Gibson Heritage Series Moderne electric guitar, made in USA,...

Estimate

£6,000 - £7,000

Gibson Heritage Series Moderne electric guitar, made in USA, circa 1982; Body: natural finished Korina, light surface marks to centre back otherwise very good; Neck: good; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good; Electrics: working; Hardware: good; Case: original hard case and tags; Weight: 3.26kg; Overall condition: very good

*Sold with a selection of original purchase and finance papers

The Moderne model was designed as part of the modernistic range of guitars due to be introduced at the 1958 NAMM Show alongside the Flying V and Explorer. The model never made it into production, although remained as a concept until it was released in limited numbers between 1981 and 1983