Gibson Theodore Ebony
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Gibson
Theodore Ebony
Product Info
Article Number:
569767
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Theodore Ebony
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,978.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Theodore Ebony is a seriously solid guitar – a mahogany-built workhorse with those classic '57 humbuckers delivering a warm, punchy tone. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but the build quality and feel are spot-on, making it ideal for players seeking a vintage vibe with modern reliability and a comfortable neck.
Product Description
- Gibson Theodore Ebony
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 628 mm
- Neck Shape: '57 "C"
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 57 Classic (neck) and 57 Classic Plus (bridge) humbuckers
- 500k CTS pots
- Black Top Hat knobs
- Black pickguard
- ABR-1 bridge
- Grover Rotomatics mini machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Black
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
- • The '57 Classic pickups offer a balanced vintage-inspired output.
- • Rosewood fingerboard provides a comfortable, familiar playing feel.
- • ABR-1 bridge enhances tuning stability and offers a classic vibe.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can make it a bit heavier than some guitars.
- • Rosewood fingerboards require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
- • The neck profile, while comfortable, might not suit all hand sizes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
57 Classic (neck) / 57 Classic Plus (bridge) humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It shares a similar warmth and sustain, but the shorter scale length gives it a slightly snappier feel and a bit less low-end thump than a full-scale Les Paul.
It’s a '57 'C' profile, which is a mid-thickness – not super slim like some modern guitars, but definitely not a chunky vintage '50s neck.
Absolutely. They offer noticeably smoother tuning and greater stability, which is crucial for keeping your guitar in tune during gigs or extended playing sessions.
