Gibson Custom Shop Archive Collection Theodore Natural
- Gibson Serial#: 72292
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- Inspired by Original Drawings From 1957 Gibson’s legendary former president Theodore ‘Ted’ McCarty helped develop some of the most iconic electric guitars ever during the 1950s and early 1960s, including the Les Paul™, ES-335, Flying V™, Explorer™, SG™, and Firebird™ models. He enjoyed sketching new instrument ideas during meetings, and the height of...
More Info - Model: 2022 Gibson Custom Shop Archive Collection Theodore
- Body Wood: 2-Piece Alder with Walnut Center Strip
- Finish Color: Natural
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
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DESCRIPTION
Gibson Custom Shop Archive Collection Theodore Natural
Inspired by Original Drawings From 1957
Gibson’s legendary former president Theodore ‘Ted’ McCarty helped develop some of the most iconic electric guitars ever during the 1950s and early 1960s, including the Les Paul™, ES-335, Flying V™, Explorer™, SG™, and Firebird™ models. He enjoyed sketching new instrument ideas during meetings, and the height of his creative output was in 1957 when he sought to modernize Gibson’s electric guitar designs significantly.
On March 18th, 1957, Ted detailed and signed his drawing for a new solid body instrument which was never produced…until now. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present the “Theodore,” inspired by Ted McCarty’s original drawing and notes. Its unique features include an alder body, scimitar headstock, double Florentine cutaways, and a walnut center strip. The lightweight, balanced construction is extremely comfortable, and the powerful P-90 pickups produce effortless sustain and a rich diversity of tones.
This very special Archive Collection run is limited to just 318 total instruments offered in three colors: Natural, Cherry, and Ebony. Each includes a Historic-style brown/pink case, a premium leather strap, a print of the original signed drawing, a 1957-style catalog page print, and a deluxe Certificate of Authenticity booklet.
FEATURES
| Model | 2022 Gibson Custom Shop Archive Collection Theodore |
| Builder | Gibson Custom Shop |
| Year | 2022 |
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Body Wood | 2-Piece Alder with Walnut Center Strip |
| Finish Type | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Finish Color | Natural |
| Aging | VOS |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Neck Carve | Chunky 1957 C Shape |
| Scale Length | 24.75" / 628.65mm |
| Neck Radius | 12" |
| Frets | 22 - Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall |
| Nut Width | 1.69" / 42.85mm |
| Nut Material | Nylon |
| Headstock | scimitar headstock |
| Neck Pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Bridge Pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Pickguard | 4-ply Black |
| Hardware | Nickel |
| Bridge | Wraparound |
| Tuners | Kluson Six In-Line with Cream Buttons |
| Controls | 3-way Toggle Switch, 2 Volume, 2 Tone, |
| Electronics | 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-Wired |
| Extras | Premium Leather Strap, a Print of the Original Signed Drawing, a 1957-style Catalog Page Print, and a Deluxe Certificate of Auth |
| Case | Historic Brown/Pink Hardshell |
| Weight | 6.60 Pounds (6 lbs 10 oz) |
