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1980 Gibson guitar, bass and banjo catalogue
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This catalogue is dated 1980. It featured the following guitars. Click on the images for full size versions, or click on the model names below for more about each instrument

Arch top guitars:
Kalamazoo Award Model
Super V CES
Super 400CES
L-5CES
JSD
Byrdland
Super 400C
L-5C
Howard Roberts Artist
Howard Roberts Custom
Howard Roberts Fusion
ES-175/CC
ES-175D

Les Pauls:
Les Paul Artist
Les Paul Artisan
Les Paul Custom
Les Paul Pro Deluxe
Les Paul Standard
Les Paul Deluxe
The "Paul" (Standard)
The "Paul" (Deluxe)

Thinline guitars:
ES-Artist
ES-355TDSV
ES-347TD
ES-345TDSV
ES-335PRO
ES-335TD

Solid body guitars:
Flying V-II
L-5S
Explorer II
335-S Deluxe
335-S Custom
335-S Standard
SG Standard
The "SG" (Standard)
The "SG" (Deluxe)
EDS-1275
RD Artist
Sonex-180 Custom
Sonex-180 Standard
Sonex-180 Deluxe

Basses:
RD Artist bass
Ripper L9-S
G3
Grabber

Acoustic Guitars:
J-200
Dove
Heritage
Hummingbird
J-55
J-50
J-45
J-40


Banjos / Mandolin:
F-5L
All American
Florentine
800 series
250 series



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Gibson Angus Young Signature SG
Gibson Angus Young Signature SG Nickel Hardware

A faithful reproduction of Young's trademark axe! It's exact, even down to the worn engraving on the Lyre Vibrola tailpiece. Mahogany body and neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl trapezoid inlays, single-bound neck, nickel hardware, a '57 Classic humbucker (neck), an Angus Signature humbucker (bridge), and devil graphic on headstock. Definitely a guitar that's made to rock "all night long."

Gibson SG bass
Gibson SG Reissue 4-String Bass Heritage Cherry Sunburst Chrome Hardware

The small, fast bass. Gibson's classic dual-pickup SG bass from the '60s is back! It has the 30-1/2" short scale of the original, as well as its slim, fast neck. Mahogany body and neck. It features a vintage-style TB Plus neck humbucker and a mini-humbucker at the bridge for wide tonal range. Includes hardshell case.

Also available in Ebony

Gibson Thunderbird IV Active Bass Zebra Wood
Gibson Thunderbird IV Active Bass Zebra Wood

The Thunderbird IV debuted in 1963 with the original Firebird guitar series. The most highly respected of all Gibson basses, the Thunderbird was reissued in 1987 with original reverse body styling and new, special-design pickups. This limited edition T-Bird features a gorgeous zebrawood body as well as two TB Plus ceramic magnet humbuckers to dish out the rumble necessary for heavy rock and blues.

Gibson Custom Shop Custom Shop CS-336 Figured Top Electric Guitar
Gibson Custom Shop Custom Shop CS-336 Figured Top Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Created by Gibson's Custom, Art, & Historic Division, it's a "tonally carved" guitar with a solid mahogany carved back-and-sides unit, a carved, bookmatched, figured maple top, and a center block that is an integral part of the top and back. The shape is a scaled-down version of the ES-335, offering the player more comfort from this highly refined version of the classic. Includes hardshell case

Available in vintage cherry, antique sunburst or tangerine burst

Gibson Thunderbird IV
Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass

The Thunderbird IV debuted in 1963 with the original Firebird guitar series. The most highly respected of all Gibson basses, it was reissued in 1987 with original reverse body styling and TB Plus ceramic magnet humbuckers. Its thunderous output is enhanced by a 9-ply mahogany-and-walnut neck that extends through the body. Mahogany wings, an ebony fretboard, and black chrome hardware provide stunning dark looks. 34" scale, black top-hat knobs with inserts, Schaller tuners, and 3-way adjustable tailpiece. Includes Gibson hardshell case.

Gibson ES-137 Custom Electric Guitar Light Burst Gold Hardware
Gibson ES-137 Custom Electric Guitar Light Burst Gold Hardware

Based on the ES-137 Classic, the Gibson ES-137 Custom Electric Guitar is the first Gibson archtop to employ a mahogany center block for reduced feedback and greater sustain. Other features are all Gibson deluxe: laminated curly maple body, binding on top and bottom, bound fingerboard, bound peghead, ebony fingerboard, split-diamond overlay headstock, pearloid split-diamond fingerboard inlays, 6-way Varitone switch that filters tone from fat to thin, and '57 Classic pickups (the original Gibson humbuckers from 1957). The magnets and 42-gauge enamel-coated wire are from the original suppliers and the pickups are built by Gibson on the original machinery.

available in candy apple red, cherry sunburst, light burst and tri-burst

Gibson ES-335 Reissue Electric Guitar
Gibson ES-335 Reissue Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry

The Gibson ES-335 Reissue Electric Guitar is about the most versatile guitar you can have. Classic semi-hollowbody design and dual '57 Gibson humbuckers combine to produce everything from full-bodied growls to singing sustain. Also features a thin tapered 1960s neck and rosewood fingerboard (24-3/4" scale), body/neck binding, nickel-plated hardware with Grover heads, tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, separate volume and tone controls, and a 3-way switch.

available in: ebony, heritage cherry, light burst, triburst, vintage sunburst, heritage cherry sunburst, honey burst, antique natural

Gibson SG Standard Historic Reissue Guitar with Maestro
Gibson SG Standard Historic Reissue Guitar with Maestro

With its ultra-thin, double-cutaway body, the SG was lighter than the Les Paul and allowed freer access to the upper register -- both features that rockers immediately appreciated. This reissue features a mahogany body, Maestro tailpiece, 1960 slim-taper neck profile, vintage tulip tuners, and '57 Classic humbucking pickups -- all features of the original SG.