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You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you. Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on !
Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue VOS
Color: Antique Natural Weight: 6lbs 3oz/6.2lbs Serial: 751913
This Guitar is in Excellent Condition and has Never Been Played, but was Damaged in Transit. See Pictures.
What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.
Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!
The Myth, The Legend, The Moderne
Behold one of the holy grails of Gibson lore, the 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue. This isn\'t just a guitar; it\'s a piece of history, a mythical design from the late \'50s brought to life by the Gibson Custom Shop. Crafted from solid, resonant mahogany and finished in a nitrocellulose VOS with a Vintage Patina, this instrument feels like a time capsule the moment you open its historic Lifton case. It’s a guitar that was so far ahead of its time, it’s only just now finding its true place in the hands of players who dare to be different.
Raw, Unpotted Tone
At the heart of this beast are a pair of unpotted Custombuckers with aged Alnico 3 magnets. This is where the magic happens. The bridge pickup delivers a raw, articulate bite with plenty of midrange grind that cuts through a mix with authority. The neck pickup is pure buttery warmth, perfect for glassy leads and full-bodied chords. With no wax potting to dampen vibrations, these pickups are exceptionally responsive to your touch, capturing every nuance of your playing with breathtaking detail.
Authentic \'50s Feel
From the first time you grab the neck, you know this guitar is something special. The \'50s Vintage profile is a comfortable, substantial handful that feels just right, while the one-piece Indian Rosewood fingerboard is smooth and inviting. Every detail is period-correct, from the hide glue fit of the set neck, which enhances resonance and sustain, to the authentic \'50s no-tube truss rod. The hardware, aged with a VOS gold finish, completes the picture, giving this guitar the look and feel of a cherished vintage original.
Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:
- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM!
- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!
- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!
- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!
-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!
- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer\'s specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer\'s specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.
- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.
- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!
- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.
You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!
Specifications
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Moderne
Body Styles: Moderne
Fingerboard Material: One-Piece Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Reissue
Inlays: Cellulose Dot
Joint: Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material: Mahogany
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 42.85mm / 1.69in
Neck Profile: 50s Vintage
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker, Aged Alnico 3, Unpotted
Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone; 500k CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
Neck Pickup: Custombucker, Aged Alnico 3, Unpotted
Output Jack: 1/4\" Switchcraft, Gold
Pickup Selector: Switchcraft 3-way Toggle
Bridge: Historic Reissue ABR-1 No-Wire
Control Covers: Black
Control Knobs: True Historic Bleach White Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Hardware Finish: Gold VOS
Mounting Rings: Black
Pickguard: 4-ply White
Pickup Covers: Gold VOS
Strap Buttons: 2 - Burnished Brass
Switch Tip: True Historic Amber
Switchwasher: True Historic, Black
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod: Authentic 50s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: True Historic, Black
Tuner Plating: Gold VOS
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Ring Reissue
Case: Lifton Historic Reissue Brown Hardshell with Pink Interior
Model: 57MMANVOGH1
Headstock: Moderne Gumby Style with Four String Guides
Headstock Inlay: Raised Nickel/Plastic Gibson Logo
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:
- Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
- Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler.
- Effects: Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.
