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Gibson Custom Super 400 Electric Guitar

Estimated price for orientation: 11 300 $

Category: Gibson Custom Super 400 CES Elec
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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Gibson
String Configuration: 6 String Model: Super 400 CES
Series: Custom Dexterity: Right-Handed


Up for bid is a Gibson Super 400 that was purchased by a collector in 2002. The guitar is used but like new.  Selling for a collector friend of mine who is liquidating his collection.. Let the pictures  speak for themselves. Please reserve detailed questions that are irrelevant to the purchase of this guitar. I am not a dealer but will do my best to answer questions asked.  Happy Bidding!!!!!!! History: The Super 400 was the largest that the had produced. Until 1939, it had a hand-engraved tailpiece and a hand-engraved finger rest support. During the very early production stock the truss rod cover had engraved "L5 Super"; on later guitars this was changed to "Super 400". In 1939 the guitar was changed. The upper bout was enlarged, and the hand-engraved tailpiece was replaced with the one fitted to the current Super 400s. The f-holes were enlarged, and a cutaway option was available. This was called the Super 400P (for Premiere), later changed to C for Cutaway. During the 1950s, Gibson released the Super 400 CES. This had a slightly thicker top to reduce feedback, two , and individual tone and volume controls, along with a three-way toggle switch. Later the P-90 pickups were replaced with V pickups, then in 1957, humbucking pickups. There have been variations in the form of limited edition custom models. In 2000 Gibson offered the Super 400 with a . The Super 400 is still available today, with two pickups.[2] The full acoustic version is not available.   Gibson still knows how to make the best guitar on the planet. The Super 400 is it. Any style of music sounds great on it. It will not only be your best jazz guitar, it will be your best acoustic as well. The workmanship is flawless! These guitars are worth the price. Gibson makes a guitar that is fantastic and built to last!   if you are serious about playing a high end guitar take the plunge you won't be disappointed