2011 Gibson Super 400

[Bluedawg]

My 2008 S400 has the same pearl cover, also a natural.

Locating the strap button on the bass side of the heel cap might be slightly better than putting it on the centerline of the guitar as it might slightly reduce the tendency for the guitar to tilt forward (as happens when the strap button is in this area).







I agree, I couldn't imagine ever parting with my Super 400. Amazingly versatile guitar for a big archtop. Kinda like a really big and really expensive Tele!

Thanks for the note on the pearl truss rod cover .... I feel better knowing it is probably original to the guitar

The strap button on this guitar is unsightly imho, but it works great and it results in a very comfortable position for me .. I like to use a strap even while sitting and hold the guitar in a "classical" position ... and the guitar does not tip forward with this strap button location ...

Also the size of the guitar is not an issue while holding it in the classical position ... it is very comfortable to hold

I usually use a click on strap system wrapped around the headstock ... that works well, but the guitar tends to slip down to my right when I do that and I need to adjust it occasionally


I'll have to see how my other archtops fair after the "honeymoon" phase is over .... I can't imagine selling one of my L5s, but if they go too long without being played I may have to consider selling one to open up space and free up some cash .... maybe a Super Eagle or a 19 inch archtop would be worth a try

[Drifter]

Damn, that S400 looks incredible, and huuuge compared to the Wes! I'm sure the sound of that giant just knocks you over. Happy NGD, congrats & enjoy!

[2bornot2bop]

I would love to add one of Danny W's Citations, Kalamazoo Award, or thin bodied archtops ... even one of his Johnny A's

And then there are Benedettos, Molls, Campellones, Treniers and more to think about

LOL

But I'm also at the point were I'm ready to reduce my guitar numbers

the Super 400 looks like it will be my ultimate electric archtop and could be the last electric archtop guitar standing if I had to sell off everything else .... I'm not sure there's anything out there that could beat the Super 400 out of its place

So I'll be trying to maintain a balance between satisfying GAS verses minimalizing and trying to stay financially solvent

Welcome to the dark side of BIG archtop madness BD!

I'm moved today just knowing that you finally found a Super 400 worthy of you taking the plunge! That's a 'for life' acquisition, if I ever saw one, right there! I like seeing people acquiring a guitar of their dreams, or any acquisition that makes someone happy. We're not gettin' any younger fellas!

[vinnyv1k]

A big Congrats Bluedawg. My blonde 2014 is just starting to open up nicely. S400's are total tone monsters. You can see why Kenny Burrell never had a bad sound. You can't get a bad sound if you tried out of a S400.
They don't call them the flagship King of Archtops for nothing. I like your taste.....just like mine :-) Enjoy !!!

[Thumpalumpacus]

Man, that is beautimous. Happy playing!

[rabbit]

Dawg! Beautiful fiddles!

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt & guess that you're still a 'young pup.'
But, after a certain age, one says "delayed gratification my ##s !"

[2bornot2bop]

Delayed gratification suggests you'll be here tomorrow.

I knew a 55 year old who was reluctant to spend because he was worried about some future day. He died in his sleep from a heart attach at 55.

Now is as good as it gets. Tomorrow is promised to nobody. Play em while you can

[Bluedawg]

Dawg! Beautiful fiddles!

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt & guess that you're still a 'young pup.'
But, after a certain age, one says "delayed gratification my ##s !"

Is 53 still a "young pup?"

Some days it still feels like it .. others not so much

[hot ford coupe]

That's a major league acquisition. I would burn my hands with all that flame. Congrats on NGD.