1952 Gibson Super 400 Natural

In 1934, Gibson introduced its most impressive and highly-appointed archtop yet: the 18″-wide Super 400. Unlike many instruments whose development and refinement borrowed from a diversity of builders and tinkerers, the archtop guitar is unique because its inspiration can be traced directly to one man: Orville Gibson. Although Gibson’s early 1890s designs differ greatly from the modern archtop guitar, he set in motion nearly 50 years of innovation that culminated in the Super 400. The Super 400 is over the top in every way. It's a big guitar that a packs an even bigger sound. With modest attention to detail, it pushes the concept of deluxe appointments to another level.  This 1952 Super 400 is a remarkable example of the purely acoustic '50s-era model. Its tone is powerful and cutting with a wide dynamic range. It stays clean and clear even when you push it hard. It projects quickly, and its sound jumps across the room. All of the delicate subtleties of your playing style influence and