Gibson Theodore Archive Collection Limited Ebony (2022)

The most talked-about Gibson guitar of 2022 goes by the name of “Theodore”. The Gibson Custom Shop launched its “Archive Collection” with this unique model. As the name suggests, the team from Nashville is rummaging through the Gibson archives of the last 60 years and turning the most interesting, previously unrealized designs into reality. The “Theodore” is based on a sketch by former chief designer Ted McCarty, who was also responsible for the design of the Explorer, SG, Flying V and Firebird. He designed the “Theodore” (the name was of course only given to it now) in 1957 as a simple, lightweight doublecut in a characteristic tulip shape and with a single-line headstock. For reasons of practicality the Custom Shop made a few changes to the original drawing for the production model, such as the position of the toggle switch. And as wild as the design was discussed, nobody can deny one thing: what an ingenious instrument the "Theodore" is! First of all thanks to the slim alder body, at less than 2.9 kg it is the lightest Gibson solidbody we have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. However, the stronger 50s neck has enough swinging mass to turn the guitar into an incredibly resonant and direct sound wonder, even when played dry. But the highlight is the pickups. We would even go so far as to say that these are the best P90s we have heard from the Custom Shop so far. Crisp, direct, very fresh and wiry and yet with enough warmth for clean pickings and warm Blues. Simply a killer all-round guitar with a Rock'n'Roll edge! There is also the collector's factor as there are only 318 specimens of the “Theodore” in total, 106 in each of the three colors red, black and natural. So we are delighted to be able to offer you this soundmighty specimen today in top condition with only minimal signs of play wear.

• Including original case, certificate, strap, case candy
• Weight: 2840 grams