Gibson
Theodore, Ebony
ElectricTheodoreUS
No ratings yet$8,299
The Gibson Theodore, Ebony is an electric guitar built on a Theodore body. The build combines a Alder body, Mahogany neck and Indian Rosewood fingerboard. The neck carries a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Pickups are Custom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P-90. Made in the United States and typically listed around $8299. It is commonly associated with Blues, Blues Rock and Rock.
Best for
BluesBlues RockRockAlternative
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews77
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
74
Build
87
Value
67
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Alder |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Accessories | Premium Leather Strap, a Print of the Original Signed Drawing, a 1957-style Catalog Page Print, and a Deluxe Certificate of Authenticity Booklet |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Theodore |
| Body Styles | Double Cut |
| Bridge | Wraparound |
| Bridge pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Case | Historic Brown/Pink Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black |
| Control Knobs | Historic Black Top Hats |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-Wired |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock | Scimitar |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | CSASTEBVONH1 |
| Neck pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | 4-ply Black |
| Pickup Covers | Black Soapbar |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | C |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Amber |
| Switchwasher | Historic Black |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Historic Stepped 2-ply |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Kluson Six In-Line with Cream Buttons |
| Street price | $8,299 |
