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SKU: GS3088585
This is the 14th of 24 Gibson Custom Shop ES 355 -1959 Historic Reissues with "Special Appointments" commissioned in 2002 by Garys Classic Guitars, from the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, TN.
It is an incredible guitar, which originally listed for $8500 in 2002. My asking price of $4200 is less than half that. Considering the condition of this guitar (near mint) as well as being stored in a climate controlled vault when not in use, you can't go wrong!
This group of guitars was commissioned to recapture the classic appointments of the original instrument, and the variations of the ES355 in 1959. The records indicate that there were only a handful of natural blonde ES355's shipped (although early records are sketchy) and even rarer were the ES355's with a Stop Tailpiece.
This commissioned Historic Reissue Guitar boasts both the Stop Tailpiece and the Natural Blonde Finish which represents the rarest of the ES355's produced in 1959.
Thin double cutaway, semi-hollow body with solid maple block down center, stereo electronics with *Vari-tone rotary tone switch (*Professionally Disconnected), 2 humbucking pickups, 2 volume and 2 tone knobs and a switch, tune-o-matic bridge, A stop tailpiece which is very rare, multiple bound tortoise pickguard that extends below the bridge, multiple bound top, triple bound back, single bound ebony fingerboard, unbound F-holes, block fingerboard inlays, neck joins body at 19th fret, 5-piece split-diamond peghead inlay, gold plated parts, Grover rotomatic tuners, and a Highly flamed Natural Blonde finish.
This guitar is one of a kind, built in the Coveted Nashville Custom Shop in 2002. With the opening of the Memphis Custom Facility in 2000,the Nashville Custom Shop was still considered the Premier Facility producing the highest quality Custom Guitars that Gibson had to offer!
*(Vari-tone parts have been safely store, and will come with the Guitar. Cost to re-connect approx. $75 - $100)
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SKU: GS3088583
This guitar was Hand Crafted in Germany by Master Luthiers using Hand Selected Premium European Woods, air dried over several years. This Single Venetian Cutaway features a Graduated and Braced (similar to a violin) HAND CARVED Solid Select German Spruce Top, and is crafted with highly figured, Select Flamed African Maple Laminate (aka Anigree) back and sides, as well as five ply binding around the Neck, Top and Cats Eye F-Holes. It is a Masterpiece of Artistry, Blending Old-World Craftsmanship with Contemporary Features!
Featuring the Hofner Contour Body, specially designed for the Jazzica (Tapering from 4" at the Tailpiece to 2-1/2" at the Neck)drawing the guitarist and instrument closer together, enabling one to seem like a natural extension of the other without compromising structural integrity or tone. The comfort of this guitar in either a sitting or standing position is unsurpassed due to the innovative body design of this guitar.
The 24-fret Hard Rock Maple Set Neck (1-3/4" nut and 25-1/2" scale) features an Ebony Bound Fingerboard, Mother of Pearl Block Inlays, and Schaller M6 Tuners with Ebony Buttons. The neck utilizes an Asymmetric Neck Profile, which is thicker at the bass side and thinner at the treble, joining the body at the 16th fret for ease of access and playability.
The Sound and Tone of this guitar is controlled using body mounted volume and tone controls, and Ebony f-hole plugs to reduce feedback. It is enhanced by the single neck-mounted Floating Humbucking Pickup, the hand fitted Ebony Bridge (with compensated B String) and a Brass Reinforced Ebony Tailpiece.
The overall Aesthetic Appeal of this guitar is unparalleled, with every detail well thought out,from the Gold Plated Hardware to the Floating Ebony Pickguard. Considering the Craftsmanship, Design, Hand Selected Woods and Innovative Features - This Guitar is a must have for any True Jazz or Blues Guitarist. (Guitar stored in climate controlled conditions when not in use) more information »
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SKU: GS3088584
The San Salvador is a traditional 17" Carved Top Jazz Guitar.
The top and back was hand carved and tap tuned by Jim Triggs, and he personally selected the wood himself. The Traditional Shaped Neck was handmade, and the Natural Blonde Finish has six to seven coats of hand rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer. This Guitar also has the upgrade top mounted PAF with tone and volume knobs.
It is an incredible piece and only a limited number (35 since 2002) of the San Salvador Models have been built ? with information provided by Jim Triggs himself stating that very few are alike.
This guitar is in near mint condition and has been stored in humidity and climate controlled conditions when not in use.
With these guitars retailing for $5,500 or more ?This Guitar is a steal at $3,200 plus shipping and handling.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS GUITAR
?Built in 2009
?Traditional 17? Body With A 3? Depth
?25 ?? Ebony Split-Block Fingerboard
?1 11/16? Ebony Bone Nut
?Triggs Style Peg head
?Lightning Bolt Inlayed Head Stock
?Highly Figured Curly Maple Neck-Sides-Back
?Engleman Hand Carved Spruce Top
?All Gold Hardware
?Grover Stair Step Tuning Keys
?Finger Style Tailpiece
?Multi Ply Ivoroid Bindings Throughout
?Top Mounted PAF (Upgrade)
?Tone And Volume Knobs (Upgrade)
?Natural Blonde Finish
?7 Coats Hand Rubbed Nitrocellulose Lacquer
?Original Hard Shell Case
?This is a phenomenal guitar, with all the attributes that you will find in a High End Custom Shop Guitar retailing at twice the cost?.
From his beginning as a Master Luthier in the Gibson Custom Shop in the 80's - Jim Triggs pedigree speaks for its self ? with all of his experience and artisanship reflected in each guitar that he builds.
This Guitar is no exception ? it is a beautiful work of art ? and an incredible guitar.
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