Remember that mysterious prototype guitar spotted in Las Vegas earlier this year? Well the kindly folks over at Gibson decided to put a stop to the fervent internet fanboy fawning and speculation by releasing a limited run of their brand new model, the Modern Double Cut Standard.
It’s got a base price of $4000 (Gibson shop link), which is both insulting and expected. But, all Gibson-gripes aside, I’m still sticking by my original opinion of the instrument – especially after reading the promotional copy.
The 24 frets and scaled down electronic circuit (less knobs) are of particular note, but I’m most interested in their focus on the neck’s construction:
[the neck] features include a first-of-its-kind swept neck heel that allows easy access to all 24 frets, an extra-long neck tenon to maximize sustain, a sleek new Apex headstock carve for strength and durability and a perfectly-balanced, contoured double-cutaway profile.
I’m not a Gibson player, mainly because their favored scale size doesn’t jive with my musical pursuits – but I am a huge fan of their history and contributions to the electric guitar. And after falling into a decades-long marketing rut, it’s very cool to see them returning to their inventive roots.
Take a look at the guitar’s official spec-sheet from Gibson below and see if it’ll suit your needs! If you start saving now, you might be able to afford it in a few years!
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Official Gibson Spec Sheet
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SKUS: | Finish Description | Qty | MAP | |||||
MDCSPSL11099 | Bullion Gold | 150 | $3,999 | |||||
MDCSPSL111101 | Metallic Alien Green | 150 | $3,999 | |||||
MDCSPSL11102 | Candy Apple Red | 150 | $3,999 | |||||
MDCSPSL11098 | Ebony | 150 | $3,999 | |||||
MDCSPSL11128 | Heritage Cherry Sunburst | 150 | $3,999 | |||||
MDCSPSL11100 | Sterling Fade | 150 | $3,999 | |||||
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Sales Sheet & Retail Specs & Copy | ||||||||
ALL SPECIFICATIONS | Headline | Modern design with traditional vibe for optimum performance. | ||||||
Copy | ||||||||
The Modern Double Cut Standard from Gibson Custom combines new thinking and proven design in one beautifully crafted guitar. Features include a first-of-its-kind swept neck heel that allows easy access to all 24 frets, an extra-long neck tenon to maximize sustain, a sleek new Apex headstock carve for strength and durability and a perfectly-balanced, contoured double-cutaway profile. All of this adds up to a bold new Gibson Custom instrument destined to become a player favorite. | ||||||||
NECK | ||||||||
Material | 1 Piece Mahogany | |||||||
Neck Profile | Medium C-Shape | |||||||
Scale Length | 24.75″, 62.86cm | |||||||
Fingerboard Material | Solid Rosewood | |||||||
Fingerboard Radius | 12″ | |||||||
Number of Frets | 24 | |||||||
Frets | Medium Jumbo | |||||||
Nut Material | Corian | |||||||
Nut Width | 1.687″, 42.85mm | |||||||
End of Board Width | 2.264″, 57.50mm | |||||||
Inlays | Pearloid Trapezoid | |||||||
Truss Rod | DO NOT INCLUDE | |||||||
BODY | ||||||||
Neck | ||||||||
Body Material | Solid Mahogany Body, 2 Piece Maple Top | Material | 1 Piece Mahogany | |||||
Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Neck Profile | Medium C-Shape | |||||
Scale Length | 24.75″, 62.86cm | |||||||
HARDWARE | Fingerboard | Solid Rosewood | ||||||
Finish | Nickel | Body | ||||||
Bridge | ABR-1 | Body Material | Solid Mahogany Body, 2 Piece Maple Top | |||||
Tailpiece | Stop Bar | Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer | |||||
Tuning Machines | Grover Kidney | |||||||
Pickguard | None | Hardware | ||||||
Control Knobs | Black Top Hats | Hardware Finish | Nickel | |||||
Switch Tip | Black | Bridge | ABR-1 | |||||
Switchwasher | Black | Tailpiece | Stop Bar | |||||
Jack Plate Cover | Nickel | |||||||
Electronics | ||||||||
ELECTRONICS | Neck Pickup | 57 Classic | ||||||
Bridge Pickup | 57 Classic Plus | |||||||
Neck Pickup | 57 Classic | Controls | 1 500K CTS Volume Pot, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch | |||||
Bridge Pickup | 57 Classic Plus | |||||||
Controls | 1 500K CTS Volume Pot, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch | |||||||
Case | Black Hard Shell Custom Shop | |||||||
MISCELLANEOUS | Collateral | Gibson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity | ||||||
Strings | 10-13-17-26-36-46 | |||||||
Case | Black Hard Shell Custom Shop | |||||||
Other | Gibson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity | |||||||
SERIES | Modern Double Cut | |||||||