Today, we are proud to feature the new Gibson Keb’ Mo’ Signature Bluesmaster. Built in a limited run of 300, this guitar is built in the tradition of the classic small body Gibsons of the 1920s and ’30s. As a Grammy Award winner, Keb’ Mo’s musical range demands a guitar that is as expressive and versatile as he is. After spending some time with the guitar, I must say how pleasantly surprised I am with the responsiveness of the Keb’ Mo’ Bluesmaster. Gibson has made all the right design choices to bring as much sound out of a small bodied guitar as possible.
The Adirondack Red Spruce top brings the Keb’ Mo’ Bluesmaster to life, with a clear note fundamental and full projection. The Mahogany back, sides, and neck all bring sweetness to the midrange and a full sustain to the lower frequencies. The 12th fret neck joint position also adds to the lower registers, giving the guitar a lot more power than one would expect. Overall, this guitar is a mean little blues machine!
Nevin Douglas
Specifications
* Body Body Type L-Series Small Body
* Top Adirondack Red Spruce Top
* Back and Sides Mahogany
* Bracing Traditional L-00 X-Braced Top
* Neck Species 1-pc Mahogany
* Custom Keb’ Mo’ Neck Profile
* Thickness 1.805″ at Nut
* Compound Dovetail Neck Joint at 12th Fret
* Fingerboard Species East Indian Rosewod
* Frets 19
* Scale Length 25″
* Radius 12″
* Inlays 1/4″ Mother of Pearl Dots
* Nut Material Bone
* Width 1.805″
* Headstock Type Advanced Jumbo Style w/Taper
* Angle 17 degrees
* Inlay Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
* Tuning Keys Type Vintage Open Back
* Material Nickel
* Ratio 14:1
* Peghole Diameter 11/32″
* Bridge Type Traditional Belly Down with Bone Saddle
* Material East Indian Rosewood
* Pickups Model L.R. Baggs Element
* Volume Control Sound Hole Mounted
* Vintage Sunburst Finish with Double Antiquing
* Hand Sprayed Nitrocellulose Lacquer
