1996 Gibson Everly Brothers Signature Limited Edition - Black
Description
No sales tax for US customers outside California.
Don and Phil Everly approached Gibson in the early 1960s with specific ideas about what their signature guitar needed to do. Don Everly devised the double tail-fin pickguards himself — they extended below the bridge to protect the top from his vigorous strumming. The moustache bridge with star inlays was designed by their father Ike Everly. The black finish was the standard specification. The result was one of the most visually distinctive acoustic guitars Gibson has ever produced — a guitar that you can tell a mile off, and whose combination of double pickguard and star inlays is one of the most instantly recognizable in the history of acoustic guitar design.
From 1962 to 1971, only 488 Everly Brothers models were made. The model was discontinued in 1972 and reissued periodically thereafter, achieving the status of cult classic that eluded it commercially in its original production run. The player roster is remarkable: Tom Petty, Cat Stevens, Paul McCartney, and Roger Daltrey all owned and played Everly Brothers guitars. Cat Stevens used a 1969 black J-180 to record Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat — two of the most important acoustic albums of the early 1970s. Elvis Presley owned one. Jimmy Page owns an early black 1962 example.
This 1996 limited edition — number 56 of 100 — is signed by Don Everly on the inside label, a provenance detail that makes this specific instrument directly connected to the man whose playing and design input created the model. The AccuVoice electronics with balanced output are the period-correct onboard system for this edition, ready for direct connection to a PA or recording interface. The sitka spruce top over maple back and sides produces the balanced, projecting tone with the percussive attack that the brothers pioneered — which made this guitar the rhythm foundation of some of the most influential records of the early rock era.
The rosewood moustache bridge with star inlays, double pickguards, graduated mother-of-pearl star fingerboard inlays, and gold tuners are all correct and original. Slim Taper mahogany neck at .886" at the first fret. At 5 lbs 5.5 oz this is a remarkably light instrument for its body size. Original hardshell case included.
The guitar shows finish checking, which gives it a classic look for sure. It was really hard to catch in pictures - look for the one closeup to check it out. The frets are in excellent shape and the neck set is spot on. The action is low and the saddle is high. There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.
Original paperwork is included in the case.
SPECS:
Color: Ebony / Black
Weight: 5lbs 5.5oz
Top: Sitka Spruce
Body: Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Profile: Slim Taper
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Graduated Stars
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 20
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1-3/4"
Radius: 12"
Scale: 24.75"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .886"
Neck thickness at 9th Fret: .947"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret:
Action 6th String at 12th Fret:
Overall length: 40-3/8"
Body length: 20-1/8"
Lower bout: 16"
Waist: 9-1/4"
Upper bout: 11-1/2"
Body depth/thickness: 5"
String gauge: 12-53
Electronics?: Gibson AccuVoice w/ balanced output
Electronics Original? Yes
Pickguard: Double 60s-style Tortoise J-180
Bridge: Rosewood Moustache with Star Inlays
Tuners: Original / Gold
Case: OHSC
Notes: Inside label signed by Don Everly
Shipping policy:
There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site. Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Don and Phil Everly approached Gibson in the early 1960s with specific ideas about what their signature guitar needed to do. Don Everly devised the double tail-fin pickguards himself — they extended below the bridge to protect the top from his vigorous strumming. The moustache bridge with star inlays was designed by their father Ike Everly. The black finish was the standard specification. The result was one of the most visually distinctive acoustic guitars Gibson has ever produced — a guitar that you can tell a mile off, and whose combination of double pickguard and star inlays is one of the most instantly recognizable in the history of acoustic guitar design.
From 1962 to 1971, only 488 Everly Brothers models were made. The model was discontinued in 1972 and reissued periodically thereafter, achieving the status of cult classic that eluded it commercially in its original production run. The player roster is remarkable: Tom Petty, Cat Stevens, Paul McCartney, and Roger Daltrey all owned and played Everly Brothers guitars. Cat Stevens used a 1969 black J-180 to record Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat — two of the most important acoustic albums of the early 1970s. Elvis Presley owned one. Jimmy Page owns an early black 1962 example.
This 1996 limited edition — number 56 of 100 — is signed by Don Everly on the inside label, a provenance detail that makes this specific instrument directly connected to the man whose playing and design input created the model. The AccuVoice electronics with balanced output are the period-correct onboard system for this edition, ready for direct connection to a PA or recording interface. The sitka spruce top over maple back and sides produces the balanced, projecting tone with the percussive attack that the brothers pioneered — which made this guitar the rhythm foundation of some of the most influential records of the early rock era.
The rosewood moustache bridge with star inlays, double pickguards, graduated mother-of-pearl star fingerboard inlays, and gold tuners are all correct and original. Slim Taper mahogany neck at .886" at the first fret. At 5 lbs 5.5 oz this is a remarkably light instrument for its body size. Original hardshell case included.
The guitar shows finish checking, which gives it a classic look for sure. It was really hard to catch in pictures - look for the one closeup to check it out. The frets are in excellent shape and the neck set is spot on. The action is low and the saddle is high. There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.
Original paperwork is included in the case.
SPECS:
Color: Ebony / Black
Weight: 5lbs 5.5oz
Top: Sitka Spruce
Body: Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Profile: Slim Taper
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Graduated Stars
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 20
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1-3/4"
Radius: 12"
Scale: 24.75"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .886"
Neck thickness at 9th Fret: .947"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret:
Action 6th String at 12th Fret:
Overall length: 40-3/8"
Body length: 20-1/8"
Lower bout: 16"
Waist: 9-1/4"
Upper bout: 11-1/2"
Body depth/thickness: 5"
String gauge: 12-53
Electronics?: Gibson AccuVoice w/ balanced output
Electronics Original? Yes
Pickguard: Double 60s-style Tortoise J-180
Bridge: Rosewood Moustache with Star Inlays
Tuners: Original / Gold
Case: OHSC
Notes: Inside label signed by Don Everly
Shipping policy:
There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site. Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.