1982 Gibson Sonex 180 Deluxe in Antique Fireburst
Notice the Gibson script on the headstock - a typical early eighties feature that harks back to the very early days of Gibson
The Sonex 180 Deluxe was Gibsons cheapest guitar; at its launch in 1980 it was listed at just $299. This price rose with different colour options, and left handed models. It was available in more colours than the Sonex Custom, Standard or Artist.
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Gibson Sonex 180 Deluxe chronology
- 1980 Launch. Finishes: Ebony only [1]
- 1981 Finishes, Ebony and White - $349 [2]
- 1982 Prices: Ebony ($349), Candy Apple Red ($399), Silverburst, Antique Fireburst ($434). Left handed models in all colours except ebony ($449) [3]
- 1983 The 1983 catalogue has no mention of the Sonex (but also doesn't mention several other models) [4]. The price for basic colours remained the same throughout 1983, although the premium colours had a price cut for the second list of the year. Prices: Silver, Ebony ($369), Silverburst, Candy Apple Red, Antique Fireburst, Electric Blue ($469 Jan '83, $439 Jun '83). Left handed premium $100 Jan '83, $70 Jun '83 [5][6].
- 1984 The January 84 pricelist only lists two colours; ebony and red both at $419 for left and right handed models [7]. The June '84 pricelist makes no changes and is the final listing [8].
- 1985 Instrument discontinued [9]
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