Gibson Howard Roberts Custom 1976 - Vintage Elegance and Legendary Sound
Introducing a rare and prestigious piece: a Gibson Howard Roberts Custom built in 1976 in the historic workshops of Kalamazoo, Michigan. This signature model, designed in collaboration with famed jazz guitarist Howard Roberts, embodies the perfect balance of refinement, versatility and performance.
Key Specifications:
- Model: Gibson Howard Roberts Custom
- Year: 1976
- Origin: USA (Kalamazoo Factory)
- Type: Hollow body
- Top: Solid carved maple
- Back and sides: Figured maple
- Neck: Mahogany, round profile (medium C)
- Fingerboard: Ebony with binding, split parallelogram inlays
- Pitch: 24.75" (628 mm)
- Saddle: Bone or synthetic, width 1. 69" (approx. 43 mm)
- Pickup: 1 Gibson "Floating" Mini-Humbucker (mounted on fingerboard)
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 6-position decade switch (passive frequency filtering)
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic floating on ebony base
- Tailpiece: Trapeze with engraved insert
- Finish: Sunburst (usually "Walnut Burst" or "Vintage Sunburst")
- Fittings: Gold
- Pickguard: Black 3-ply
Notable features:
This model features a floating pickup for maximum soundboard resonance, and a “Decade” selector, a unique circuit for sculpting the tone from warm jazz to brighter tones ideal for blues or even pop. All in an instrument of exceptional craftsmanship.
Condition & Authenticity:
This guitar is in excellent condition for its age, with the original elements retained (decade switch, patinated gold hardware). The pickguard has been replaced. A collector's item, but also a formidable stage or studio instrument for the demanding musician.
price: 4200 euros with hard case
