Gibson Theodore: An unreleased design from Ted McCarty
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21.03.2022

Gibson Theodore: An unreleased design from Ted McCarty

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Words by Eli Duxson

The first Gibson Archive Collection release pays homage to their former president with this limited run

Gibson has unveiled the Gibson Theodore based on the design from their legendary former president Ted McCarty 65 years ago to the day on March 18.

What you need to know:

  • Gibson has unveiled the Gibson Theodore based on the design from their legendary former president Ted McCarty 65 years ago to the day on March 18.
  • McCarty helped develop some of the most iconic electric guitars ever created such as the Les Paul, ES-335, Flying V, Explorer, SG, and Firebird.
  • Only 318 (aka March 18) Theodores will be released total.

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McCarty helped develop some of the most iconic electric guitars ever created such as the Les Paul, ES-335, Flying V, Explorer, SG, and Firebird, and at the “height of his creative output”, Ted detailed and signed a drawing for a new solid body instrument concept which was never produced, until now.

The first-ever Gibson Archive Collection release will be made across three different colours, Natural, Cherry, and Ebony, with an alder body, scimitar headstock, double Florentine cutaways, and a walnut centre strip.

The Theodore boasts a lightweight and balanced construction with P-90 pickups, said to deliver effortless sustain, alongside a rich diversity of tones.

Only 318 (aka March 18) Theodores will be released total, while they will include a deluxe package with a Historic-style brown hardshell exterior and pink interior guitar case, as well as a leather strap, a print of Ted McCarty’s original signed drawing of the guitar, a 1957-style catalogue print, and a Certificate of Authenticity booklet.

Head to Gibson for more information.