Description
Description
Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | 500833 |
| Product Color: | TV Heather Poly |
| 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: | SG |
| Body Material: | Solid Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Heather Poly |
| Neck Shape: | Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile |
| Fingerboard Material: | Indian Rosewood |
| 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, Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Pearloid Dots |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Tortoise Side Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Gibson Logo |
| Neck Binding: | None |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Dogear P-90 |
| Controls and Switching: | 1 Volume, 1 Tone |
| Electronics Notes: | 500K CTS Volume Pot, 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | Lightning Bar Wraparound |
| Tailpiece: | Lightning Bar Wraparound |
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Single Line w/ White Buttons |
| Fret Wire: | Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | 3-Ply Black/White/Black |
| Truss Rod Cover: | 2-Ply Black/White |
| Knobs: | Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts |
| Switch Cap: | None |