1932 Gibson Jack Penewell Twin Six
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We’re honored to have an incredible piece of history in this 1932 Gibson “Twin-Six” Double Neck made especially for popular guitarist Jack Penewell! Mr. Penewell was an incredibly popular guitarist throughout the 1920s, appearing on numerous radio stations and recordings. He is credited with...
1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard
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This 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard in its original Sunburst finish may very well be the only Les Paul with full-sized humbuckers shipped that year! The 1970s was an interesting time for Gibson, with the Standard disappearing from catalogs from 1972-76. Most, if not all, Les Paul’s made during this...
1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Check out the Brazilian Rosewood top on this original 1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom! At the time, Gibson was experimenting with Rosewood bodies with their “Crest” model and decided to release a very small batch of Rosewood-topped Les Pauls in 1975 and 1976. With just 36 shipped in 1975...
1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (Mickey Baker Wiring)
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Pictured is an incredibly rare, factory original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom with the “Mickey Baker” wiring layout! Baker was best known as a studio musician and half of the musical duo Mickey and Sylvia, with hit single “Love is Strange”. Baker’s music book series, “The Complete Course in Jazz...
1970 Gibson Thunderbird II
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Check out this super vibey 1970 Gibson Thunderbird II in its original and rare custom color finish, Frost Blue! The rarity of this bird didn’t stop the former owner from playing this one night after night, given the wear and patina to match a gigging instrument! We’re lucky to have some old photos...
1965 Gibson Firebird III
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Don’t let the patina fool you; this original 1965 Gibson Firebird III is not green – it’s aged Silver Mist Poly! This guitar was very clearly played in smokey bars or exposed to sunlight in some way, as the aging of the clear coat is shockingly consistent! You can still see traces of the...
1968 Gibson ES-355TDR
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If you’re looking for an extraordinary, museum-level crown jewel for your collection, this original 1968 Gibson ES-355TDR custom-ordered for Tony Mottola is the one. Mr. Mottola was a prolific jazz player throughout his career, spanning from the 1930s into the 1980s. He played on legendary TV Shows...
1962 Gibson ES-330TD
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This 1962 Gibson ES-330TD in its original Argentine Grey finish is astounding, and it’s the only one we’ve ever seen! Argentine Grey was a popular acoustic finish in earlier years for Gibson and was sparingly used on various ES models in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The rare finish on this...
1964 Gibson Firebird III
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At first glance, you’d think this Gibson Firebird III in Frost Blue was a reissue, but this piece has been completely original since the day it left the factory in 1964! Finding a Custom Color Reverse Firebird is always challenging, but to find one in Frost Blue and in this condition is nothing...
1953 Gibson Century 10
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For all you steel players, check out this incredible 1953 Gibson Century 10 in its original Black finish! The Century 10 model was offered first in 1948 and discontinued in 1956, with Gibson’s shipping records indicating no more than 90 were made. Finding the exact year of these examples can be...
1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Can you believe the insane maple top on this beautiful 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Sunburst?! We are simply awestruck with how incredible the flame figuring is on this piece, further accentuated by this faded “dirty lemon” sunburst. This guitar is early enough in the year that it still retains...
1964 Gibson ES-355TDC
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While we’re not quite sure who J.S Peterson is, we know that his custom-ordered 1964 Gibson ES-355TDC Mono in Cherry is absolutely incredible! This guitar is custom designed from the top down, with a large Super 400 style headstock adorned with a take on Gibson’s Crest, Mr. Peterson’s name...
1952 Gibson Les Paul
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Check out this fantastic 1952 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop that was once owned and is now signed by Paul Burlison, rockabilly pioneer of the Rock and Roll Trio! This first year Les Paul Goldtop is a fantastic player and a great piece of rock and roll history. With the strings wrapped under the...
1957 Gibson Byrdland
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This 1957 Gibson Byrdland in Natural is a real beauty, and it plays even better than it looks! The Byrdland was Gibson’s attempt at making a more streamlined version of the L-5 but in a smaller package. With the help and input from Hank Garland and Billy Byrd, the “Byrdland” was born....
1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior
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If you’re looking for a simple guitar that can provide exceptional tone, it’s tough to beat a played-in Les Paul Junior, just like this completely original example from 1957! This year would also be the last full year of the single-cut Junior before moving to the double-cut design in mid-1958. Like...
1957 Gibson Les Paul
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This 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with its original gold hardware and factory Bigsby is a remarkably gorgeous and incredibly rare piece of Gibson history! Despite the Bigsby, the guitar has a very comfortable weight, and you can feel the whole instrument resonate with each and every note. This...
1960 Gibson Les Paul Special
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This completely original 1960 Gibson Les Paul Special features its original Cherry finish! This particular one is a fantastic player, with a slim but nicely shaped neck profile that fills the hand comfortably. These balanced P-90 pickups are strong and provide that quintessential vintage Gibson...
1971 Gibson ES-345
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Check out this vibrant 1971 Gibson ES-345TDC in its original Cherry finish! We bought this guitar directly from the original owner, who was kind enough to include a photo of himself with the guitar. He clearly took great care of it, with the finish still bright as ever and minimal playwear. Thanks...
1968 Gibson Barney Kessel Custom
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Check out this gorgeous 1968 Gibson Barney Kessel Custom in its original and vibrant Cherry Sunburst finish! The entire instrument shows insanely figured maple, from the neck to the maple top, back, and sides. Thanks to a comfortable neck profile and flat-wound strings, this is a joy to play. Along...
1917 Gibson L-3
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You’ll have to remind yourself that this 1917 Gibson L-3 in Red Mahogany is over 100 years old when playing it because it sounds remarkably good! This well-preserved example is an exceptional piece that demonstrates Gibson’s workmanship of the period. To top it off, this comes to us directly from...
1963 Gibson ES-335TD
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You’ll be the only one on the block with this custom-ordered 1963 Gibson ES-335 in Mercato Green! As the folklore goes, this exceptionally rare finish was requested by its original owner. Supposedly, he owned a car dealership near the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo and came in with a can of paint to...
1961 Gibson EMS-1235
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Can you get much cooler than this super rare and original 1961 Gibson EMS-1235 in Polaris White?! The “EMS” signifies “Electric Mandolin Spanish” for this style double neck, but it actually features an octave guitar and one standard guitar layout! This means the smaller neck is tuned as a standard...
1965 Gibson Firebird III (Non-Reverse)
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1967 Gibson Firebird III (Non-Reverse)
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How cool is this all-original 1967 Gibson Firebird III in Sparkling Burgundy?! This finish is Gibson’s answer to Fender’s “Candy Apple Red,” and this particular one has aged and faded uniquely. Some of the deeper red remains, while other areas have lightened up to a reddish-gold hue. With a thinner...
1960 Gibson ES-330
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It’s getting tougher and tougher to find super clean examples from Gibson’s golden age, but thankfully, that’s just what we found in this gorgeous 1960 Gibson ES-330 in its original Sunburst finish! This guitar is in an excellent state of preservation, with very few marks! Every component on this...
1966 Gibson EB-0
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Of all the Gibson Custom Colors, Pelham Blue has to be one of the most beloved and sought-after, and it looks incredible on this all-original 1966 Gibson EB-0! When the EB-0 was first introduced, it featured a slab body in the Les Paul double-cut style. However, like most other models, it adopted...
1965 Gibson Dove
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This smokey 1965 Gibson Dove comes in its original Natural finish. Compared to earlier examples of the model, most of the specs are the same, with the only real difference being that by 1965, the truss rod cover was white with a black trim. Playing this particular guitar is a dream, as it has a...
1959 Gibson ES-295
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How rare is this 1959 Gibson ES-295 in its original Argentine Grey finish?! We’ve been lucky enough to have a few instruments finished in this color, an older Gibson acoustic finish that made its way to a few guitars and basses in the late 50s/early 60s. It’s almost like Sunburst, but with a...
1961 Gibson Skylark (EH-500)
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Here’s an opportunity to purchase an affordable, Gibson-made, old-growth Korina… but probably not in the format you’d first expect! This super cool 1961 Gibson Skylark (EH-500) Lap Steel in Natural is made with the famed limba wood! This model was marketed as one of Gibsons’s entry-level lap...
1965 Gibson Firebird I (Non-Reverse)
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You can feel the heat looking at this gorgeous 1965 Gibson Firebird I Non-Reverse in its rare and well-preserved original Ember Red finish! This is just a fun guitar to play, with two balanced P-90 pickups, a short Maestro Vibrola, and a super comfortable neck shape. The original frets and...