Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue VOS Antique Natural

1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue VOS Antique Natural Item Description

The legend of the Gibson Moderne returns! This is a Gibson Custom Shop '57 Moderne in Antique Natural VOS. In the late 50s, Gibson designed a trio of futuristic-looking “Modernist” models that were intended to bring fresh, modern-looking designs to the product lineup. These included the Flying V™, the Futura™, which was the precursor of the Explorer™, and the Moderne™. While the Flying V and Futura/Explorer would eventually be released in 1958, the Moderne’s history is less certain. Some sources say that a few prototypes were built but never sold and were later destroyed. Others report that a few Modernes may have escaped into the wild, but to this day, no authenticated physical examples of 1957 Modernes have ever been found. It’s one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the guitar world, a puzzle that continues to intrigue and engage guitar enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Space age in it's appearance - this fabled guitar is available now with a mahogany body, the unique "Gumby" headstock designed complete with a raised Gibson logo, two Custombucker pickups, and a Lifton historic reissue case to complete the package!

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Hang Tags and Paperwork

Product Specs and Features

• Solidbody Electric Guitar
• VOS Natural Finish
• Solid Mahogany Body
• ‘50s Vintage Shape Mahogany Neck with Authentic ’50s No-Tube Truss Rod
• Indian Rosewood Fretboard with Hide Glue Fit
• 24-3/4" Scale Length
• 1.69" Nut Width
• Custombucker Aged Alnico 3 Unpotted Humbuckers
• 2 Volume, 1 Tone; 500k CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
• Kluson White Button Tuners
• Nylon Nut
• Historic Reissue ABR-1 No-Wire Bridge
• Kluson Single-Ring Reissue Tuners
• Nickel Hardware
• 7 lbs, 5 oz.
• .920" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
• 1.020” Neck Profile at 12th Fret