Gibson Moderne
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The Gibson Moderne is an electric guitar model prototyped by Gibson in 1957. It was designed alongside the Flying V and Explorer-"Futura" as part of a stylistically advanced line of electric guitars.[1] However, unlike the Flying V and Explorer, the Moderne was not put into production until 1982.
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Gibson Moderne | |
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Manufacturer | Gibson |
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Construction | |
Body type | Solid |
Neck joint | Set-in |
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Neck | Mahogany |
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Bridge | Tune-o-matic |
Pickup(s) | 2 Humbuckers |
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Because few prototypes were made in the 1950s, and no authenticated example is currently known, the hypothetical 1958 Moderne has been called the "mythical great white whale" or "holy grail" of collectible guitars.[2]