Gibson Custom Shop Archive Collection Theodore Cherry Gibson

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. 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.

Serial #: 72264
Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz
  
Body Shape: Theodore
Material: 2-Piece Alder with Walnut Center Strip

Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Chunky 1957 C Shape
Nut width: 1.687″ / 42.85mm
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale length: 24.75″ / 628.65mm
Number of frets: 22
Nut: Nylon
Inlay: Pearloid Dot

Bridge: Wraparound
Knobs: Historic Black Top Hats
Tuners: Kluson Six In-Line with Cream Buttons
Plating: Nickel

Neck pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
Bridge pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-Wired

Case: Historic Brown/Pink Hardshell