This 1964 Gibson ES-355 is gorgeous in its original Sunburst finish paired with gold hardware! Gibson replaced the sideways vibrola with a “Lyre” vibrola after 1962, and by 1964, the neck profile moved towards a...
This original 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a Bigsby has wear and patina in the right places, and it’s certainly a great player! Within the first minute of playing this piece, you can tell this guitar is dialed in...
How cool is this original 1965 Gibson ES-345 XII in Sunburst, featuring a factory large crown inlay on the headstock? This is the first ES-345-XII we’ve seen, as they commonly used ES-335 specs with the 12-string...
If you’re looking for that incredibly unique piece with great character and fantastic tone, this 1960 Gibson ES-355 in Cherry custom-made for Bernie Smith is the one for you! Bernie Smith was a popular studio musician...
Look at this stunning 1965 Gibson Firebird VII in its original Polaris White finish and gold hardware! If you haven’t read our blog on both Reverse and Non-Reverse Firebirds, be sure to check that out HERE. This...
Pictured is an incredibly rare, factory original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom with the “Mickey Baker” wiring layout! Baker was best known as a studio musician and half of the musical duo Mickey and Sylvia, with the hit...
Check out this super vibey 1970 Gibson Thunderbird II in its original and rare custom color finish, Frost Blue! The rarity of this bird didn’t stop the former owner from playing this one night after night, given the...
If you’re looking for an extraordinary, museum-level crown jewel for your collection, this original 1968 Gibson ES-355TDR custom-ordered for Tony Mottola is the one. Mr. Mottola was a prolific jazz player throughout his...
This 1962 Gibson ES-330TD in its original Argentine Grey finish is astounding, and it’s the only one we’ve ever seen! Argentine Grey was a popular acoustic finish in earlier years for Gibson and was sparingly used on...
At first glance, you’d think this Gibson Firebird III in Frost Blue was a reissue, but this piece has been completely original since the day it left the factory in 1964! Finding a Custom Color Reverse Firebird is always...
For all you steel players, check out this incredible 1953 Gibson Century 10 in its original Black finish! The Century 10 model was offered first in 1948 and discontinued in 1956, with Gibson’s shipping records...
While we’re not quite sure who J.S. Peterson is, we know that his custom-ordered 1964 Gibson ES-355TDC Mono in Cherry is absolutely incredible! This guitar is custom-designed from the top down, with a large Super...
Check out this fantastic 1952 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop that was once owned and is now signed by Paul Burlison, rockabilly pioneer of the Rock and Roll Trio! This first year Les Paul Goldtop is a fantastic player and a...
This 1957 Gibson Byrdland in Natural is a real beauty, and it plays even better than it looks! The Byrdland was Gibson’s attempt at making a more streamlined version of the L-5 but in a smaller package. With the help...
This 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with its original gold hardware and factory Bigsby is a remarkably gorgeous and incredibly rare piece of Gibson history! Despite the Bigsby, the guitar has a very comfortable weight,...
This completely original 1960 Gibson Les Paul Special features its original Cherry finish! This particular one is a fantastic player, with a slim but nicely shaped neck profile that fills the hand comfortably. These...
Check out this vibrant 1971 Gibson ES-345TDC in its original Cherry finish! We bought this guitar directly from the original owner, who was kind enough to include a photo of himself with the guitar. He clearly took...
Check out this gorgeous 1968 Gibson Barney Kessel Custom in its original and vibrant Cherry Sunburst finish! The entire instrument shows insanely figured maple, from the neck to the maple top, back, and sides. Thanks to...
You’ll be the only one on the block with this custom-ordered 1963 Gibson ES-335 in Mercato Green! As the folklore goes, this exceptionally rare finish was requested by its original owner. Supposedly, he owned a car...
Can you get much cooler than this super rare and original 1961 Gibson EMS-1235 in Polaris White?! The “EMS” signifies “Electric Mandolin Spanish” for this style of double neck, but it actually features an octave guitar...
How vibey is this 1965 Gibson Firebird III in its original, patina’d Golden Mist Poly finish? This rare custom color is identical to Fender’s Shoreline Gold; however, Gibson used the Oldsmobile name...
How cool is this all-original 1967 Gibson Firebird III in Sparkling Burgundy?! This finish is Gibson’s answer to Fender’s “Candy Apple Red,” and this particular one has aged and faded uniquely. Some of the deeper red...
It’s getting tougher and tougher to find super clean examples from Gibson’s golden age, but thankfully, that’s just what we found in this gorgeous 1960 Gibson ES-330 in its original Sunburst finish! This guitar is in an...
Of all the Gibson Custom Colors, Pelham Blue has to be one of the most beloved and sought-after, and it looks incredible on this all-original 1966 Gibson EB-0! When the EB-0 was first introduced, it featured a slab body...
This smoky 1965 Gibson Dove comes in its original Natural finish. Compared to earlier examples of the model, most of the specs are the same, with the only real difference being that by 1965, the truss rod cover was...
Here’s an opportunity to purchase an affordable, Gibson-made, old-growth Korina… but probably not in the format you’d first expect! This super cool 1961 Gibson Skylark (EH-500) Lap Steel in Natural is made with...
You can feel the heat looking at this gorgeous 1965 Gibson Firebird I Non-Reverse in its rare and well-preserved original Ember Red finish! This is just a fun guitar to play, with two balanced P-90 pickups, a short...
This Non-Reverse 1965 Gibson Firebird VII is bright in Sunburst! We’ve just finished a whole blog post detailing NR Firebirds and the subtle changes in their appointments, so make sure to check that out here! This VII...
This all-original 1964 Gibson Firebird III in custom color Pelham Blue is so well preserved! Pelham Blue, as well as any custom finish, is pretty rare to come across on any Firebird, much less an early reverse style...
This 1954 Gibson J-185 in Sunburst is an incredible instrument, comes in an incredible package, and had an incredible original owner!! This guitar was owned by country legend Bill Carlisle, nicknamed Jumpin’ Bill...