The Gibson Theodore Standard: Vintage Cherry finish with timeless mid century vibes
Design and Heritage
Featuring the distinctive double cut Theodore body designed by then Gibson president Ted McCarty in 1957, this guitar stands out in both looks and feel. The sculpted double Florentine cutaways grant exceptional access to all 22 frets, merging vintage inspiration with modern playability.
Comfort and Playability
The SlimTaper mahogany neck and Indian rosewood fingerboard deliver a sleek, fast feel across 22 medium jumbo frets. The playability is smooth and agile, especially in the upper registers.
Tone and Electronics
Equipped with Gibson '57 Classic neck and '57 Classic Plus bridge humbuckers, this guitar offers lush, articulate tone, perfect for everything from warm cleans to cutting leads. The hand wired electronics use Orange Drop capacitors for rich, organic response.
Hardware and Finish
The Theodore features an ABR 1 Tune O Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece, Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners, nickel hardware, and a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer in Vintage Cherry. All for enduring tone and sleek looks.
Condition Notes
This Pre Owned 2025 model shows very light surface wear on the top and back.
Specifications
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Style: Double cut Theodore with Florentine cutaways
Neck Material: Mahogany (SlimTaper profile)
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Frets: 22 medium jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75 in
Nut Width: 1.695 in (Graph Tech nut)
Inlays: Acrylic trapezoid
Bridge: ABR 1 Tune O Matic
Tailpiece: Aluminum stopbar
Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic
Electronics: ’57 Classic (neck), ’57 Classic Plus (bridge); master volume and tone; hand wired Orange Drop capacitors; 3 way toggle switch
