For his first Master Artisan offering, Leo Scala tinkered with period materials and techniques to iterate on the ‘58 Flying V as though the iconic design were brand new.

The Scala Master Artisan guitars almost never come up for sale. Leo Scala has built guitars for many noted players, including Slash and Richard Fortus of Guns N’ Roses, Phil X, Doug Aldrich (White Snake/Dio), Peter Thorn, etc.

This is one of only 3 Hybrid Super ’58 Flying Vs made by Gibson Master Artisan, Leo Scala, back in 2022. The nice thing about the Hybrid V is it offers the flexibility of both string-through body or stop tail.

This guitar is in Mint/As New Condition. Includes custom hardshell case with dark brown suede covering and large Gibson logo on the inside, plus a V headstock-shaped metal case which serves as the COA.

THE HYBRID SERIES – FEATURES:
⦁ Brass Stop Tail Added to the V Plate, for Alternate Stringings
⦁ Solid Korina Body and Long Neck Tenon
⦁ Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard
⦁ Hand Lacquered and Aged by Leo Scala
⦁ Custom Wound “Retrophonic” Humbucker Pickup
⦁ Tune-0-Matic Bridge with 1.5″ Brass Studs
⦁ 50s Wiring with Master Volume
⦁ Custom Bumblebee Capacitors
⦁ Custom Dog Ear Pickup Rings

Here is the link from the Gibson web site displaying the Scala Collection. The guitar for sale is 02/03 (White Version) in the ’58 Flying V Hybrid Series:

https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Master-Artisan-Collection/leo-scala

Here is the link where Gibson CEO, Cesar Gueikian, discusses the Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V guitars:
https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/its-about-celebrating-peoples-skills-experience-and-depth-of-knowledge-cesar-gueikian-on-gibsons-groundbreaking-master-artisan-collection

And here is a link where Leo Scala discusses his Super ’58 Flying V Collection:

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***SOLD*** 2023 Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul, Gemini Replica, Brazilian Rosewood, EXC!

This is a 2023 Left Handed Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 (R9) Les Paul with Ultra Heavy Aging, Gemini Replica, Brazilian Rosewood, EXC! Dates from 2/17/23, with serial # 92204 4.

This is a custom order/Made-To-Measure Left Handed replica of Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian’s personal 1959 Les Paul Standard (Burst), a historically significant Burst as it was the next Burst manufactured after one of the most iconic of Bursts: Greeny. Here are more details about Gemini and Greeny:

https://www.guitarplayer.com/…/the-story-of-gemini-the…

This is the only Gibson Gemini replica on the planet, lefty or righty, has the highest (and most expensive) degree of Murphy Lab aging, and it’s a Brazilian. If you want the Unicorn and most collectable of modern Left Handed high-end Les Pauls, this is it!

***SOLD*** 2023 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul, 5A Quilt Top, Mint!

This is a special order (Made-to-Measure) Custom Shop Left Handed Gibson 1959 Les Paul Reissue (R9) from 2023, with a 5A Cherry Quilt Top, VOS, Nickel Hardware, OHSC with all paperwork. The build date was 9-22-23.

Some guitars are instruments as well as works of art – this R9 definitely fits both categories. 5A is the highest designation for the degree of figuring of the top, and this Les Paul is truly stunning.

Also, it is nearly impossible to order a guitar from Gibson with exposed double-white humbuckers, making this Les Paul even that much more rare.

And it plays and sounds as well as it looks – it’s the complete package for a Les Paul. It’s one of the nicest ones I’ve seen in over 40 years!

For Sale: 2005 Left Handed Santa Cruz Brazilian OM-C, Special Order, Mint/As New, with OHSC.

Specs:

⦁ Brazilian Rosewood back and sides
⦁ Carpathian (European) Spruce top
⦁ Cutaway Body
⦁ Brazilian Rosewood overlay
⦁ Abalone rosette
⦁ Herringbone top purfle
⦁ Adirondack braces attached with hot hide glue
⦁ Pickguard included/unattached
⦁ Nut width is 1 3/4 inch.
⦁ Scale: is 25.375 inches.
⦁ Added K&K Pure Mini Pickup
⦁ Tortoise Shell Pickguard (never attached)
⦁ Original TKL Case

The top is made from Carpathian Spruce, indigenous to central and eastern Europe. While similar to Adirondack, it has a faster break-in period.

The neck is a soft, rounded “V” shape with thickness of .896 at the nut and about 1 inch at the 12th fret.

If you ordered this guitar today, the price would be $22,295 with a long wait time.

This is a very special and rare high-end left handed acoustic guitar priced to move!

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This is a new 2023 Left Handed Gibson Murphy Lab ES-335, 1959 reissue, Ebony Finish, Ultra Light Aged, Special Order. The wait time for this guitar is over 2 years.

Description:

The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than ever, thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original examples. The expert craftspeople at Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay, and color of the priceless vintage models in magnificent detail. The result is a playing and ownership experience that will keep you coming back for more.

The 1959 ES™ Reissue models feature rounded cutaways, Medium C-shape neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays, and vintage-replica parts. It also features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Body:

Body Style: ES
Body Shape: ES-335
Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck:

Profile: Medium C
Scale Length: 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12 in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687 in
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware:

Finish: Nickel, Murphy Lab Light Aged
Bridge: ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Black Butyrate Top Hats with Dial Pointers
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Mounting Rings: Black M69 Medium & Tall
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Electronics:

Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4″ Switchcraft

Miscellaneous:

Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Certificate of Authenticity

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This is a 1961 Factory Left Handed D-28 (D-28L), Serial # 180455 in Near Mint/Extra Fine Condition. It is a one-owner guitar, 100% original with no cracks or repairs (most vintage Martins come with an assortment of cracks, repairs, and excess wear – there are few exceptions) !

This guitar has been inspected in-hand by Gary Burnette of Bee-3 Vintage Guitars, who has seen as many vintage acoustics as anyone. He stated it was the cleanest vintage D-28 he has seen, lefty or righty.

The guitar recently came back from master luthier and renowned authority on vintage Martin guitars, John Arnold. Mr. Arnold performed a perfect neck reset using hot hide glue (hot hide glue was used through 1964, when Martin moved from the original North Street factory. The action was lowered to 5/64 (low E) and 4/64 (high E) at the 12th fret. The original ivory saddle and nut were preserved and adjusted, and the frets were leveled, recrowned, and polished (see pic of letter documenting inspection and work on the guitar).

There is no lifting of the bridge or pickguard, it has minimal wear on the first 3 frets. The finish is in incredible unfaded condition with a beautiful color to the German spruce top with no checking, and no typical arm wear on the top lower bout. German Spruce was used by Martin from 1957-64 as an upgrade to Sitka Spruce and was in limited supply. The upgraded German Spruce was 4x the cost of Sitka Spruce on the Martin price list. There is some minimal wear around the sound hole with some light scratches. There is a small area of minor wear on the back upper bout. The Brazilian Rosewood sides and back are gorgeous, and the back of the neck looks practically new.

It has a good string break angle, sustains and projects great as you would expect from the best vintage D-28s. The neck has a great comfortable profile. Everything underneath, including the bracing and maple bridge plate, is original and perfectly intact.

This is only the 3rd pre-1964 factory Left Handed D-28 I have seen (the other 2 being a 1941 and 1948). I mention pre-1964 because Martin ceased production at their old factory on 10 West North Street on 6-26-64. A number of changes to production ensued after the move to the new factory, including the discontinuation of hide glue, introduction of the drop-in saddle, etc. And we all know about the dreaded bridge plate change from maple to rosewood several years later. I have had many requests for vintage Martins, with many mentioning 1964 as a critical year and looking for the earlier ones.

My personal history of Martin guitar ownership includes: 1938 000-28, 1947 000-28, 1950 00-21L, 1954 D-28, 1954 D-18L, 1962 D-28.

The guitar comes with the original chipboard soft-shell case, with the owner’s name in acronyms found just above the handle. The guitar will ship in a heavy duty deluxe hardshell case (see pics of the cases) and the original case will be shipped separately.

The pre-1964 Factory Left Handed Martin D-28s are among the rarest of the top-tier Lefty vintage guitars, and only come around once every 20 years or so based on my personal experience of collecting vintage guitars since the early 1980s. Being a one-owner and in this condition, it could be more like once every 40-50 years!

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