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2009 Gibson Les Paul Zakk Wylde BFG! $1599.99 A real USA made Zakk Wylde signature model at a much lower price! Prior to the BFG Zakk Wylde, your only choice in a USA Zakk Wylde consisted of $4600 and up Custom Shop guitars. Here's a guitar that gives you the tone, looks and USA made quality for a lot less. Built on the stripped down BFG platform, the Zakk signature model delivers the goods. The chambered mahogany body features a carved maple serving up the classic Les Paul tonal recipe. The top is rough milled for a unique 3D look. The 24.75 inch scale maple neck (Zakk prefers maple for its stability and tone to the more common mahogany) features an ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlays. EMG 81 and 85 active pickups deliver trademark metal tone. A Tuneomatic bridge, Stopbar tailpiece and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is Gibson's raw BFG treatment. Basically just a thin coat of sealer over the wood for a raw feel and great tone. The top features Zakk's trademark buzz saw treatment. A really cool Les Paul that is made for metal! Click Here for more info.

 


2008 Gibson Les Paul Studio! $1049.99 Looking for all of the looks and tone of a REAL USA MADE LES PAUL but don't want the high price tag? The Les Paul Studio is the answer! All of the important Les Paul specs are here. Mahogany body with a maple top for big tone. One piece mahogany neck with a trapezoid inlayed rosewood fingerboard. 490R and 498T humbuckers dish out big tone. A Stopbar tailpiece and Tuneomatic bridge team up with Kluson style tuners for rock solid performance. The black lacquer finish is set off nicely by gold plated hardware. A great looking guitar at an affordable price!  Click Here for more info.

 

 


2001 Gibson ES-335 Dot Reissue! $1999.99 Looking for versatility? It’s hard to beat a 335! The warmth of a hollowbody with the sustain of a solid body. The laminated flame maple body features a solid maple center block for killer tone. The one piece mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays. Dual 57 Classic pickups dish out killer tones. A Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep everything rock solid.  This example is finished in classic cherry red lacquer. An incredible guitar for a variety of music styles. Click Here for more info.

 


1987 Gibson ES-335 Dot Reissue! SOLD! I’ve had a ton of ES-335’s over the years but the 80s Dot reissues are among my favorites. A very nice looking and sounding guitar. Very vibey. 1982 was the 1st full year for the Dot reissue. Gibson was looking to get back to basics and return to the original 335 formula. Fast forward 27 years ago and these guitars have become super popular. The body is laminated maple with a maple sustain block. The 1 piece mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays. Original 57 Classic Humbuckers dish out big tone. Grover Rotomatic tuners, a Stopbar tailpiece and Tuneomatic bridge round out the hardware. The finish is a gorgeous sunburst lacquer. What a great looking guitar! SOLD!

 

 


1986 Gibson Custom Shop ES-355 with Super 400 Inlays! ON HOLD! Wow! You don't see something like this every day! An incredibly gorgeous, perhaps one off, Gibson ES-355. The ES-355 is Gibson's top of the line semi hollowbody. This one is even more deluxe thanks to Super 400 appointments. The body is laminated maple and features a solid center block for increased sustain and resistance to feedback. The mahogany neck features a bound ebony fingerboard with Super 400 block inlays. 100% factory original and unlike any other 355 I've ever seen. Dual humbuckers are hooked to a Varitone switch and stereo jack. The stereo jack lets you send the bridge and neck pickups to separate amps. HUGE sounds! Originally equipped with a TP-6 fine tuner tailpiece, this one now sports a gold plated lightweight Stopbar. The TP-6 is included and can be installed if you prefer (pictured HERE). A Tuneomatic bridge and Grover Rotomatic tuners round out the hardware. All hardware is gold plated. Continuing with the deluxe theme, the body features multiple binding and the headstock shows the trademark split diamond inlays as seen on Super 400's and Les Paul Customs as well as stock ES-355's. AN incredible Custom Shop guitar that was presumably SPECIAL ORDERED this way. As far as I remember, Gibson wasn't even offering an ES-355 at this time. Rare, rare, rare and certainly unique. Be the only cat on your block with a Super 400 ES-355! HOLD!

 


2009 Gibson Songwriter Deluxe EC Studio! SOLD! A Gibson with modern looks and performance! If you are looking at a Taylor, Breedlove or other modern flat top, you owe it to yourself to check out the Songwriter Deluxe. Built in Montana using traditional build techniques, the Songwriter Deluxe will appeal to players from a variety of styles. Top notch materials throughout. The top is solid spruce for great tone and projection. Solid rosewood back and sides add beauty and warmth. The 25.5 inch scale mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl parallelogram inlays. Gold plated Grover Rotomatic tuners and an ebony bridge keep it solid. A Fishman Prefix T undersaddle pickup and preamp lets you plug in. It even has a built in tuner! Gorgeous appointments include an abalone rosette, multiple body binding and a tortoise shell pickguard. The finish is classic sunburst lacquer for a traditional look. A great guitar if you want Gibson quality with modern looks! SOLD!

 


2008 Gibson DSM Songmaker Acoustic! SOLD! A real Gibson acoustic at an incredibly low price! Handcrafted in Canada, Gibson's Songmaker series offers excellent quality with no frills. Excellent specs throughout. The top is solid spruce while the back and sides are solid mahogany for good projection and tone. The mahogany neck features a bound ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. Sealed chrome tuners and an ebony bridge keep it rock solid. The top is a gorgeous transparent gloss while the back and sides are satin natural. The matte satin natural finish lets all of the tone out while the gloss top is a nice upgrade. If you're looking at the Martin D-1, Taylor 114 or other guitars in this price range, you owe it to yourself to check out the Gibson DSM! SOLD!

 


2008 Gibson DSR Songmaker Acoustic! SOLD! A real Gibson acoustic at an incredibly low price! Handcrafted in Canada, Gibson's Songmaker series offers excellent quality with no frills. Excellent specs throughout. The top is solid spruce while the back and sides are solid rosewood for good projection and tone. The mahogany neck features a bound ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. Sealed chrome tuners and an ebony bridge keep it rock solid. The top is a gorgeous transparent gloss while the back and sides are satin natural. The matte satin natural finish lets all of the tone out while the gloss top is a nice upgrade. If you're looking at the Martin D-1, Taylor 114 or other guitars in this price range, you owe it to yourself to check out the Gibson DSR! SOLD!

 


2009 Epiphone G-400 62 SG! $299.99 COMES WITH EPIPHONE HARDSHELL CASE! The Epiphone G-400 is a great GIBSON AUTHORIZED recreation of the classic 62 SG! Cool small pickguard and batwing outline! The body is mahogany and features the classic SG bevels. The set mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays. Dual alnico magnet humbuckers dish out big tone. Quality hardware includes a Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and Grover tuners. This example is finished in classic cherry red. I'm including an Epiphone hardshell case as well! A very cool look! If you can’t afford the $1400.00+ for the USA made Gibsons, this guitar could be for you! Click Here for more info.

 


2009 Epiphone G-400 62 SG! $299.99 COMES WITH EPIPHONE HARDSHELL CASE! The Epiphone G-400 is a great GIBSON AUTHORIZED recreation of the classic 62 SG! Cool small pickguard and batwing outline! The body is mahogany and features the classic SG bevels. The set mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays. Dual alnico magnet humbuckers dish out big tone. Quality hardware includes a Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and Grover tuners. This example is finished in classic black. I'm including an Epiphone hardshell case as well! A very cool look! If you can’t afford the $1400.00+ for the USA made Gibsons, this guitar could be for you! Click Here for more info.

 


2008 Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500RE NS Acoustic Electric! $499.99 Epiphone’s Masterbilt series offers incredible solid wood construction, golden age appointments and awesome tone at an unbelievable price. Some of the nicest and most player friendly Epi acoustics I’ve seen in years! Top notch materials throughout. The top is solid spruce while the back and sides are solid rosewood for killer tone and projection. The front and back of the slope shoulder jumbo size body are bound. The 25.5 inch scale mahogany set neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard dot inlays. Gold Grover Sta-Tites keep it rock solid. Epi's E Sonic pickup and preamp offers big plugged in tone. The finish is a matte natural satin that looks very vintage but also lets all of the tone out. A great guitar for the bucks. If you’re considering a Guild GAD series, Blueridge, Morgan Monroe or other similar guitar, this Epi deserves some serious consideration! Click Here for more info.

 


2006 Epiphone Masterbilt AJ500M NS! $399.99 Epiphone’s Masterbilt series offers incredible solid wood construction, golden age appointments and awesome tone at an unbelievable price. Some of the nicest and most player friendly Epi acoustics I’ve seen in years! Top notch materials throughout. The top is solid spruce while the back and sides are solid mahogany for killer tone and projection. The front and back of the slope shoulder jumbo size body are bound. The 25.5 inch scale mahogany set neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard dot inlays. Nickel Grover Sta-Tites keep it rock solid. The finish is a matte natural satin that looks very vintage but also lets all of the tone out. A great guitar for the bucks. If you’re considering a Guild GAD series, Blueridge, Morgan Monroe or other similar guitar, this Epi deserves some serious consideration! Click Here for more info.

 


2008 Epiphone by Gibson EB-3 SG Bass! SOLD! Massive tone and killer looks! The Epiphone EB-3 bass borrows the famous outline of the Gibson SG for a stylish package. Classic sounds from classic materials. The body is made of mahogany for excellent sustain. The 34 inch scale set mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays. A massive Sidewinder humbucker teams with a NY mini humbucker for chest thumping tone. An adjustable 3 point bridge teams with open back tuners for ultimate stability. The finish is classic cherry red for a great vintage look. AN excellent classic rock, punk and metal bass at an unbelievable price! SOLD!

 


2009 Gibson Les Paul 50th Anniversary 59 reissue Limited Edition! SOLD! Here's a very limited edition version of Gibson's 59 Les Paul! Gibson initially offered a run of 500 50th anniversary 59 reissues in the standard sunbursts. After these sold out, they did an additional run of R9's in Burgundy Burst, Amber Orange Burst and Rust Burst. Limited to 59 pieces each, these guitars featured finishes that made many vintage nuts take notice. Gorgeous recreations of some of the varied burst shades you would see in books like Beauty of the Burst. Many folks considered these limited run guitars to be the best looking R9s in years. The new 59 reissues have a few nice updates to make them even more accurate. Incredible quality and attention to detail. The non weight relived body is one piece mahogany for incredible sustain. The book matched flame maple top features the authentic 50’s contour. This example has some very realistic figuring. Cool 3D flame with hints of curl throughout and a nice “peek-a-boo” effect where the flame hides or changes depending on the angle. The one piece mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard (nice and dark) with correct shape trapezoid fingerboard inlays. Holly headstock veneer. Zebra coil Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups deliver killer PAF tone. CTS pots and bumblebee caps. Lightweight Stopbar Tailpiece, ABR-1 Tuneomatic bridge and tulip button Kluson style tuners keep it rock solid. An amazing amount of research went into this incredible recreation. About as accurate as it gets. The nitro lacquer light burgundy burst finish looks incredibly accurate. This one is a gloss finish, not a VOS. Nice, shiny with none of the simulated aging of the VOS guitars. An absolutely gorgeous Les Paul that is sure to become collectible in the coming years! SOLD!

 


2008 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1958 Reissue! SOLD! Incredible Gibson Custom Shop quality and attention to detail! A really, really cool recreation of a 1958 Burst! Custom shop built with top of the line workmanship and materials. The non weight relieved body is mahogany with a carved maple top. The one piece 58 shaped maple neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with accurate pearloid trapezoid inlays. Dual Burstbucker humbuckers dish out killer tone. Kluson style tuners, Stopbar tailpiece and ABR Tuneomatic bridge round out the hardware. This example is finished a gorgeous dark sunburst lacquer. Really authentic with all the right details. Bumble Bee caps, long neck tenon, etc. This is an incredible Les Paul! SOLD!

 


2003 Gibson Les Paul Classic Goldtop! SOLD! Gibson's Les Paul Classic has proven to be one of the most popular guitars in their lineup. All of the best features of the Les Paul Standard but with hotter pickups and vintage looks. The body is mahogany with a carved maple top for killer sustain. The mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays. Hot 500T and 498R pickups dish out big tone. A Tuneomatic bridge, Kluson style tuners and Stopbar tailpiece keep it rock solid. The finish is Gibson's trademark Goldtop lacquer for a hip 50s vibe. A great guitar at a great price! SOLD!

 


1992 Gibson Les Paul Studio Lite M-III! SOLD! Here's something you don't see every day: a Les Paul with an H/S/H pickup arrangement! The Studio Lite was Gibson's attempt at making a modern Les Paul. Some cool features. The body is made of mahogany with Chromyte inserts for lighter weight. The top is maple for that classic Lester bite. The 24.75 inch scale mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays. The electronics are where the fun is. A hot 500T bridge pickup teams with a 496R neck pickup and an NSX mid position single coil. A 5 way switch along with a 2 position switch gives you 5 single coil sounds and 4 humbucker tones. One of the positions on the 5 way is actually an off position in humbucker mode which fooled me for a second. I assumed that there was a wiring issue but after reading up on these, it turns out Gibson actually wired one setting as an off position. Wacky! A Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and sealed tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is a transparent brown with a black back and is contrasted by black hardware. A really cool Les Paul that does a ton of different styles! SOLD!


2009 Gibson Zoot Suit SG! SOLD!! Holy moley, what a crazy looking guitar. Probably one of Gibson's more controversial releases in recent years, the Zoot Suit is a like it or love it proposition. Bad acid trip or innovative ground breaker? I dunno, but I can appreciate some of its unique features. How the heck did they do it? The body and neck is made of several pieces of birch. Dyed several colors then glued together with a proprietary glue that Gibson claims was developed to increase sustain and resonance. It's definitely different. The body shape is actually a little different than your typical SG with a bit of a carved top kinda thing going on. Surprisingly cool actually. The neck features an ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. Gibson's hot 496R and 500T pickups deliver big tone. The coils are actually clear so you can see the windings. Pretty hip. A Tuneomatic bridge, Stopbar tailpiece and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is a thin matte lacquer over the exploded hippie rainbow motif. Cool appointments included clear knobs, red switch tip and clear pickup rings. If you're looking to form a Strawberry Alarm Clock tribute band and want that VW bus batik tapestry vibe on your guitar then shine on you crazy diamond. Your axe has arrived. SOLD!

 


2009 Gibson SG Raw Power! SOLD! Stripped down and ready to rock! The SG Raw Power combines the classic SG look with the bite and sustain of all maple construction. Made in the USA with some nice specs. The body is all maple and features the trademark SG devil horn outline and bevels. The 24.75 inch scale maple neck features a maple fingerbaord with dot inlays and trapezoid at the 12th fret. Dual 57 Classics dish out big tone. A Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and Kluson style tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is a raw satin lacquer that really lets the tone out. Cool features include a smoked acrylic pickguard. A hip guitar that reminds me of some of Gibson's unsung 70s classics! SOLD!

 


2004 Gibson SG Faded Special! SOLD! Gibson’s Faded Series offers top notch MADE IN THE USA quality at great prices. The secret is the matte faded finish. A thin satin lacquer, the faded finish not only offers a cool vintage look but makes for a better sounding guitar. The Faded SG Special has almost all of the same features as the much more expensive SG Standard.  The solid mahogany body features the unique SG batwing shape. The solid mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. Dual 490 Humbuckers dish out killer crunch. Covers have been added on this example for a cool vintage look. A Tuneomatic bridge, Stopbar tailpiece and Kluson style tuners round out the hardware. The faded walnut lacquer finish has a cool vintage vibe. Here's your chance to grab a cool guitar at a great price! SOLD!

 

 


1996 Gibson Blueshawk! SOLD! The Gibson Blueshawk has become quite popular with players in recent years. Discontinued by Gibson awhile ago, this guitar has taken on a life of its own thanks to its distinctive tone and innovative design. Semi hollow and capable of a wide range of sounds. From traditional Gibson to trademark Fender timbres, this guitar can do it. Made in the USA to the highest standards of quality. The semi hollow body is made of poplar with a maple cap. This combo allows it to achieve more high end than typical Gibson designs. The long 25.5 inch scale mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with diamond inlays. The real fun is the pickups and electronics. Blueshawks feature the highly regarded Blues 90 soapbar. This pickup is similar to a traditional P-90 but has Alnico 5 polepieces that impart quick response and a complex top end. These pickups are integrated with a clever dummy coil system for noise canceling. The fun doesn't end there though as the pickups are hooked to Varitone circuit that allows you to filter out more low end frequencies. The result is a ton of tones in one guitar.  A sustain enhancing string through the body bridge and trusty Kluson style tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is black lacquer and is set off with gold hardware. A very cool guitar that excels in many different music genres. SOLD!

 


2004 Gibson 67 RI Flying V! SOLD! A Gibson Flying V is THE choice for hard rock and metal. A classic combo of features for big tone. Solid mahogany body for excellent sustain. Solid mahogany neck with a slim taper and a rosewood fingerboard for easy playability. Hot 500T and 496R pickups for smoking hot tones. Nashville Tuneomatic bridge and Stopbar tailpiece for rock solid tone. Vintage Kluson style tuners are dependable and accurate. Super hip white lacquer finish. Rock guitars don't get much cooler than a Flying V! SOLD!

 

 


2009 Gibson J-45 Goldtop Limited Edition! SOLD! Limited to 50 pieces! Built as a companion to Gibson's 50s Goldtop Les Paul, this J-45 has looks to kill. Top notch Montana USA quality throughout.  The top is premium solid spruce while the back and sides are solid mahogany. The set mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays. A black graphite nut, Tusq saddle and gold plated Kluson style tuners round out the hardware. An LR Baggs pickup lets you plug in too for a great amplified sound. The goldtop lacquer finish is complimented by a walnut back and black pickguard. A visually stunning guitar that recalls Gibson's golden age! SOLD!

 


2009 Epiphone by Gibson Casino Reissue! SOLD! Players around the world have made the Casino one of Epiphone's most popular models. A great combination of tone, looks and vibe. The fully hollow body is made of laminated maple for bright attack and a warm, full tone. The mahogany neck features a bound rosewood with pearloid parallelogram inlays. Dual Alnico magnet P-90 pickups deliver rich vintage tone. Kluson style tuners, a Tuneomatic bridge and trapeze tailpiece round out the hardware. This example is finished in classic vintage sunburst for classic looks. A great guitar for a variety of styles, not to mention a Beatle favorite, the Casino would make a great addition to your gear arsenal. SOLD!

 


2003 Epiphone Flame Kat! SOLD! Hot Rod! Wild looks mixed with cool tones! If you like to be seen as well as heard, the Flame Kat is your guitar! From Epi's innovative Kat series, the Flame Kat features a semi hollow body that's a little bigger than a Les Paul but not as big as a 335. The back is chambered mahogany while the top is maple. The set maple neck features an ebony fingerboard with cool dice inlays. Dual New York mini humbuckers deliver a variety of tones. A Tuneomatic bridge, Bigsby style Vibrotone tailpiece and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is black with a unique hot rod flame treatment on the top. A crazy looking guitar! SOLD!

 


2008 Epiphone by Gibson EM-2 Prophecy Custom FX! SOLD! Made to shred with great features at an excellent price! The unique EM body shape looks great and recalls Gibson's cult classic M-III guitar. The specs are top notch. The bound body is basswood and features a striking flame maple top. The satin finished maple neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with blade inlays and 24 big frets. The unique Swept-C cutaway allows access to all 24 frets. Dual Active Epi Active humbuckers dish out big tone. These pickups can be used without the battery for passive performance as well. A locking Floyd Rose trem and sealed tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is a gorgeous transparent black and is set off by black hardware. A great looking guitar at a good price! SOLD!

 


Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500 PNS! SOLD! Epiphone’s Masterbilt series offers incredible solid wood construction, golden age appointments and awesome tone at an unbelievable price. Some of the nicest and most player friendly Epi acoustics I’ve seen in years! Top notch materials throughout. The top is solid spruce while the back and sides are solid maple for killer tone and projection. The front and back of the traditional Dreadnought size body are bound. The 25.5 inch scale maple set neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with cool split diamond inlays. Gold plated Grover Sta-Tites keep it rock solid. The finish is a matte natural satin that looks very vintage but also lets all of the tone out. A great guitar for the bucks. If you’re considering a Guild GAD series, Blueridge, Morgan Monroe or other similar guitar, this Epi deserves some serious consideration! SOLD!

 


2009 Gibson Advanced Jumbo! SOLD! The Advanced Jumbo is regarded by many as the best flat top ever built. Many proud Herringbone D-28 owners have been put to shame by a good AJ, hence the AJ's nickname of "the Bonecrusher". This one is top notch all around with all of the quality you would expect from the Gibson Montana shop. The top is solid spruce for great tone while the back and sides are solid Indian rosewood. The 25.5 inch scale mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl arrow inlays. A rosewood bridge and Gotoh open back tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is a gorgeous sunburst lacquer. An incredible flat top that will keep up with the best! SOLD!

 


2005 Epiphone Les Paul Custom! SOLD! All of the gorgeous looks of the original without the high price tag! Epi’s authorized recreation of the Les Paul Custom is a top notch instrument. The body is mahogany with a carved top. The set mahogany neck features a bound ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays. Dual Alnico magnet humbuckers dish out trademark Les Paul crunch. Grover tuners, a Stopbar tailpiece and Tuneomatic bridge round out the hardware. The headstock features the trademark split diamond inlay, the body is multiple bound and all hardware is gold plated for an incredibly deluxe look. This example is finished in white for a cool Randy Rhodes/Steve Jones vibe! The tuxedo of Les Pauls! SOLD!

 


2008 Epiphone Thunderbird IV Bass! SOLD! Why should guitar players have all the fun? The Epiphone Thunderbird IV lets bass players take the stage with quite the cool looking instrument. A cool Gibson authorized recreation of a classic! The body is mahogany for great warm tone. The 34 inch scale maple neck features a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays and 20 frets. Dual TB Plus humbuckers dish out smooth tone. An adjustable bridge and sealed tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is a classic vintage sunburst and is complimented by cool black hardware. A hip bass for anyone that wants to rock! SOLD!

 


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