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Gibson Johnny Smith, Natural (1977)

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

1977 Gibson Johnny Smith just into the shop on consignment!

Select carved tonewoods like the Spruce top and quarter-sawn Maple present beautifully with a golden/ambered hue that only an original Natural finish can provide. 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.

The guitar has been refretted and the nut has been replaced. The saddle is a replacement atop the original Ebony base. There's also a tight stress crack extending from the cutaway down towards the top of the treble side f-hole, but it remains stable and shows no evidence of prior repair. The original hardshell case is in very good shape as well. It's a very lightweight example, coming in at just under 6.5 lbs on our scale - impressive for a 17" Gibson!

One of just 53 Natural Johnny Smiths shipped in 1977, it marks a fairly rare and highly desirable electric archtop in Gibson's historic model lineup.

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

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

Neck
Neck
5-Piece Maple w/ Mahogany strips
Binding
Multi-Ply White
Carve
Slim/Medium C | .80-.90"
Fingerboard
Ebony
Radius
12"
Inlays
Split Block
Frets
Med Jumbo (refret)
Nut
Replacement
Scale Length
25"

Other
Serial #
06100344
Weight
6lbs 7oz
Case
OHSC w/ replaced handle