Gibson super 400 book

I know it is 18, and i measure that front and back. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Gibson was at the forefront of innovation in acoustic guitars, especially in the big band era of the 1930s. Gibson catalog, circa 1959 there are few guitars as important to the history and development of gibson as a major manufacturer of sixstringed instruments as the super 400 and super 400 ces. Available directly from the author, the second softcover edition of the super 400 book offers a wealth of information about gibsons finest archtop guitar, plus. Gibson catalog, circa 1959 there are few guitars as important to the history and development of gibson as a major manufacturer of sixstringed instruments as the super 400 and super 400ces. This tribute to the legendary super 400 guitar from 1934 is a true masterpiece. Smoke free, the only thing you will find is the light scratching on the headstock from strings. The arch of the top is modest, the tailpiece clearance set maybe 38 off the body, the height of the bridge at the saddles maybe an inch. The super 400 ces cutaway electric spanish was unveiled in 1951. The original collection the modern collection the artist collection gibson custom shop shop by body style les paul models sg models esstyle models basses designer models. Here at van hoose vintage, we currently have a few in our inventory and would love to tell you a bit more about them. Mar 10, 2010 a version of polka dots and moonbeams on my 99 gibson super 400 through a 65 deluxe reverb reissue. Do you own or are you interested in owning a gibson super 400 or es355.

This is a series of 4 postcards from my collection of gibson super 400 guitars as featured in my book the gibson super 400 art of the fine guitar. Gibson custom super 400 electric guitar demo w david o. In this case the later serial number is the one to believe, as the instrument was probably. I have been taking advantage of the downturn to buy up goldenera gibson jazzboxes on the cheap, but the super 400 is a rare enough item that the old ones are still in the stratosphere. This was a one owner es335td that obviously did not see much action. It is a highly influential guitar model that inspired many other master guitar builders including elmer stromberg and john dangelico. Gibson custom super 400 electric hollowbody musicians friend.

The 63 super 400 features a two piece curly maple neck with mahogany center strip photos courtesy t. Gibson super 400 news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2017 learn how and when to remove this template. Super eagles are indeed a close cousin to a super 400. Between 3536 the upper bout was 12 14 and scale length 24 34 and small triple bound fholes. It may also be due to the common practice at gibson to use whatever parts were handy and instock at the time.

The model first appeared in 1934 as an archtop acoustic with no cutaway, simply named the super 400. Examples include l5s and super 400s which have an ea. In 1952, gibson introduced its first solidbody electric guitar, the les paul, which became its most popular guitar to date designed by a team led by ted mccarty. That doesnt ring true, because parts for guitars like l5s and super 400 s would have been more expensive, and one might think more valued inventory. Super 400 ab body up close and personal with a gibson ab super 400 from 1999.

Super 400 written in black ink and the serial number 96112 stamped in black. Roy smeck the wizard of the strings is featured with a brandnew 35 super 400. No international shipping unless you use the ebay global shipping program which charges an additional fee. This guitar previously appeared on page 157 of george gruhns book acoustic guitars and other fretted instruments. But, if you love the gibson super 400 like i do, ya gotta have this book. A version of polka dots and moonbeams on my 99 gibson super 400 through a 65 deluxe reverb reissue. This fretless acoustic bass is featured on page 114115 of the gibson bass book.

The gibson super 400 book by thomas van hoose van hoose. Introduced in 1935, the super 400 was the first commercially produced super jumbo sized orchestra guitar. Original gibson brass y shaped tailpiece with model name super 400 on crossbar and pat. Here, he shares his expertise with other gibson super 400 enthusiasts in a wonderfully illustrated and comprehensively detailed work. But thanks to its remarkable volume and clear projection, by 1930 the l5 had essentially replaced the banjo as the rhythm instrument of choice for dance bands. Since 1967, van hoose has acquired a vast knowledge and love of gibson s most expensive guitar. Please view photos and email questions before buying.

I have not been in contact with the owner, and i havent seen the guitar, but its my understanding that this guitar is the earliest in the book. Available directly from the author, the second softcover edition of the gibson super 400 book offers a wealth of information about gibson s finest read more. Gibson super 400 c 1960 vintage and used guitars from fender, gibson, gretsch, rickenbacker and more. This gibson super 400 ces is a remarkably original example of the most expensive guitar gibson was building in 1964. Original published 1941 spanish guitar book from montgomery wards. Golden teardrop sunburst, greatsuperb condition, ces. Mar 17, 2009 gibson continued to make only laminated electric models except for occasional special orders until demand from professional players became great enough to warrant adding an all solid wood electric super 400 to the line. The second softcover edition of the gibson super 400 book offers a wealth of information about gibsons finest archtop guitar, plus the bonus of a minibook on. Available directly from the author, the second softcover edition of the super 400 book offers a wealth of information about gibsons finest archtop guitar, plus the bonus of a minibook on the gibson l5 and a chapter on competitors such as dangelico, stromberg, daquisto, epiphone, and benedetto. Aug 16, 2014 youre saying that it was common for gibson to manufacture oddball instruments made from spare parts, and this was especially common with high end instruments.

By 1982, slumping sales of the super 400 cesn brought an end to this model and in 1987 the super 400 ces was no longer being manufactured. The gibson super 400 by thomas van hoose books, videos. Aug 16, 2014 re the super 400, there have been a number of claimed first super 400s through the years, but the information in the ledger book for 1935 wasnt available until a few years ago. Available directly from the author, the second softcover edition of the super 400 book offers a wealth of information about gibsons finest archtop. Gibson 1935 super 400 first year of super 400 production actual production start, 1934. Examples include l5s and super 400 s which have an ea prefix suggestiong 1939, in addition to a separate paper label indicating 1940 or 1941. Gibson has only added this special inlay to the super 400, es355, les paul custom, and johnny smith models up to presentday.

Alternatives for gibson super400 ces the gear page. Inside the bass f hole is the gibson white oval label with style. Available directly from the author, the second softcover edition of the gibson super 400 book offers a wealth of information about gibsons finest read more. Gibson created the super 400 to quash an attack by epiphone on gibsons status as not only the inventor of the archtop guitar the company had been founded in 1902 on orville gibsons concept of carvedtop guitars and mandolins but also as the only maker of carvedtop fhole guitars. One rather rare model i have come across is a gibson super 400 ces with a florentine cutaway manufactured in 1966. There are few guitars as important to the history and development of gibson as a major manufacturer of sixstringed instruments as the super 400 and super.

The archtop guitar is a uniquely american instrument which can be traced directly to the creative genius of one person orville gibson. Super 400n second model guitars fretted americana inc. Gibson style damper identical to scottys courtesy mavin dodge. Gibson super 400 c 1960 a1257 vintage guitar oldenburg. Gibson introduced the l5 in late 1922 but it took a few years for guitarists to accept the radical new design. Available directly from the author, the second softcover edition of the gibson super 400 book offers a wealth of information about gibson s finest archtop guitar, plus the bonus of a minibook on the gibson l5 and a chapter on competitors such as dangelico, stromberg, daquisto, epiphone, and benedetto. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson.

Available directly from the author, the second softcover edition of the gibson super 400 book offers a wealth of information about gibsons finest archtop guitar, plus the bonus of a minibook on the gibson l5 and a chapter on competitors such as dangelico, stromberg, daquisto, epiphone, and b. This guitar was made one year later than the super 400 ces played by scotty moore. Currently for sale is an extraordinarily rare 1939 gibson super 400 natural, that is according to tom van hoose, who wrote the super 400 book, one of the first jumbo body natural finish super 400s. The peghead is the classic gibson open book design with a motherofpearl script. The following are a summary of fons as documented by joe spann in his great book of gibson fon numbers. The gibson super 400 strode above most others when giant archtops roamed the earth, and is still one of the largest production guitars made. The history of this trendsetting, 18inchwide, archtop guitar is detailed from its creation in 1934 to the present. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars. Find great deals on ebay for gibson super 400 ces and gibson l5 ces. Some of the differences may be due to the highly individual and handmade nature of these guitars. It is a highly influential guitar model that inspired. Unfollow gibson super 400 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.