Gibson Theodore Antique Natural
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Gibson
Theodore Antique Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
569768
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Theodore Antique Natural
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,978.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Theodore is a fantastic offering from Gibson, nailing that vintage vibe with a comfortable neck and those creamy Burstbucker pickups. It's a solid choice for players who love a warm, woody tone and a comfortable feel – ideal for blues, rock, and even some mellow jazz. It’s a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
- Gibson Theodore Antique Natural
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 628 mm
- Neck Shape: '57 "C"
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Burstbucker humbuckers
- 500k CTS Pots
- Black Top Hat knobs
- Black pickguard
- ABR-1 bridge
- Grover Rotomatics mini machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Antique Natural
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
- • Burstbucker pickups offer a vintage PAF-like voice, surprisingly articulate.
- • The '57 'C' neck profile is exceptionally comfortable and fast playing.
- • ABR-1 bridge provides stable intonation and a classic Gibson feel.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction makes it notably heavier than guitars with ash or alder bodies.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might not appeal to players preferring ebony’s snappier response.
- • The shorter 24.75” scale limits low-end extension compared to longer scale guitars.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Burstbucker humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 inches)
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Burstbuckers aim for that classic PAF tone, but they're slightly more compressed and modern – still fantastic, but not a direct clone.
The '57 'C' is a medium-full profile, generally comfortable for most hand sizes, though those preferring very thin necks might find it slightly thicker.
It offers a unique blend of vintage aesthetics and modern playability, often providing more value than some higher-end models focusing solely on historical accuracy.
