Gibson Theodore Vintage Cherry
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Gibson
Theodore Vintage Cherry
Product Info
Article Number:
569763
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Theodore Vintage Cherry
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Theodore Vintage Cherry is a seriously cool, vintage-voiced guitar. The mahogany build and Burstbucker pickups nail that classic rock and blues tone perfectly, and the comfortable neck makes it a joy to play. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for players chasing a specific, warm, and powerful sonic character.
Product Description
- Gibson Theodore Vintage Cherry
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: 57 "C"
- 22 Frets
- Fingerboard inlays: Parloid trapeze inlays
- Scale: 628 mm
- Pickup: 2 Burstbucker Humbucker
- 500k CTS Pots
- Black Top Hat Buttons
- Black pickguard
- Grover Rotomatics Mini machine heads
- ABR-1 Bridge
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Vintage Cherry
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
- • The '57 C neck profile is supremely comfortable and fast for most players.
- • Burstbucker pickups offer a vintage PAF-like output and clarity.
- • Grover Rotomatics provide rock-solid tuning stability and easy adjustments.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction contributes to a noticeably heavier feel, potentially fatiguing over long gigs.
- • Rosewood fingerboard may feel a bit dry to some; conditioning recommended.
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility beyond classic rock and blues tones.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Burstbucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 inches)
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 Tune-o-matic
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burstbuckers aim to emulate the PAF's tone, offering a slightly hotter output and a bit more clarity while retaining a similar vintage character.
The '57 C profile is generally considered a medium-full profile; players with very large hands might find it slightly snug, but most will find it comfortable.
The Theodore series generally maintains Gibson's solid build standards, although it's positioned as a more accessible option compared to their higher-end lines.
