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Gibson Johnny Smith (c. 1973)

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The Johnny Smith model is one of the Gibson's most successful artist models in their storied history.

This c. 1973 Gibson Johnny Smith just came into the shop on consignment, and it might be the cleanest one out on the market right now.

With only a few minor scuffs and nicks to prevent it from presenting as NOS, this one-owner beauty not only maintains it's presentation-grade aesthetic, but has the acoustic and electric tone to match.

Select carved tonewoods like the silky Spruce top and quarter-sawn Maple work so well with the classic Cherry Sunburst finish against the dark Ebony fingerboard and bridge. With gold hardware and multi-ply binding throughout, it hits all of those great 'Custom' appointments with a distinguished flair.

Tone is rich and warm, with a clear midrange voice that separates itself from the L5's more treble-forward response. The floating mini humbucker brings tight, focused lows and bell-like trebles to the mix, with a certain sweetness that doesn't mud up.

A strap button was installed on the neck heel, and a strap lock button replaced the original Gibson strap button on the endpin, but the original button is included should there be a desire to revert it back to stock. The original hardshell case is just as clean as the guitar itself, with bright and shiny case latches that function perfectly.

Original frets are in excellent shape, and the guitar is jazz-ready with a great set of flatwounds set up with medium-low action. What else can be said? It's just an exquisite example of an amazing vintage electric archtop.

**Please note: Expedited shipping is required for this purchase.**

Body
Style
17" Archtop
Body
Multi-ply bound Carved Spruce top w/ Solid Maple back and sides
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Color
Cherry Sunburst

Hardware
Pickups
Floating Mini Humbucker
Electronics
Original
Controls
Volume
Bridge
Inlaid Ebony archtop bridge
Tuners
Kluson Sealfast
Pickguard
Original
Knobs
Original Reflector

Neck
Neck
5-Piece Maple w/ Mahogany strips
Binding
Multi-Ply White
Carve
Slim/Medium C | .77-.89"
Fingerboard
Ebony
Radius
12"
Inlays
Split Block
Frets
Original
Nut
Original
Scale Length
25"

Other
Serial #
120176
Weight
7lbs 1oz
Case
Original Gibson HSC