LarryUK Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I've just come across this on Ebay. It's nice but is it a Gibson? Some things say not. Like the bridge/neck nibs etc. Have any of you seen this model before? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GIBSON-CORVETTE-1960-GUITAR-/220728185887?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33646cd41f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Tari Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The other web sites that had it for auction said the guitar is worth between 3000 and 4000 usd. Gibson Custom celebrates Corvette's 50th with Limited Edition Guitar Les Paul model sports Corvette's finish and trim features Gibson Guitar's Custom Division has brought together two American cultural icons - the Les Paul guitar and the Chevrolet Corvette - in a new guitar that commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the classic automobile. The Gibson Les Paul 50th Anniversary Corvette, scheduled for a limited run of 50 instruments, incorporates key design features of the 2003 model, which the automotive press has called "The most magnetic Corvette ever." The top of Gibson's Les Paul 50th Anniversary Corvette is custom-carved to re-create the Corvette's familiar side body vent. The top itself is rounded to match the automobile's shape. Additional features include the Corvette emblem inlaid in the fingerboard, the 50th Anniversary badge from the car's fender and VIN-style serial numbers. The guitar finish matches the automobile's metallic 50th Anniversary Red finish and its vinyl case matches the 50th Anniversary Shale interior color. "The Chevrolet Corvette and the Gibson Les Paul exemplify the innovative vision of two great American companies in the early 1950s, and both have gone on to become internationally recognized icons, representing the finest elements of the American lifestyle," said Henry Juszkiewicz, chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar Corp. "Having celebrated the 50th year of the Les Paul guitar in 2002, we fully appreciate what a rare and important achievement this is, and we're honored that Gibson guitars will be a part of the Corvette's 50th Anniversary celebration." Gibson guitars and Corvettes first came together on a Custom Shop model on the Les Paul '60 Corvette, which was introduced in 1995 and featured authentic colors from 1960 Corvettes. Later that year Gibson Custom commemorated the '63 Corvette Sting Ray on an SG-style guitar, with the top of the guitar fashioned like the split rear window design o the car. Additional features of the 50th Anniversary Corvette guitar include: a modified Les Paul Double-Cutaway carved-top body style, special strings-through-body design, two P-90 single-coil pickups and a custom wall display cabinet. Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins and banjos. Gibson's digital guitar, introduced in 2002, represents the biggest advance in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, MI, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Slingerland, Trace Elliot, Maestro, Baldwin, Ellington, Chickering and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson's website at www.gibson.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 i don't know if i like it or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I like it a lot!!! Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Love it. It screams New Wave Surf Punk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 . Killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Blue Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 whats happening between the pickups. It looks a bit mangled. Like someone tried routing it but did a bad job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat-o-steve Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 No, I do not believe this is a genuine Gibson. The serial number does not look right, and there is no Made In USA stamp either. Also, the binding does not cover the fret ends ( which Gibson will Always have unless refretted )and this is a poly finish, and not nitrocellulose. The neck heel is also incorrect. :( It still may be a SWEET guitar, even if it is fake :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I'm Calling fake on this one. Either that or it was a prototype or a first time build for someone... Too many bad spots to be a Gibson released product. Looks like it has Epi bridge on it too. That Center route is horrible as mentioned earlier and looks like the little black shapes were made with a sharpie. What's up with that weird finish issue on the bottom upper left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Fake as can be :mellow: as andy said, it has an epi bridge. and I dont think they had transparent tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I'm Calling fake on this one. Either that or it was a prototype or a first time build for someone... Too many bad spots to be a Gibson released product. Looks like it has Epi bridge on it too. That Center route is horrible as mentioned earlier and looks like the little black shapes were made with a sharpie. What's up with that weird finish issue on the bottom upper left? Yea i was wondering about that finish issue as well..i cant tell if its a reflection of the camera or a huge wet spot or something...Doesnt look to convincing as being a Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Very Fake. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT ED Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Don,t now what it is but id say its not a gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 That thing in the middle of the pickups is supposed to be vents, like the vents in the side cove of a 58-62 Vette. But that one in the listing is fake IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I like it. Here's a press release from Gibson's website - http://www.gibson.com/press/custom/pr/CustomCorvette.html Although the ebay one might be fake (check the confirmed pics below match the press release - http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/die-casts-collectibles/40031-gibson-50th-anniversary-vette-guitar.html#14 ) And that stuff between the pickups is the body detail behind the front wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 There is no doubt that Gibson made this model just not this guitar. Compare it to the photo below: Notice the Non- Epi Bridge, the pickup engravings, and the little ornamentation between the pick-ups appears to be little stand-offs not drawn on. Frets are nibbed, not translucent etc... and so forth.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 It's like they drew in the vents with a sharpee, YUCK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 It's like they drew in the vents with a sharpee, YUCK!! Here ya go SG Fan: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I saw a couple of these several years back at the Dallas Guitar Show. They were on display at Gibson's table, so I'm pretty sure that, at least, those that I saw were real Gibsons. I can't speak for the guitar in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I got to go with the majority here, Fake. Not only are the "Vents" poorly done, The cover plates aren't even countersunk to accept the screws flush. amongst a myriad of other issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 There is no doubt that Gibson made this model just not this guitar. Compare it to the photo below: Notice the Non- Epi Bridge, the pickup engravings, and the little ornamentation between the pick-ups appears to be little stand-offs not drawn on. Frets are nibbed, not translucent etc... and so forth.. That's better. I know I liked the 'fake' but I love this. That's what I call a 'Sig' model!! What a waste of talent. If Gibson can make things like this, then they're wasting talent on silly 'Beano' etc models. Just think of the things they could make? A Stealth? A Jaguar? OOH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 That's better. I know I liked the 'fake' but I love this. That's what I call a 'Sig' model!! What a waste of talent. If Gibson can make things like this, then they're wasting talent on silly 'Beano' etc models. Just think of the things they could make? A Stealth? A Jaguar? OOH. +1 a black SG would make a sweet Stealth fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 SG fan. I don't normally go for SG's but this one I like. I'm tempted to have it. http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/electric_guitars_detail.asp?stock=px-G15ES2171 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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