2017 Gibson Modern Double Cut Standard Ebony

Description

Pleased to offer this 2017 Gibson Custom Shop Modern Double Cut Standard in Ebony. As Gibson had restructured and recommitted to upping the quality of new designs, this fine gem emerged. 

A sleek Ebony double cut Les Paul Standard with high fret access, a sculpted back, this guitar rocks. 

From Gibson upon release in 2017:

“The Modern Double Cut Standard from Gibson Custom combines new thinking and proven design in one beautifully crafted guitar. Features include a first-of-its-kind swept neck heel that allows easy access to all 24 frets, an extra-long neck tenon to maximize sustain, a sleek new Apex headstock carve for strength and durability and a perfectly-balanced, contoured double-cutaway profile. All of this adds up to a bold new Gibson Custom instrument destined to become a player favorite.”

SPECS and FEATURES:

The 2017 Gibson Custom Shop Modern Double Cut Standard is a high-performance solidbody designed for better upper-fret access and stability.

Key specs include a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, swept neck heel, '57 Classic/Classic Plus humbuckers, and an Apex headstock joint for increased strength. It features a mahogany body with a maple top, 24.75" scale, and 12" radius. 

Body and Neck

Body Material: Solid Mahogany back with a 2-piece Maple top.

Body Shape: Modern Double Cutaway with comfort contour.

Neck Material: 1-piece Mahogany.

Neck Profile: Medium C-Shape.

Scale Length: 24.75" (62.86 cm).

Fingerboard Material: Solid Rosewood.

Fingerboard Radius: 12".

Number of Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo.

Nut Width: 1.687" (1 11/16").

Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid.

Neck Joint: Swept neck heel (long tenon). 

Electronics

Neck Pickup: '57 Classic Humbucker.

Bridge Pickup: '57 Classic Plus Humbucker.

Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone.

Switching: 3-way Toggle. 

Hardware and Finish

Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-o-matic.

Tailpiece: Stop Bar.

Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney (Rotomatic).

Hardware Finish: Nickel.

Headstock: Apex headstock carve (volute) for durability.

Finish: Available in Candy Apple Red, Bullion Gold, Blue Pearl, and Sterling Fade.

Key Features

24 Frets: Full two-octave range with easy access.

Apex Headstock: Strengthened headstock design.

Weight: Usually ranges around 7 lbs 1 oz to 8 lbs 2 oz. 

This guitar is in near mint condition with original case, hang tags, COA.

Purchase online or call Rick at 407-801-1925 for any questions or information to own this cool Gibson Modern.