Gibson - Custom Theodore VOS Ebony #CSASTEBVONH
Inspired by Original Drawings From 1957
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.Couldn't load pickup availability
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Quality construction and components for reliable performance and satisfying tone. Tonal versatility to explore multiple genres. Built to be enjoyed for years.
Invest in a quality cable and amp - this guitar rewards you with tone that inspires daily practice.
A Gibson is more than a guitar - it's a tangible piece of rock and roll history that you hold in your hands every time you play. The combination of premium hand-selected tonewoods, nitrocellulose lacquer finish that lets the wood breathe and resonate, and hand-wired electronics with the finest components produces an instrument with a voice that's immediately and unmistakably recognizable. Every note carries weight, warmth, and the undeniable authority that comes from seven decades of defining what electric guitar should sound like. Owning a Gibson isn't just an upgrade - it's joining a lineage of players from B.B. King to Slash to Gary Clark Jr. who chose this sound as the voice for their music.
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Theodore Ebony
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.
Body |
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| Body Style | Double Cut |
| Body Shape | Theodore |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck |
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| Profile | C-profile |
| Scale Length | 628.65 mm / 24.75 in |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 304.8 mm / 12 in |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Frets | Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall |
| Nut Material | Nylon |
| Nut Width | 42.85 mm / 1.687 in |
| Inlays | Pearloid Dot |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
Hardware |
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| Finish | Nickel |
| Bridge | Wraparound |
| 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 | Historic Black Top Hats |
| Switch Tip | Amber |
| Switch washer | Historic Black |
| Control Covers | Black |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Aluminum |
| Pickup Covers | Black Soapbar |
Electronics |
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| 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 |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
Miscellaneous |
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| 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 |
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Gibson is one of the most recognized names in musical instruments worldwide. Known for exceptional build quality, innovative design, and reliable performance across every price range, Gibson instruments are trusted by beginners and touring professionals alike.
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