Nngibson super 400 history books

The development of the super 400 parallels the rise of big band jazz, countrywestern, rockabilly, bebop, and more recent jazz styles. This loving history traces the evolution of the gibson super 400, one of the great aristocrats of the guitar world. Do you own or are you interested in owning a gibson super 400 or es355. Heres a vintage gibson super 400ces from 1968, the last year of the split block fret markers. It was an instrument befitting travis, one of the most influential country guitar players of the 20th century. The big 18 body of the super 400 is the secret to its bold and powerful sound. Here, he shares his expertise with other gibson super 400 enthusiasts in a wonderfully illustrated and comprehensively detailed work. Today epiphone and gibson are thought of as two divisions within the same company, but at one time they were competitors. On behalf of the band, i would like to authorize the inclusion of super 400 s live shows on the internet archive. Memphis super 400 l5ces guitar lawsuit jazz box 1978 honey. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. A remarkably original example of gibsons most expensive standard guitar model at the time, and one thats only a year later than the super 400 ces played by scotty moore.

In 1941 production halted and was resumed after world war 2 in 1948, the original super 400 and 400n stayed the same, but the 400p was renamed the gibson super 400 c c for cutaway. Its top is crafted from highgrade spruce, with highgrade maple used for the back and sides. I might also suggest contacting the author of the book covering the history of the super 400 model, tom. The body of the lefthanded super 400 ces remains the largest produced by gibson today, with the following dimensions. Pittsburgh steelers, dallas cowboys among top nfl draft. Since 1967, van hoose has acquired a vast knowledge and love of gibson s most expensive guitar. Some forum members may remember when i posted part one of this topic about half a year ago, fall 2012. Built in early june of 1980 in gibson s original kalamazoo factory, this gleaming guitar is a true acoustic super 400, an extremely rare example from an era when almost all gibson super jumbos were routed for twin pickups, four knobs and a 3 way selector switch. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed march 2007 learn how and when to remove this template message. 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. Original published 1941 spanish guitar book from montgomery wards. That same super 400, by the way, was the one elvis played on the nbc 68 comeback special, so get a black leather outfit, work on your sideburns and your tan, and have a blast. Super 400 is a taperfriendly band, and recognizes the efforts of the internet archive in hosting live shows for noncommercial use only. Gibson prewar, gibson super 400, gibson l5, gibson eh, gibson prewar electrics.

Gibson custom super 400 electric hollowbody vintage. May 12, 2019 the first production tractor was a model a which, along with the latter models d, sd, and super d, was powered with a six horsepower wisconsin air cooled model aeh engine some early ds had a nine hp ahh engine. The gibson super 400 book by thomas van hoose van hoose. Reference heres the first book ever to present a complete and illustrated history of all guitars ever produced by one of the worlds most prestigious musical instrument manufacturers. Gibson super 400 the gibson super 400 is a highend carved solid wood archtop guitar. An 18inch wide archtop, this guitar pushed the edges of guitar design in size and established higher standards for craftsmanship and decoration. This will prevent graham from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile. This gibson super 400 ces is a remarkably original example of the most expensive guitar gibson was building in 1964. Budget substitute for gibson super 400 ce wp90s and bigsby. When geoffrey hosking was given the chair of russian history at london university 17 years ago, he was one of a.

Orvilles father, was an immigrant of england and his mother amy was from peru, new york. The different stages of evolution of the electric guitar, with detailed specifications of all models introduced up to 1961. Love these books i order several of the 400 page leather journals a couple times year. The only thing wrong with this guitar that i bought in 1988 was the missing pickguard, but i was al. Super 400 ab body up close and personal with a gibson ab super 400 from 1999. Gibson 1935 super 400 gibson prewar guitars, kevin mark.

This acoustic version of the famous and huge 18 wide gibson super deluxe archtop guitar has the long ebony overlain headstock with the gibson block logo and the fivepart diamond and rectangle central inlay, a large angular widewhite bordered truss rod cover with the word custom in an. Gibson prewar guitars, kevin mark designs gibson music. Though production figures are unavailable for 1980 through 84, the year. Narayanamurthy and a multimillionaire in her own right. This mock isnt predicated specifically on team need, value or hype. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Last month i ran into a gibson ga 400 super 400 from 1960. Merle travis gibson super 400 when this custombuilt gibson super 400 special electric archtop guitar was made to order for merle travis in 1952, it was the most expensive guitar gibson had yet produced. The super 400 is the pinnacle of the gibson archtop, and this 1952 super 400 demonstrates that in every way. My only complaint is that i wish there were less about the gibson l5 its own chapter. Unfollow gibson super 400 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is also very likely a prototype of the super 400, as it precedes the introduction of that model by several months. He was gibson agent himself in minneapolis from 1924 to 1935. Its got 30s grovers, horizontal script inlay, a pre1937 super 400 body, early 400 bridge, etc.

Over the longhaul, i have managed to collect lots of gibson prewar ephemera and historical items. All information is based on gibsons own documents and literature. Gibson introduced the l5 in late 1922 but it took a few years for guitarists to accept the radical new design. The gibson super 400 by thomas van hoose description 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. Now, after waiting for the replacement pickguard, my 1964 super 400 ces is in wonderful shape. Jazz bands are getting bigger, and gibson responds to guitarists need for more volume by advancing the size of the l5 and other archtops from 16 to 17. 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. The only thing from a much later date would seem to be the tailpiece and the strap button. That same super 400, by the way, was the one elvis played on the nbc 68 comeback special, so get a black leather outfit. This site will continually be updated over the next few years. Reconditioning my super 400 ces gibson brands forums. This tribute to the legendary super 400 guitar from 1934 is a true masterpiece. Other new guitar designs included the jumbo, a 16inch wide flattop, and a premier version of the l5, which featured a modernstyle, rounded cutaway.

Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This fretless acoustic bass is featured on page 114115 of the gibson bass book. It is very similar to the prewar gibson super 400 cases made by geib. I was there to buy a bass and he asked me if this was also something for me. Media in category gibson super 400 the following 24 files are in this category, out of 24 total. It is also on the cover of johnny winters hey, wheres your brother.

I was stunned by the looks of this thing and told him he could ask quite a bit of money for it. Thousands of mock drafts have been produced so far, but this one is a little different. Beautiful honey burst finish super 400 l5ces lawsuit era copy. The emperors body is 18 wide across the lower bout. In the case is the original gibson guarantee and warranty card, written on but never sent in. 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. Solid body free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The electric super 400 ces followed in 1951 and remained gibson s flagship archtop guitar for decades. This is a collectors item book published in 1973 and long out of print. Gibson has also taken advantage of the super 400s familiar slashedblock and splitdiamond motifs to enhance several models, starting in 61 with the johnny smith later legrande and including the super v ces model essentially an l5 body with a super 400 neck from 1978 to 93. Gibson super 400 ces 1991 sunburst price guide reverb. Gibson super 400 natural archtop guitar for sale online ebay.

This guitar was made one year later than the super 400 ces played by scotty moore. It was created to mimic the ballistics of the 10 mm auto cartridge in a. Vintage guitars info gibson archtop vintage guitar. Alternatives for gibson super400 ces the gear page. Gibson 1935 super 400 first year of super 400 production actual production start, 1934. See more like this 1965 gibson super 400 custom guitar kenny burrell vintage print advert. He didnt really care about money lucky me, he was moving to a smaller house and al the stuff had to go. History, features, development and with lots of great photos. Swedbank ab swdbf ceo jens henriksson on q1 2020 results. How the liberal plot to ban the sacred christian holiday is worse than you thought in the united states of america, a nation overwhelmingly christian, literally any sign of christmas in public can now lead to complaints, litigation, angry protests, threats, and bruised feelings. I now have my coworkers using them, and they love them too. The model first appeared in 1934 as an archtop acoustic with no cutaway, simply named the super 400. The super 400 was intended to be a powerful guitar, and playing this guitar is a powerful experience.

This highly instructional design book covers walltowall, floortoceiling, in an engaging and comprehensive look at what makes a home both functional and beautiful. To take the archtop guitar over the top, gibson introduces the 18wide super 400, which is still regarded as the. Gibson used, 1963 super 400c mandolin brothers, ltd. Swdbf q1 2020 earnings conference call april 23, 2020 2. Gibson introduced the southern jumbo also known as the southerner jumbo or sj guitar in 1942, as a more deluxe version of its popular but plain j45 model. It is a highly influential guitar model that inspired many other master guitar builders including elmer stromberg and john dangelico. They are awesome for keeping notes regarding each client and the quality is great. The history of this trendsetting, 18inchwide, archtop guitar is detailed from its creation in 1934 to the present. The band requests that no studio tracks released or unreleased be hosted on the internet. The gibson super 400 art of the fine guitar by thomas a. Learn the importance of not just decorating with objects, but infusing your living space with items that have meaning in your own life. Gibson super 400 news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2017 learn how and when to.

So, today, on world book day penguin random houses launching murty and hoping for an online super hit shes the wife of infosys founder n. The authors knowledge of gibson began in 1911 when his brother was gibson agent in rock falls, illinois. Fender vibroverb original 1963, vahlbruch spacetime delay, tc polytune tuner, ch. Introhello welcome to my listing here on reverb, i am an experienced seller of vintage as well as newer guitars and all things musical. In the earliest photos midlate 30s, the guitar has a super400style tailpiece without the model name engraving and pickguard, engravedpenback grover tuners, a bellshaped trussrod cover, and sunburst top finish with bound fholes. The gibson super 400 art of the fine guitar elderly. In later photos, it has an l5style pickguard, grover imperial tuners. Much of america was still recovering from the depression in 1934 when gibson introduced a. 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 benedetto. It featured a sunburst spruce top, mahogany back and sides a few rare early examples had rosewood back and sides, or rosewood sides only, rosewood bridge and fingerboard. The history of this trendsetting, 18inchwide, archtop guitar is detailed from its. This one is completely original but for the pickguard and updated bridge and the original parts are in the case. Buy vintage 86 gibson us1 super strat electric guitar les paul family. If this instrument does not appear on the instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available.

This guitar includes its original case, and after sixtyseven years, it is ready inspire the next generation. Vintage 86 gibson us1 super strat electric guitar les paul. Find great deals on ebay for gibson super 400 ces and gibson l5 ces. 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. Gibson style damper identical to scottys courtesy mavin dodge. A higherend model, but still not an l5 or super 400, so has limited appeal except to some few collectors. The gibson super 400 by thomas van hoose books, videos. Gibson custom super 400 electric hollowbody guitar center. Also, the publishing giant recently launched its first ebookstore with a curated list of over 400.

There have been several variations and reissues produced since. Vintage n rare guitars, 11 queen street, bath ba1 1he phone. In fact, we specialize in vintage electric guitars here in texas so when youre ready to find the right vintage electric guitar to add to your collection. Between 3536 the upper bout was 12 14 and scale length 24 34 and small triple bound fholes. Owing to shifting tastes and preferences, and to the shifts in the focus of the gibson guitar corporation, the high end of the gibson archtop market is becoming more expensive in real inflationadjusted terms than in the past. 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 ever made. After it got to providence, there is no more written information about its history. The 63 super 400 features a two piece curly maple neck with mahogany center strip photos courtesy t. Here at van hoose vintage, we currently have a few in our inventory and would love to tell you a bit more about them. The gibson super 400 was launched in 1934 as the biggest and highestend archtop of the gibson line. Active since the mid 1990s the band has released four studio albums and one live set as of september 2009. Written with technical detail, but in an interesting and digestible style. It is a highly influential guitar model that inspired. Gibson was born in 1856 on a farm near the small town of in chateaugay, new york.

Jun 09, 2001 russia and the russians geoffrey hosking allen lane the penguin press. Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our instruments page here. This stunning electric archtop was designed to compete with gibsons super 400. Gibson guitar book the gibson story by julius bellson. Labeled an l5 special, it most likely is the earliest 18. In 1940 gibson introduced the super 400 n which was a natural finish version of the original super 400. Upon first inspection, this 1935 gibson appears to be an l5 neck on a super 400 body.

Gibson has also taken advantage of the super 400 s familiar slashedblock and splitdiamond motifs to enhance several models, starting in 61 with the johnny smith later legrande and including the super v ces model essentially an l5 body with a super 400 neck from 1978 to 93. 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. Sorry, this guitar is sold, but there are more fine guitars on the price list. Pages in category 7th century books the following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. Since 1967, van hoose has acquired a vast knowledge and love of gibsons most expensive guitar.