During the late 1950s, Gibson was at the forefront of innovation under the direction of the renowned Ted McCarty, who oversaw the creation of iconic features like the PAF humbucker, Tune-o-matic bridge, and the celebrated Les Paul models. Despite these successes, some of Gibson’s ideas were truly ahead of their time, as demonstrated by their Modernistic series. While the Flying V and Explorer have since become legendary, they were initially met with resistance. Among these rare designs, the Gibson Moderne stands out as the most enigmatic, with no confirmed originals ever found. The Gibson Custom 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue faithfully interprets the design from the original patent, featuring the bold, sweeping body shape and distinctive “Gumby” headstock that define this elusive classic.
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