Gibson Super 400CES listing On Reverb

[tomvwash]

This arrived today. It's actually mint, minus the very small section of binding, now tight and near flush to bout. Minor (fuss)! Rubbed out the glue spot at bottom of bout too. Also, this is 2020 Super, not a 2003. Seller doesn't understand how to read a SN or just an oversight. I'm fine with the oversight. It looks unplayed and probably is.

[wintermoon]

Nice score Tom!

[tomvwash]

Odd, though, packing sheet has date of purchase as 1-30-2003 from Wildwood, but SN COA and on F Hole is: 23550003.

[vinnyv1k]

The last S400 was made in 2017, regardless a big Congrats Tom.
The year it was made is inconsequential. Sweet Gibby !

[QAman]

Odd, though, packing sheet has date of purchase as 1-30-2003 from Wildwood, but SN COA and on F Hole is: 23550003.

Tom - check for brown label through treble f hole. That label is always dated . Also, the Gibson Custom , Art and Historic period pre dates 2020.


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[tomvwash]

Tom - check for brown label through treble f hole. That label is always dated . Also, the Gibson Custom , Art and Historic period pre dates 2020.


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Interesting, no brown label there, only the orange label on bass side. How do I read the SN, then???

[QAman]

Interesting, no brown label there, only the orange label on bass side. How do I read the SN, then???

Tom,
Does the packing slip of 2003 contain the matching serial number to the guitar and other documents.


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[tomvwash]

Tom,
Does the packing slip of 2003 contain the matching serial number to the guitar and other documents.


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Yes, thanks for asking. It all matches, with the standard orange placard--all the same. Brown label would be good to see!

[garybaldy]

Odd, though, packing sheet has date of purchase as 1-30-2003 from Wildwood, but SN COA and on F Hole is: 23550003.

Beautiful guitar. Am I looking at the correct listing on Reverb? The SN on the COA is not as you have quoted. The COA makes it a 2002.

[ThatRhythmMan]

As noted by others. It’s not 2020. Everything fits with early 2000s. Custom Shop serial numbers can be inconsistent and very confusing.


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[tomvwash]

Beautiful guitar. Am I looking at the correct listing on Reverb? The SN on the COA is not as you have quoted. The COA makes it a 2002.

No, this is not mine...attached mine....

[tomvwash]

As noted by others. It’s not 2020. Everything fits with early 2000s. Custom Shop serial numbers can be inconsistent and very confusing.


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I didn't realize that but good to know at this point. Thank you. 2003, then, which looks and feels mostly unplayed.

[garybaldy]

No, this is not mine...attached mine....

The COA I posted was on the link in your post #1. They've clearly removed yours and put a very similar 400 in it's place!

[floatingpickup]

That’s a beautiful guitar. I’m happy to hear it worked out as well as it did. I expected that it would, from the pictures and, as I mentioned earlier, I didn’t expect the binding issue to be an issue. It sounds like the seller was very honest and transparent, pointing that out when it is really nothing to worry about. You got a great deal on a very special guitar.
Keith

[tomvwash]

The COA I posted was on the link in your post #1. They've clearly removed yours and put a very similar 400 in it's place!

I do not think so. The link is no longer active. I can't make this any larger, but here is the original pic.

[Ob Com]

Many, many congratulations on a beautiful instrument.

i have been following this thread and hoping that when you got it all would be well as indeed it has proved to be.

i think the Super 400’s from the early 2000’s are exceptionally fine examples of the type.

Just out of this world instruments.

Enjoy and please post more photographs if you can.

[garybaldy]

I do not think so. The link is no longer active. I can't make this any larger, but here is the original pic.

The link is still active but it's a different S400 guitar that comes up.

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

Stellar guitar! I’m glad it’s great and look forward to some clips so we can hear it. Keep it humidified and love it forever - it’s a true piece of history. Congratulations, Tom.

[2bornot2bop]

Told you all it was fine. I’m happy TW snagged it!
Congratulations!

[tomvwash]

Told you all it was fine. I’m happy TW snagged it!
Congratulations!

I knew you would straighten those pics out! Thank you. Yes, you were right on this one, as were others here. It's settling in now with 51percent FL indoor humidity and new set of TI 12s.

[deacon Mark]

It looks great almost a twin to my 2005 Hutch. I did carve and new ebony saddle I like the sound better and the intonation is same. You did well and I pretty much thought the issues nothing. You win!

[Midnight Blues]

Absolutely GORGEOUS! Congrats, HNGD and play her in good health!

[2bornot2bop]

It looks great almost a twin to my 2005 Hutch. I did carve and new ebony saddle I like the sound better and the intonation is same. You did well and I pretty much thought the issues nothing. You win!

I wish you were local to me. I’ve got an acoustic that’s hurting for an experienced luthier.

[Woody Sound]

That's a gorgeous burst color.

[wintermoon]

Interesting, no brown label there, only the orange label on bass side. How do I read the SN, then???

Look around inside, those brown labels sometimes had a tendency to fall off.