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Gibson1991 Blond Super V Master Model L5 Body with a Super 400 Neck Gibson Super V brings together the clarity of a Super 400 and the iconic jazz tone of an L5 in a more comfortable 17” body  Handcarved bookmatched solid spruce top; solid carved maple back and sides tap tuned and signed by Jim TRIGGS and labelled THE GIBSON MASTER MODEL  and the first Master Model to come through our shop in 25 years: 3 piece tiger flame neck with walnut centerstripes; solid ebony fingerboard with Super 400 style split block fingerboard inlay; Super 400 style split diamond peghead with Gibson logo and block-and-wedges inlay on the back; deluxe 7-ply body binding, 5-ply peghead and fingerboard binding, 3 ply back binding, bound f-holes, solid bone nut. Originally manufactured for only 3 years from 1979 to 1981.  Custom orders were only available until 1993. This stunning Super V CESN was a custom order in 1991 with the most flamed  hand picked woods we have every seen on a Gibson or just about any other Archtop for a collector. Except for some superficial scratches on the pick guard and by the truss rod cover that can only be seen with reflected light, and a mild dullness on the corner of the pickups this could be considered near mint. Shown in the last 8 photos.  Case: Original brown Gibson-logo pink plush lined hardshell case.Will consider a trade for a Gibson  L5-Ct George Gobel 24 3/4" scale The Super V was designed for players seeking the tone and clarity of a Super 400, but with the smaller body of the L5. This offers the best of both with the larger Super 400 headstock and neck, and the smaller 17″ L5 Body. Amazing neck -with no buzzing and really low action, and best of all – a rare Blonde Gibson Super V.Amazing- Excellent Condition -Original – pickups, hardware and original frets in excellent condition with low action and a smooth player with that great vintage tone and mojo only found in the older Gibsons. Great vintage Gibson.Specifications:Year: 1991Model: Super VGibson Super V #80209Body: Solid MapleTop: Carved SpruceFinish: Blonde , nitrocellulose lacquerNeck: 3-piece Maple, with Walnut splinesFingerboard: Ebony slab, multiple bound, Split Block markersPickguard: Tortoise 5-plyBridge: Ebony with Ebony inlaid bridge BaseNut: BoneTuners: Kluson Sealfast, Gold TulipPickups: 2 Gold Gibson Patent Number set humbuckers with adjustable pole piecesControls: Tone and volume for each pickup, 3-way pickup selectorScale Length: 25.5″Neck Width at Nut: 1.74 inches, 12th fret 2.098″ , depth at 3rd fret 0.080″, at 9th fret 0.90″Body Width at Lower Bout: 17″Body Depth: 3 1/3″Weight: 7.26 lbTailpiece: Gold Finger styleHardshell case included

The Gibson Super 400 was introduced in 1934 and quickly became a favorite among jazz guitarists for its large body and rich tonal characteristics. Known for its elegant design and powerful sound, it remains a coveted instrument among collectors and musicians.