• A rare dual pickup model, this 1974 Gibson Johnny Smith has a sunburst finish on a 17" body with a Venetian cutaway, and an ebony fingerboard on a 5-piece figured maple/walnut neck. The guitar comes equipped with an L-5-style tailpiece and Kluson Sealfast tuners. It also features dual floating mini-humbucking pickups and an 1/8" output. This guitar comes with the original hard shell case and was made in Kalamazoo, USA. Currently on consignment - price reduced. It is in Excellent Condition (EC).

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 565843
  • 1974
  • EC
  • Gloss sunburst finish
  • 17" body
  • Venetian cutaway
  • B-w-b-w-b-w top purfling
  • Spruce top
  • Bound body, f-holes, fingerboard, pickguard and peghead
  • 5-piece figured maple/walnut neck
  • 20-fret ebony fingerboard with split-block pearl inlays
  • 1-3/4" nut, 25" scale
  • Raised tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Adjustable ebony bridge with pearl inlays on base
  • Dual floating mini-humbucking pickups
  • Pots date to 6th week of 1974
  • 2 volume and 2 tone controls with 3-way switch mounted on pickguard 
  • 1/8" output (1/8" to 1/4" cord in case)
  • Large black peghead overlay features pearl split-diamond and logo inlay
  • L-5-style tailpiece features vertical plaque mounted on ebony badge
  • Original Kluson Sealfast tuners with keystone buttons
  • Gold hardware
  • Original hard shell case (cherry red lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
  • Consignment

Gibson Johnny Smith Archtop Hollowbody Electric Guitar (1974)

Gibson Johnny Smith Archtop Hollowbody Electric Guitar (1974)

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SKU: 45U-219164

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A rare dual pickup model, this 1974 Gibson Johnny Smith has a sunburst finish on a 17" body with a Venetian cutaway, and an ebony fingerboard on a 5-piece figured maple/walnut neck. The guitar comes equipped with an L-5-style tailpiece and Kluson Sealfast tuners. It also features dual floating mini-humbucking pickups and an 1/8" output. This guitar comes with the original hard shell case and was made in Kalamazoo, USA. Currently on consignment - price reduced. It is in Excellent Condition (EC).

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 565843
  • 1974
  • EC
  • Gloss sunburst finish
  • 17" body
  • Venetian cutaway
  • B-w-b-w-b-w top purfling
  • Spruce top
  • Bound body, f-holes, fingerboard, pickguard and peghead
  • 5-piece figured maple/walnut neck
  • 20-fret ebony fingerboard with split-block pearl inlays
  • 1-3/4" nut, 25" scale
  • Raised tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Adjustable ebony bridge with pearl inlays on base
  • Dual floating mini-humbucking pickups
  • Pots date to 6th week of 1974
  • 2 volume and 2 tone controls with 3-way switch mounted on pickguard 
  • 1/8" output (1/8" to 1/4" cord in case)
  • Large black peghead overlay features pearl split-diamond and logo inlay
  • L-5-style tailpiece features vertical plaque mounted on ebony badge
  • Original Kluson Sealfast tuners with keystone buttons
  • Gold hardware
  • Original hard shell case (cherry red lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
  • Consignment
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