Gibson Moderne
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The Gibson Moderne electric solid-body guitars appeared at the 1958 NAMM trade show. Its body was made of korina and featured an elongated bass side(similar to the Flying V's), and scooped-out treble side. Along with the Explorer and Flying V, the Moderne was to be part Gibson's 1958 Modernistic guitar lineup. However, there is no conclusive evidence that any Modernes actually shipped in 1958. Ted McCarty, the guitar's designer, was quoted as saying that four or five prototypes were built.
Gibson reissued the Moderne as the "Moderne Heritage" in 1982. Only 500 were produced.
The Gibson Moderne was also featured on the Sony Playstation 2 video game in 2005, "Guitar Hero" as an unlockable.
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- Gruhn's Guide To Vintage Guitars By George Gruhn
- The Ultimate Guitar Book By Tony Bacon
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