Gibson Custom Shop Theodore VOS – Cherry (limited edition) Extra limited only 318 made!!
Gibson’s legendary former president Theodore ‘Ted’ McCarty helped develop some of the most iconic electric guitars ever during the 1950s and early 1960s, including the Les Paul™, ES-335, Flying V™, Explorer™, SG™, and Firebird™ models. He enjoyed sketching new instrument ideas during meetings, and the height of his creative output was in 1957 when he sought to modernize Gibson’s electric guitar designs significantly.
On March 18th, 1957, Ted detailed and signed his drawing for a new solid body instrument which was never produced…until now. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present the “Theodore,” inspired by Ted McCarty’s original drawing and notes.
Its unique features include an alder body, scimitar headstock, double Florentine cutaways, and a walnut center strip. The lightweight, balanced construction is extremely comfortable, and the powerful P-90 pickups produce effortless sustain and a rich diversity of tones.
This very special Archive Collection run is limited to just 318 total instruments offered in three colors: Natural, Cherry, and Ebony. Each includes a Historic-style brown/pink case, a premium leather strap, a print of the original signed drawing, a 1957-style catalog page print, and a deluxe Certificate of Authenticity booklet.
Tech Specs
General
Number of Strings | 6 |
Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
Weight | 2.928 kg / 6.452 lbs |
Body
Body Shape | Theodore |
Body Material | 2-Piece Alder with Walnut Center Strip |
Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Color | Cherry |
Neck
Neck Material | Solid Mahogany |
Neck Shape | Chunky 1957 C Shape |
Neck Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
Fingerboard Radius | 304.8 mm / 12″ |
Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
Fingerboard Inlay | Pearloid Dot |
Fret Wire | Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall |
Number of Frets | 22 |
Scale Length | 24.75″ / 628.65mm |
Nut Width | 41.69″ / 42.85mm |
Nut Material | Nylon |
End Of Board Width | – |
Hardware
Bridge | Wraparound |
Tailpiece | Wraparound |
Hardware Finish | Nickel |
Electronics
Neck Pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
Bridge Pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
Controls | Historic Black Top Hats |
Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
Miscellaneous
Model | Custom Shop Theodore VOS – Cherry |
Collection | Historic Collection |
Weight Relief | None |
Binding | None |
Saddle Material | Nickel |
Tuning Machines | Kluson Six In-Line with Cream Buttons |
Pickguard | 4-ply Black |
Truss Rod | Adjustable |
Truss Rod Cover | Historic Stepped 2-ply |
Control Knobs | Black |
Switch Tip | Amber |
Switch washer | Historic Black |
Jack Plate Cover | – |
Control Covers | Black |
Strap Buttons | 2 – Aluminum |
Mounting Rings | – |
Pickup Covers | Black Soapbar |
Output Jack | 1/4″ Switchcraft |
Strings Gauge | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
Case | Historic Brown/Pink Hardshell |
Accessories | Premium Leather Strap, a Print of the Original Signed Drawing, a 1957-style Catalog Page Print, and a Deluxe Certificate of Authenticity Booklet |
Serial Number | 72263 |
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