Gibson Super 400 1939 CBR (1993)

In the late 1930s and 1940s no orchestra or big band could do without the Gibson Super 400. At the time the elaborately crafted archtop was the most expensive guitar in the Gibson range. After the triumph of semi-acoustic and solidbody guitars its popularity waned, but its legacy remains. To this day Gibson builds just a few of these guitars per year, making each Super 400 one of the rarest Gibsons ever. We are therefore extremely pleased to be able to offer you a particularly beautiful example of this musical rarity today. This semi-hollow from 1993, which model designation "HS4P" is to be interpreted as "Historic Super 400 Premier", should bring tears of joy to the eyes of anyone who wants the typical archtop sound. Although the Super 400 was not electrified until 1951 it was already an extremely popular model in the years before, especially as it could be retrofitted with a floating pickup with very little effort. This is also the case here, whereby of course the greatest consideration is given to originality in that the original pickguard does not have to be changed, but can simply be replaced. However, it can be assumed that the original pickguard may remain in the case a little longer as the "Kent Armstrong" pickup is incredibly good. The voluminous, orchestral sound emanating from the 18'' body shows a wonderfully soft overtone feeling, you can enjoy a beautifully clear and acoustic sound that responds to any picking nuances. Pleasant warmth, but still always balanced and differentiated with no mud. The craftsmanship here is of course also in the absolute top league as you can immediately see from the top and body, which are hand-carved, solid and have an enchanting sunburst finish. The neck with its not-too-bold profile sits comfortably in the hand and the grain on the back of the neck and body as well as on the sides is simply impressive. Due to its age of more than 30 years the guitar shows minimal signs of use, but is including the frets in top condition.

• Includes original case, replacement pickguard with Kent Armstrong pickup, paperwork
• Weight: 3150 grams