Weight: 6 LBS 12 OZ
Serial # 751604
Gibson Custom is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates the Gibson legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
In the late 50s, Gibson designed a trio of futuristic-looking “Modernist” models that were intended to bring fresh, modern-looking designs to the product lineup. These included the Flying V™, the Futura™, which was the precursor of the Explorer™, and the Moderne™. While the Flying V and Futura/Explorer would eventually be released in 1958, the Moderne’s history is less certain. Some sources say that a few prototypes were built but never sold and were later destroyed. Others report that a few Modernes may have escaped into the wild, but to this day, no authenticated physical examples of 1957 Modernes have ever been found. It’s one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the guitar world, a puzzle that continues to intrigue and engage guitar enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Radically “space age” in appearance when it was patented in 1957, like the Explorer and Flying V, the Moderne was way ahead of its time and still looks fresh, modern, and unique today. This is a testament to its enduring appeal and timeless design, which continue to captivate guitarists and collectors worldwide. Now, Gibson Custom is making this fabled guitar available to more players than ever with the introduction of the 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue. It features all of the hallmarks of the originals, based on records and the patent application drawing in the Gibson archives, with the only difference being that mahogany has been substituted for the original, rare Korina wood. The 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue features a mahogany body with the original Moderne shape made to the vintage specifications, a mahogany neck with a 50s Vintage profile, and the original Moderne “Gumby” headstock design, complete with a raised Gibson logo and reissue Kluson® single-ring tuners. The unbound Indian rosewood fretboard is equipped with 22 Reissue frets and cellulose dot inlays. The Antique Natural nitrocellulose lacquer and gold hardware are VOS-finished, giving it the look of a new-old-stock guitar from the late 1950s. A Lifton™ historic reissue brown and pink hardshell case is also included. Don’t miss your chance to own this extremely rare guitar, now available from Gibson Custom in its most accessible form yet, putting it squarely within reach.
Highlights
- Mahogany body with the original Moderne shape, made to vintage specifications
- Mahogany neck with a 50s vintage profile
- Original Moderne "Gumby" headstock design, complete with a raised Gibson logo
- Unbound, one-piece indian rosewood fretboard with reissue fret wire and cellulose dot inlays
- Antique Natural VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- VOS gold hardware
- Kluson reissue single-ring tuners
- Lifton historic reissue brown and pink hardshell case
Body Specs
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Moderne
Body Styles Moderne
Neck Specs
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 Nyloon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Vintage
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
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
Hardware Specs
Bridge Historic Reissue ABR-1 No-Wire
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs True Historic Bleach White Top Hat with Dial Pointer
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
Misc Specs
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