Description
Description
The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Artist |
| Artist Name: | Gary Clark Jr. |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | GCJR80 |
| Product Color: | Cobra Burst |
| Relic/Aging Level: | VOS (Vintage Original Spec) |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | ES-355 |
| Body Material: | 3-Ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Top Material: | 3-Ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Binding: | 7-Ply Top, 5-Ply Back |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Ebony |
| Neck Shape: | '50s Rounded Medium C |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Headstock Veneer: | Holly |
| Nut Material: | Nylon |
| Nut Width: | 1.687" (42.85mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" (304.8mm) |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" (628.65mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Long Tenon Neck Joint |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Mother of Pearl Blocks |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Black Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Mother of Pearl Logo w/Split Diamond Logo |
| Neck Binding: | Single Ply Cream |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Custombucker (Alnico 3, Unpotted) |
| Neck Pickup: | Custombucker (Alnico 3, Unpotted) |
| Controls and Switching: | 3-Way Switch; Mono Varitone; 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| Electronics Notes: | CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | VOS Nickel |
| Bridge: | ABR-1 Historic No-Wire |
| Tailpiece: | Bigsby B7 Vibrato |
| Tuning Machines: | Grover Rotomatic w/Kidney Button |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | Multi-Ply Black |
| Truss Rod Cover: | 2-Ply Black Bell |
| Knobs: | True Historic Black Top Hats w/Dial Pointers; Black Chicken Head Varitone Knob |
| Switch Cap: | Black |