Posts Tagged Kalamazoo

Gibson SG Custom 1964 SOLD

On March 20, 2013 / SOLD

Tags: custom, electric, Gibson, guitar, Kalamazoo, made in USA, Michigan, Nashville, SG, solidbody, tennessee, The Twelfth Fret, Vintage

Here’s a wonderful Gibson SG Custom from 1964. This was the top of the line for electric solidbodies in 1964!

The SG was originally introduced in 1961 as a complete re-design of the Les Paul guitar, which was not selling. However, Les Paul was not entirely thrilled with the design and towards 1963 the Les Paul name started to come off these instruments – partly as Gibson used up their stock of Les Paul branded truss rod covers and decals. By the end of 1963, the instument was known as the SG.

Gibson Les Paul VOS 1957 Left Handed, 2010 SOLD

On March 19, 2013 / SOLD

Tags: electric, Gibson, goldtop, guitar, Kalamazoo, left handed, Les Paul, made in USA, Michigan, Nashville, solidbody, tennessee, The Twelfth Fret, Vintage, VOS

Gibson Les Paul VOS 1957 Left Handed, 2010

Gibson Custom Shop Firebird Non-Reverse, 2003 SOLD

On March 19, 2013 / SOLD

Tags: custom shop, electric, Firebird, Gibson, guitar, Kalamazoo, made in USA, Michigan, Nashville, non-reverse, P-90, solidbody, tennessee, The Twelfth Fret, Vintage

Gibson Custom Shop Firebird Non-Reverse, 2003 SOLD

Here’s a very cool Gibson Custom Shop Firebird Non-Reverse from 2003, in a ‘TV White’ or ‘Limed Mahogany’ finish.

The Firebird was introduced in 1963 in the ‘Reverse’ form, where the lower cutaway is longer than the top. However, due to poor sales and some complaints from Fender, Gibson essentialy flipped the body and head to this ‘Non-Reverse’ form. Additionally, the ‘Non-Reverse’ models use a set neck, rather than a through-neck, construction.

Gibson Les Paul Standard 1980 SOLD

On March 13, 2013 / SOLD

Tags: electric, Gibson, guitar, Kalamazoo, Les Paul, made in USA, Michigan, Nashville, solidbody, Standard, sunburst, tennessee, The Twelfth Fret, Vintage

The Gibson Les Paul Standard, this one from 1980 is — well, it’s been a standard benchmark guitar since people started needing solidbody electric guitars.

Gibson L-5 CT, 2002 (consignment) SOLD

On March 8, 2013 / SOLD

Tags: archtop, electric, Gibson, guitar, Kalamazoo, L-5, made in USA, Michigan, Nashville, semi-hollow, tennessee, The Twelfth Fret, thinline, Vintage

This Gibson L-5 CT from 2002 could be your best friend if you’re headed to the (orchestra) pit. It’s in near perfect condition, and is just a joy to play.

The L-5 CT is based on the L-5 CES but is a ‘thinline’ version, with a side with of 2.25″. It features the same carved, tuned spruce top and carved flame maple back.

Gibson ES-5 Alnico, 1999 (consignment) SOLD

On March 3, 2013 / SOLD

Tags: archtop, electric, ES-5, Gibson, guitar, Kalamazoo, made in USA, Michigan, Nashville, tennessee, The Twelfth Fret, Vintage

Gibson ES-5 Alnico, 1999 (consignment) SOLD

Here’s a real treat: a very good condition Gibson ES-5 Alnico from 1999, built in the Gibson Custom Shop at Nashville, Tennessee.

The Gibson ES-5 was first produced in 1949, as an alternate electric model of the L-5. Intended for jazz players, the ES-5 had three pickups and lots of controls to allow subtle tonal adjustments.