Jim’s Bench: Vintage Gibson J-35 Repair In Progress

Jim has some fantastic pre-war guitars on his bench right now, from both Gibson and Martin, and this J-35 is one that knocked our socks off this past week. From 1940, this slope-shoulder dreadnought is LOUD, the sort of banjo killer that can cut through any jam. Jim’s currently humidifying the guitar in preparation for a top crack repair, and once that is complete we’ll … Continue reading Jim’s Bench: Vintage Gibson J-35 Repair In Progress

Gibson Guitars - 1951 SJ

1951 Gibson SJ – Gorgeous Vintage Fine

This 1951 Gibson SJ is something else. With an even tonal response across the fingerboard, it can handle country strumming to more aggressive flatpicking, to fingerstyle and everything in between. These vintage slope-shoulder guitars are often thought of as great recording guitars, and this one is no different. The gorgeous burst, small pickguard, reverse belly bridge and parallelogram inlays are all appointments that really make … Continue reading 1951 Gibson SJ – Gorgeous Vintage Fine

Gibson – 1956 Les Paul Special – TV Yellow – Demo

This Gibson 1956 Les Paul Special, here in the classic TV Yellow finish, is an iconic piece of electric guitar history. From only the second year of Les Paul Special production, this slab mahogany, single-cut features a pair of original soapbar P-90 pickups. For full details and specs on this Gibson Guitars – 1956 Les Paul Special – TV Yellow visit our product page. Continue reading Gibson – 1956 Les Paul Special – TV Yellow – Demo

Gibson Les Paul Special 1956

Vintage Gibson – 1956 Les Paul Special – TV Yellow

Check out this 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, sporting a TV Yellow finish that’s landed on the website this week. Original tuners, frets and electronics along with some absolutely gorgeous finish checking to round out this ’50s classic. Includes a Gibson-branded era-appropriate brown Lifton Hardshell Case as well! Continue reading Vintage Gibson – 1956 Les Paul Special – TV Yellow