Gibson Custom ES-335 Dot Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst, Figured Maple

Gibson Custom ES-335 Dot Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst, Figured Maple Review

Gibson Custom ES-335 Dot Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst, Figured Maple Feature

• It is 16 1/2 inches wide and it has a full 20 inch long body that is a full 1 3/4 inches deep.
• It has a classic powerful hum-bucking pickups with two volume pots
• Two tone pots,and a three way pickup select switch.

History speaks for itself. The ES-335 is one of the most important guitars of all time. Right from its introduction in 1958 as the world's first semi-hollowbody electric guitar it has been a mainstay of players eager to balance the gorgeous, round, mellow tones perfect for jazz and blues with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody.

Countless music legends have immortalized Gibson's ES-335.

Two '57 Classic humbucking pickups and stopbar tailpiece.

Grover kidney-shaped tuners.

Today the Gibson Custom Shop creates exacting duplicates of the ES-335 as it first left the Kalamazoo plant in 1958. That year just 267 were built, but the original vintage 335s grew steadily in popularity, peaking in 1967 thanks largely to Eric Clapton's high-profile use of a cherry ES-335 in the band Cream.

Body and Finishes
The Custom Shop ES-335 is available with many finish options, reflecting the color choices that have evolved over the model's 50-year history. In Satin finish, trans black and cherry colors are available, with a plain maple top, back, and rims. Ebony is available only in plain maple. With the figured maple top, back, and rims option, cherry, tri-burst, antique natural, light burst, and vintage sunburst colors are available. Wine red, trans brown, Beale Street Blue, and cinnamon burst finishes are also available in limited quantities, along with gold hardware, for figured and for plain maple models.

Regardless of color, the ES-335 retains its classic proportions: 16 1/2-inches wide, 20-inches long, and 1 3/4-inches deep. The neck is one-piece mahogany beneath a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid inlays and a single-ply binding. Additionally, there's single-ply binding on the top and back.

Hardware
All hardware is nickel, and there's a classic ABR-1 bridge with a lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece. Neck length is 24 3/4 inches with a 1 11/16-inch nut width. Satin finish models have vintage style tulip shaped tuners, while figured and plain tops come with Grover kidney-shaped tuners. All Custom Shop ES-335s have powerful '57 Classic humbucking pickups, two volume pots, two tone pots, and a three-way pickup selector switch. They are strung with Gibson Brite Wire .010 strings and come safely nestled in a black levant case.

Famous Players
Spanning numerous decades, the ES-335 has been in the hands of countless musicians. From Chuck Berry's numerous performances to Alvin Lee's incendiary performance at Woodstock to Police's 2008 tour in NYC, the ES-335 has been the instrument of choice for any players seeking gorgeous, round, mellow tones, tempered with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody electric like the Les Paul.

Nitrocellulose Finish
Applying a nitrocellulose finish to any Gibson guitar is one of the most labor-intensive elements of the guitar-making process. A properly applied nitro finish requires extensive man hours, several evenly applied coats, and an exorbitant amount of drying time. But this fact has never swayed Gibson into changing this time-tested method, employed ever since the first Gibson guitar was swathed with lacquer back in 1894. Why? For starters, a nitro finish dries to a much thinner coat than a polyurethane finish, which means there is less interference with the natural vibration of the instrument, allowing for a purer tone. A nitro finish is also a softer finish, which makes it easily repairable. You can touch up a scratch or ding on a nitro finish, but you can't do the same on a poly finish. In addition, a nitro finish is very porous in nature, and actually gets thinner over time. It does not "seal" wood in an airtight shell--as a poly finish does--and allows the wood to breathe and age properly.

All VOS (Vintage Original Spec) series guitars will use a proprietary process that includes unique steps for staining, wet-sanding, and hand-rubbing; subsequently the guitars reflect what a well-cared for 40-year-old guitar looks like. The result is a remarkable patina that will delight even the most discriminating enthusiast. Right from its introduction in 1958 as the worlds first semi-hollowbody electric guitar it has been a mainstay of players eager to balance the gorgeous, round, mellow tones perfect for jazz and blues with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody.HistoryHistory speaks for itself. The ES-335 is one of the most important guitars of all time. Right from its introduction in 1958 as the worlds first semi-hollowbody electric guitar it has been a mainstay of players eager to balance the gorgeous, round, mellow tones perfect for jazz and blues with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody.Today the Gibson Custom Shop creates exacting duplicates of the ES-335 as it first left the Kalamazoo plant in 1958. That year just 267 were built, but the original vintage 335s grew steadily in popularity, peaking in 1967 thanks largely to Eric Claptons high-profile use of a cherry ES-335 in the band Cream.Body and FinishesThe Custom Shop ES-335 is available with many finish options, reflecting the color choices that have evolved over the models 50-year history. In Satin finish, trans black and cherry colors are available, with a plain maple top, back, and rims. Ebony is available only in plain maple. With the figured maple top, back, and rims option, cherry, tri-burst, antique natural, light burst, and vintage sunburst colors are available. Wine red, trans brown, Beale Street Blue, and cinnamon burst finishes are also available in limited quantities, along with gold hardware, for figured and for plain maple models.Regardless of color, the ES-335 retains its classic proportions: 16 1/2-inches wide, 20-inches long, and 1 3/4-inches deep. The neck is one-piece mahogany beneath a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid inlays and a single-ply binding. Additionally, theres single-ply binding on the top and back.HardwareAll hardware is nickel, and theres a classic ABR-1 bridge with a lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece. Neck length is 24 3/4 inches with a 1 11/16-inch ...

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, Ebony

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, Ebony Review

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, Ebony Feature

• Mahogany body
• Mahogany top
• Alnico Classic(TM) Humbucker pickups
• Rosewood fretboard
• 24.75 scale

Known as the "Tuxedo" Les Paul, the Epiphone Les Paul Custom is dressed to kill, with Ebony or Alpine White finish over a fully-bound all-Mahogany body adorned with Gold hardware. As timeless as Les himself and at home in every setting from Rock to Jazz, this guitar has tone and sustain to spare thanks to all the classic Les Paul design elements and Epiphone's newest innovation, our new Epiphone LockTone™ locking Tune-o-matic bridge and Stop-bar tailpiece that endows you with even more rich tone and sustain. The set, Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard has the iconic "block" inlays, as well as the "split-diamond" Abalone headstock inlay, the calling card of the Custom. Also living up to the original style, is the vintage original tone voiced by a pair of high-output Alnico Classic Humbuckers.

Gibson J-45 Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Antique Natural

Gibson J-45 Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Antique Natural Review

Gibson J-45 Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Antique Natural Feature

• AA-grade Sitka spruce top with custom herringbone top trim Pattern-grade Indian rosewood back and sides Ebony bridge and fingerboard Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners L.R. Baggs Element Active acoustic pickup system Tapered dovetail neck joint Hand-scalloped, radiused top bracing

The J-45 has been Gibson's top-selling acoustic guitar for years. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, Gibson's most popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line, world renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. Subtle changes to the bracing of its predecessor--the J-35--made Gibson's J-45 one of most technically advanced guitars of its time.

The Workhorse.
Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the J-45. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage. A countersunk tension screw lets players regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside the gear box provides smooth and accurate tuning stability.

Body Tonewoods (back, sides and top)
The top of the J-45 is made from AA-grade Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed from pattern grade Honduras mahogany, giving the J-45 its world renowned full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out, are two of the most central procedures to Gibson's guitar-building process. Beginning with its first catalog in 1903, Gibson has assured its customers that every guitar would be built using woods with "the most durable, elastic, and sonorous qualities," and today's guitars from Gibson Acoustic are no different.

Pickguard
The pickguard for the J-45 is Gibson's standard plain tortoise tear drop shape, which has been used on the J-45 since its introduction in 1942. As with all of Gibson's pickguards, the coloring and binding are all done by hand.

Rosette
A rosette is the beautiful, hand-crafted circle around the soundhole, and can be one of the most ornamental elements of any acoustic guitar. It is also one of the most subtle and complicated woodworking decorations on any acoustic guitar. The rosette on the J-45 is a simple single-ring rosette consisting of three-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the J-45 Standard.

Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and Dot Inlays
The fingerboard of Gibson's J-45 is constructed from the highest grade rosewood on earth, which is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled experts before it enters the Gibson factories. The resilience of this durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The J-45's dot inlays are made of genuine mother of pearl, measuring approximately 1/4-inch in diameter, and are inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edge--instead of the usual right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the neck, Gibson Acoustic's rolled edges are slightly beveled for an extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the J-45.

L.R. Baggs Element Active Acoustic Pickup System
Gibson Acoustic's J-45 comes equipped with the popular Element Active Acoustic Pickup System from L.R. Baggs, which features a low-profile undersaddle element--or transducer--that's proven more stable and durable than many standard ribbon-type pickups. Combined with an onboard preamp with an unobtrusive volume control mounted just inside the soundhole, the Element delivers performance not previously attainable from an undersaddle pickup. Its sleek and effective design removes unnecessary internal components to enhance the coupling between the pickup and the guitar, and improve the sensitivity of the transducer for a robust, lively, and natural acoustic sound with excellent dynamics and delicate high end. The Element works with a standard 9V battery, which is housed inside the guitar in L.R. Bagg's new "Battery Bagg."

Bracing
Every acoustic guitar made by Gibson features hand-scalloped, radiused top bracing inside the body, a feature normally found only in limited run, hand-made guitars. By scalloping each brace by hand, the natural sound of the acoustic is focused more toward the center of the body, enhancing the instrument's sound projection. The J-45 features a variation of Gibson's "X" bracing pattern situated behind the soundhole, with a set of tall and thin braces for the back, and scalloped tall and thin braces for the top. This legendary bracing design delivers a balanced expression, with punchy, deep lows, warm mids, and clear, crisp highs. When pushed for more volume, the J-45 projects a natural compression, which helps it blend nicely with any accompaniment.

Tapered Dovetail Neck Joint
The dovetail neck joint is one of the oldest--and best--ways of securely joining the neck to the body of a guitar. It is also a complex and expensive neck joint to build, but the result is a tight, locking connection that supports the neck at the proper neck-pitch angle, allowing the body and neck to become one solid piece of resonating wood, with no metal to impede vibration. This process is done entirely by hand, requiring patience and skill.

Radius Top
The top of many "flat-top" guitars are under a lot of stress from the pull of the strings, which can eventually compromise the top. So, while most acoustic guitars are true "flat-top" guitars, all of the acoustics produced by Gibson in Bozeman, Montana have a radiused, or "tuned" top. Instead of being perfectly flat, a radiused or "tuned" top is raised slightly, and a special instrument is used to shape the top braces to the radius of the top. This process adds tension and strengthens the top, creating a less stressful joint where the top meets the sides and reducing the stresses of string pull. It also results in a "speaker cone" effect that maximizes sound projection, adding a significant boost to mid-range levels for a more balanced acoustic tone.

Nitrocellulose Finish
Applying a nitrocellulose finish to any Gibson acoustic guitar--including the J-45 Standard--is one of the most labor-intensive elements of the guitar-making process. Unlike the polyurethane finishes used by many guitar manufacturers, a nitrocellulose lacquer finish is porous when cured, allowing the wood to naturally "breathes and mature. Microscopically thin, the finish on a Gibson acoustic guitar first requires seven main coats of nitrocellulose lacquer. After drying overnight, the initial seven coats are then level sanded and given two additional coats. Left to dry for five additional days, the finish is then wet sanded and buffed to its final glass-like sheen. The time-consuming nature of applying a nitro finish has been employed ever since the first Gibson guitar was swathed with lacquer back in 1894. Why? For starters, a nitro finish means there is less interference with the natural vibration of the instrument, allowing for a purer tone. It's also a softer finish, making it easily repairable. You can touch up a scratch or ding on a nitro finish, but you can't do the same on a poly finish.

Body Binding
In general, a guitar's binding serves as a cosmetic feature, adding a subtle elegance to any Gibson acoustic while hiding the joints between the top, back, and sides, and helping to protect the guitar's body from any nicks or dings. But to see the process of putting the binding on a Gibson acoustic is to really appreciate the effort and attention put into each instrument. After the body has been glued together, the excess from the top and back are trimmed off and a groove is cut for the binding. The binding is then glued on and held on to the body using tape, and left to dry. When the tape comes off, any excess glue is removed and the body is moved into the next phase of production. It has been done the same way for over 100 years, and is a fundamental part of Gibson Acoustic's rich guitar-making history. The legendary J-45 clearly defines the storied legacy of Gibson acoustics. Without question, the J-45 is one of the most beloved and played acoustic guitars in the history of modern music, and the icon of Gibson’s round-should dreadnought acoustic line ever since its introduction in 1942. Today, it stands proudly as Gibson’s number one-selling acoustic, and in recognition of this distinguished rank Gibson Acoustic presents the J-45 Custom – one of the most elegant and best-sounding versions of this classic model ever produced by Gibson Acoustic’s master craftsmen in Bozeman, Mont. Combining vintage appointments with several modern features, the J-45 Custom delivers the model’s renowned tone while adding a new, refined appearance that complements its fundamental design, including a brand new floral and vine abalone pearl headstock inlay designed by Gibson master luthier Ren Ferguson. The J-45 Custom is available in the model’s original Vintage Sunburst finish and Antique Natural.

Shine Nt-fmp Bigsby Custom Semi Hollow

Shine Nt-fmp Bigsby Custom Semi Hollow Review

Shine Nt-fmp Bigsby Custom Semi Hollow Feature

• Semi Hollow, Basswood body telecaster style guitar
• flamed maple top, ,
• maple neck
• grover tuners
• wilkinson vs50 bridge

Shine NT-FMP Bigsby custom tele Great looking Semi Hollow Bigsby telecaster style guitar in a 3 tone sunburst finish This particular tele has a semi hollow basswood body for an characteristic tele sound. This one looks great with it's 3 tone sunburst finish. this one is extra special with a sexy Bigsby B50 bridge and tremelo. Two single coil pickups deliver the sound in a big way. We've also added Grover tuners to go along with a flamed maple top and maple neck..... This one is extra special and will definitely deliver the goods !!

Gibson J-200 Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Antique Natural

Gibson J-200 Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Antique Natural Review

Gibson J-200 Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Antique Natural Feature

• Rosewood fingerboard
• Vintage 1960s style solid Moustache bridge with mother-of-pearl inlay

The Gibson J-200 Custom is the ultimate in visual beauty and tonal quality—the absolute finest of Gibson’s storied Super Jumbo acoustic guitars. This custom “King of the Flat Tops” takes Gibson Acoustics to another dimension, yet stays true to the time-tested excellence of the legendary J-200.

Shine Wt440 Bigsby Custom Lp

Shine Wt440 Bigsby Custom Lp Review

Shine Wt440 Bigsby Custom Lp Feature

• Bigsby tremelo
• Set neck
• All gold hardware
• Humbucker pickups
• grover tuners

Shine WT440 Bigsby Lp custom Hip modern style Bigsby vibrato bridge and all gold hardware. Modern LP styling and high quality make for one classy looking piece. This one will stand out from all the other Les Paul's out there...looks like a Les Paul but with a fresh, modern look and feels to it..... And it will play as good as it looks.. With a great price to match. You will be very happy with this one!

Gibson Les Paul Custom 5-Ply Pickguard with Screws Black

Gibson Les Paul Custom 5-Ply Pickguard with Screws Black Review

Gibson Les Paul Custom 5-Ply Pickguard with Screws Black Feature

• Authentic Gibson Les Paul Pickguard
• Comes with the screws required for mounting
• Replace those worn pickguards, or change your LP's look
• GIbson Part PRPG-020

Les Paul Custom Pickguard - Black 5 Ply.

Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst Review

Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst Feature

• Cutaway body style
• Fishman Aura Ellipse soundhole-mount electronics
• Custom shop mother-of-pearl Florentine inlay

With its abalone trim and distinctive mother of pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays, the new 2009 Songwriter Deluxe Custom is the finest offering from Gibson's Songwriter family of acoustics. It is considered one of the world's finest sounding square-shouldered acoustics, crafted to reflect simple and sophisticated elegance.

The finest offering from the Songwriter family of acoustics.

Gold Grover Rotomatic Tuners
Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the Songwriter Deluxe Custom. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage. A countersunk tension screw lets players regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside the gear box provides smooth and accurate tuning stability.

Pickguard
The pickguard on the Songwriter Deluxe Custom is a custom line design made from Tortec. As with all of Gibson's pickguards, the coloring, inlay, and binding are all done by hand.

Tapered dovetail neck joint allows the body and neck to become one solid piece of resonating wood.

Double-ring rosette with an abalone-filled middle.

Distinctive mother of pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays.

Rosette
A rosette is the beautiful, hand-crafted circle around the soundhole, and can be one of the most ornamental elements of any acoustic guitar. It is also one of the most subtle and complicated woodworking decorations on any acoustic guitar. The rosette on the Songwriter Deluxe Custom is one of Gibson's finest. It is a double-ring rosette with an abalone-filled middle, with both outer rings consisting of six-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the Songwriter line.

Ebony Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and New Deluxe Custom Inlays
The fingerboard of Gibson's Songwriter Deluxe Custom is constructed from the highest grade ebony on earth, which is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled experts before it enters the Gibson factories. The resilience of this durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The fingerboard inlays of the Songwriter Deluxe Custom are a completely new design made of genuine mother of pearl, and inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn't require the use of fillers. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edge--instead of the usual right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the neck, Gibson Acoustic's rolled edges are slightly beveled for an extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the Songwriter Deluxe Custom.

Body Tonewoods
The body design of the Songwriter Deluxe Custom is known as a small dreadnought. The top is made from AA-grade Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed from rosewood, giving the Songwriter a balanced, warm tone with clear lows and solid treble registers. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out, are two of the most central procedures to Gibson's guitar-building process. Beginning with its first catalog in 1903, Gibson has assured its customers that every guitar would be built using woods with "the most durable, elastic, and sonorous qualities," and today's guitars from Gibson Acoustic are no different.

Fishman Aura Pro Acoustic Pickup System
Gibson's Songwriter Deluxe Custom comes equipped with a built-in Fishman Ellipse Aura electronics package, which combines Fishman's most sophisticated onboard preamp design with the power of the popular Aura Acoustic Imaging Technology. The result is acoustic sound that is exceptionally accurate and true to life. Already loaded onto the system are four images that best match the instrument's natural tonal characteristics. You can make adjustments to any of them using the system's Pickup/Image Blend or Volume controls, or use the switchable Natural I and Natural II low frequencies for tone shaping. You can also control feedback with the Phase switch and automatic Anti-Feedback device control. The pickup's ergonomic soundhole-mounted design puts slider controls at your fingertips so you can maintain a natural playing position at all times. The Fishman Ellipse Aura is used by such noted musicians as Brad Paisley, Pete Townshend and Travis Tritt.

Bracing
Every acoustic guitar made by Gibson features hand-scalloped, radiused top bracing inside the body, a feature normally found only in limited run, hand-made guitars. By scalloping each brace by hand, the natural sound of the acoustic is focused more toward the center of the body, enhancing the instrument's sound projection. The bracing pattern inside the Songwriter Deluxe Custom is based on the design used for Gibson's celebrated Advanced Jumbo models of the 1930s, consisting of a wider "X" pattern that allows the top to vibrate more freely and push the sound toward the soundhole. The result is an instrument that delivers incredible response, and a superior dynamic range with balanced, warm tones, clear lows, and solid treble registers.

Tapered Dovetail Neck Joint
The dovetail neck joint is one of the oldest--and best--ways of securely joining the neck to the body of a guitar. It is also a complex and expensive neck joint to build, but the result is a tight, locking connection that supports the neck at the proper neck-pitch angle, allowing the body and neck to become one solid piece of resonating wood, with no metal to impede vibration. This process is done entirely by hand, requiring patience and skill.

Radius Top
The top of many "flat-top" guitars are under a lot of stress from the pull of the strings, which can eventually compromise the top. So, while most acoustic guitars are true "flat-top" guitars, all of the acoustics produced by Gibson in Bozeman, Montana have a radiused, or "tuned" top. Instead of being perfectly flat, a radiused or "tuned" top is raised slightly, and a special instrument is used to shape the top braces to the radius of the top. This process adds tension and strengthens the top, creating a less stressful joint where the top meets the sides and reducing the stresses of string pull. It also results in a "speaker cone" effect that maximizes sound projection, adding a significant boost to mid-range levels for a more balanced acoustic tone.

Nitrocellulose Finish
Applying a nitrocellulose finish to any Gibson acoustic guitar--including the Songmaker Deluxe Standard--is one of the most labor-intensive elements of the guitar-making process. Unlike the polyurethane finishes used by many guitar manufacturers, a nitrocellulose lacquer finish is porous when cured, allowing the wood to naturally "breathe" and mature. Microscopically thin, the finish on a Gibson acoustic guitar first requires seven main coats of nitrocellulose lacquer. After drying overnight, the initial seven coats are then level sanded and given two additional coats. Left to dry for five additional days, the finish is then wet sanded and buffed to its final glass-like sheen. The time-consuming nature of applying a nitro finish has been employed ever since the first Gibson guitar was swathed with lacquer back in 1894. Why? For starters, a nitro finish means there is less interference with the natural vibration of the instrument, allowing for a purer tone. It's also a softer finish, making it easily repairable. You can touch up a scratch or ding on a nitro finish, but you can't do the same on a poly finish. With its abalone trim and distinctive mother of pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays, the new 2009 Songwriter Deluxe Custom is the finest offering from Gibson's Songwriter family of acoustics. It is considered one of the world's finest sounding square-shouldered acoustics, crafted to reflect simple and sophisticated elegance.

Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Ruby Electric Guitar Ruby Red

Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Ruby Electric Guitar Ruby Red Review

Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Ruby Electric Guitar Ruby Red Feature

• Model: LucilleBody: laminated maple top, back and sidesFinish: nitrocellulose lacquerColor: Ruby RedBinding: multi-ply on both the top and back.Neck: three-piece set maple neckNeck profile: traditional roundedPeghead pitch: 17Fingerboard: bound ebonyScale length: 24-3/4"No. of frets: 22Nut Width: 1.69"Radius: 12"Inlays: blocks on neck, crown and B.B. King on headstockHardware: goldTailpiece: TP-6 tailpieceBridge: Nashville Tune-O-MaticKnobs: black speedTuners: metal tulip tunersNeck pickup: 490R

In the history of all music, there has never been a guitar associated with one musician quite like blues legend B.B. King is linked to his beloved Lucille a custom-built Gibson ES-355 manufactured exclusively for the true "King of the Blues" since 1980. And B.B. King is not only the most renowned blues musician of our time; he's also one of the most important electric guitarists of all-time. His singular bluesy style has influenced generations of players across genres, and his powerful and distinct songs have appeared on the charts more than 70 times, from blues to R&B to pop. B.B. King Lucille Gem Series electric guitars are a limited release of BB King's iconic "Lucille" finished in dazzling colors. Today's B.B. King Lucille from the Gibson Custom Shop is made to exactly the same specifications as the guitar played by King himself. The most outstanding qualities that make this instrument his own include a body with no f-holes and a fine-tuner tailpiece. The body consists of plain laminated maple top, back, and rims, with multi-ply binding on both the top and back. The neck is a three-piece maple neck with Gibson's traditional rounded profile, a scale length of 24 3/4-inches, and a 22-fret ebony fingerboard that is outlined with single-ply binding and adorned with genuine pearl block inlays. The Gibson Lucille is loaded with dual 490 humbucking pickups that feature alnico magnets for a classic tone that is well balanced, smooth, and warm. The 6-position Varitone switch circuitry adds capacitors of different value to the circuit. The capacitors act as a notch filter, so each position on the switch notches out mid-range frequencies, thinning out the sound. You'll get a surprising range of great tones that will let you cover any musical turf. Stereo wiring provides both stereo and mono connections, with two output jacks on the lower bout. Other standard appointments include all gold hardware, metal tulip tuners, a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and TP-6 fine tuning tai

Epiphone G-400 Custom SG Collection Electric Guitar, Antique Ivory

Epiphone G-400 Custom SG Collection Electric Guitar, Antique Ivory Review

Epiphone G-400 Custom SG Collection Electric Guitar, Antique Ivory Feature

• Mahogany body
• Alnico Classic(TM) Humbucker pickups
• Rosewood fretboard
• 24.75 scale

Elegant and powerful, the classic three pickup SG lives on in stunning detail--even down to the "Les Paul" script at the end of the fingerboard. The G-400 Custom features three powerful Alnico Classic Humbucking pickups like the original but with even more flexibility with individual bridge, middle and neck volume controls to allow for infinite blending combinations.

The classic three-pickup SG lives on.

Alnico V humbuckers and the industry-standard Tune-O-Matic bridge.

Rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays.

Angled Headstock
Unlike cheaper designs, all Epiphones feature a 14-degree headstock that gives you more pressure at the nut and so you get more sustain with less tuning hang-ups caused by "string-tree" gadgets.

Double-Waxed Pickups
Epiphone utilizes a double vacuum waxing process that ensures optimum performance. The pickup is first placed in the specialized wax vacuuming system before the cover is put in place to ensure that the wax fully penetrates to the very center of the pickup and solidifies all parts. After the cover is placed on, it is again given a second vacuum wax bath until the unit is completely saturated with wax.

Output Jack
To increase reliability and ensure consistent performance, Epiphone's proprietary output jacks feature an improved contact shape and heavy-duty spring steel.

Toggle Switches
All Epiphones feature our all-metal, USA designed switches for reliable contact and longer life.

Tunomatic Bridge
Fully adjustable, the tunomatic remains a classic after over 50 years. Unlike guitars fitted with tremolos, there are no tuning or re-stringing difficulties. Plus, tone and sustain are improved because all string vibrations are transferred directly to the guitar.

Potentiometers
Epiphone is passionate about performance. That's why their instruments use one-inch diameter potentiometers for better "throw," longer life and reliable service.

Quick-Connectors
For unequalled reliability as well as ease of service, Epiphone wiring harnesses feature quick-connectors.

Specs

• Pickups: Alnico V humbuckers
• Hardware: Gold
• Scale: 24.75 inches
• Nut width: 1.68 inches
• Neck: Set, Mahogany
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Block
• Body material: Mahogany
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Finishes available: Antique Ivory

In 1961, The Les Paul Model was changed from the shape we immediately think of to what we know now as the SG. The Epiphone G-400 Custom is our faithful reissue of this elegant reincarnation, the 1961 Les Paul Custom. In fact, it even bears Les' signature and model name on the pickguard extension plate at the end of the fingerboard. It features classic all-Mahogany carved-body constuction with three Alnico Classic Humbucker Pickups that produce a wall of classic SG tone. The set, Mahogany neck with Rosewood fingerboard has bold, block inlays and the look is true vintage glamour with Antique Ivory finish and Gold hardware, boasting Grover machine heads and the sustain-enhancing LocTone locking Tune-o-matic bridge and Stopbar tailpiece, exclusive from Epiphone.

Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Amethyst Electric Guitar Amethyst Purple

Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Amethyst Electric Guitar Amethyst Purple Review

Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Amethyst Electric Guitar Amethyst Purple Feature

• Model: Lucille Body: laminated maple top, back and sides Finish: nitrocellulose lacquer Color: Amethyst Purple Binding: multi-ply on both the top and back. Neck: three-piece set maple neck Neck profile: traditional rounded Peghead pitch: 17° Fingerboard: bound ebony Scale length: 24-3/4" No. of frets: 22 Nut Width: 1.69" Radius: 12" Inlays: blocks on neck, crown and B.B. King on headstock Hardware: gold Tailpiece: TP-6 tailpiece Bridge: Nashville Tune-O-Matic Knobs: black speed Tuners: metal

In the history of all music, there has never been a guitar associated with one musician quite like blues legend B.B. King is linked to his beloved Lucille – a custom-built Gibson ES-355 manufactured exclusively for the true "King of the Blues" since 1980. And B.B. King is not only the most renowned blues musician of our time; he's also one of the most important electric guitarists of all-time. His singular bluesy style has influenced generations of players across genres, and his powerful and distinct songs have appeared on the charts more than 70 times, from blues to R&B to pop. B.B. King Lucille Gem Series electric guitars are a limited release of BB King's iconic "Lucille" finished in dazzling colors. Today's B.B. King Lucille from the Gibson Custom Shop is made to exactly the same specifications as the guitar played by King himself. The most outstanding qualities that make this instrument his own include a body with no f-holes and a fine-tuner tailpiece. The body consists of plain laminated maple top, back, and rims, with multi-ply binding on both the top and back. The neck is a three-piece maple neck with Gibson's traditional rounded profile, a scale length of 24¾-inches, and a 22-fret ebony fingerboard that is outlined with single-ply binding and adorned with genuine pearl block inlays. The Gibson Lucille is loaded with dual 490 humbucking pickups that feature alnico magnets for a classic tone that is well balanced, smooth, and warm. The 6-position Varitone switch circuitry adds capacitors of different value to the circuit. The capacitors act as a notch filter, so each position on the switch notches out mid-range frequencies, thinning out the sound. You'll get a surprising range of great tones that will let you cover any musical turf. Stereo wiring provides both stereo and mono connections, with two output jacks on the lower bout. Other standard appointments include all gold hardware, metal tulip tuners, a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and TP-6 fin

Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Custom Classic Antique Electric Guitar Ebony

Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Custom Classic Antique Electric Guitar Ebony Review

Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Custom Classic Antique Electric Guitar Ebony Feature

• Mahogany body with carved alder topSet mahogany neckSlim taper profile24-3/4" scaleRosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays22 frets12" radius1-11/16" nut widthAlnico Classic Plus humbucking pickups2 volume and 2 tone controls with 3-position pickup toggle LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for more sustain and easier string changingGrover tunersGold hardwareLimited lifetime warrantyCase not included

The Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Custom Classic Antique electric guitar features aged yellow multi-ply binding on the body, neck and headstock to highlight the classic "Black Beauty" styling for a truly vintage look. Other Custom Antique appointments include a split-diamond mother-of-pearl inlay on the headstock, block inlays on the rosewood fingerboard, and gold hardware. The set-neck mahogany body construction provides great tone and sustain. Alnico Classic Plus humbucking pickups add even for more low-end punch and midrange crunch. The Classic Antique also sports Grover tuners and a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for more sustain and easier string changing. The Custom Classic Antique has great vintage looks and that incredible Les Paul tone. Case not included.

Gibson Custom ES-165 Herb Ellis Electric Guitar, Ebony

Gibson Custom ES-165 Herb Ellis Electric Guitar, Ebony Review

Gibson Custom ES-165 Herb Ellis Electric Guitar, Ebony Feature

• Plain laminated maple top Curly laminated maple back and sides One-piece mahogany neck Solid maple center block Rosewood fretboard BJB floating pickup Split parallelogram inlays Multi-ply top binding Single-ply binding on back, fretboard, and headstock Single volume knob on pickguard Gold-plated hardware Grover keystone tuners 175-style tailpiece ABR-1 bridge 175-style neck profile 24-3/4" scale 1-11/16" nut width

Based on his own ES-175, the Herb Ellis ES-165 gives a warm Jazz tone with a Floating Jazz, Johnny Smith pickup with gold cover, Figured Maple body, and an expertly inlayed rosewood fingerboard. Includes Gibson hardshell case..