For organizational consideration, the following category names and variations for standard production models have been listed in the following sequence: Barney Kessel Series, B.B. King Series, Byrdland Series, Centennial & Guitar of the Month Series, Challenger Series, Chet Atkins Series, Corvus Series, Doubleneck Series, ES Series, Electric Models: Explorer Series, Firebird Reverse Series, Firebird Series, Flying V Series, Howard Roberts Series, Johnny Smith Series, L-4, L-5, L-6, Super V CES & Le Grande Series, Les Paul Series: Standard Mfg., M Series, Marauder Series, Melody Maker Series, Miscellaneous, Moderne Series, Nighthawk, Blueshawk, & Hawk Series, RD Series, SG Series, Sonex Series, Spirit Series, Super 400 CES Series, Tal Farlow Series, and Trini Lopez Series. Depending on the amount of variations and models under these major category headings, there also may be subcategories (i.e., Les Paul and Variations), which further define individual listings. Musician´s models are alphabetized by their first names.
Following the above standard production listings, the Gibson Custom Shop & Historic Collection Model information is listed in the following sequence: Custom Shop: General Information, Custom Shop: Custom Collection Abbreviations, Custom Shop: Historic Collection Abbreviations, Custom Shop: Limited/Special Editions, Custom Shop: Archtop Series, Custom Shop: Designer Series, Custom Shop: ES Series, Custom Shop: SG Series, Custom Shop: Historic Collection Les Paul Series, Custom Shop: Custom Collection Les Paul Series, and Custom Shop: Les Paul Limited Editions.
Following these Custom Shop/Historic Collection listings, Electric basses will appear in the following sequence: Electric Bass: EB Series, Electric Bass: Misc. Models, Electric Bass: Les Paul Bass Series, Electric Bass: LPB (Les Paul Bass) Series, and Electric Bass: Thunderbird Series.
Following the above standard production listings, the Gibson Custom Shop & Historic Collection Model information is listed in the following sequence: Custom Shop: General Information, Custom Shop: Custom Collection Abbreviations, Custom Shop: Historic Collection Abbreviations, Custom Shop: Limited/Special Editions, Custom Shop: Archtop Series, Custom Shop: Designer Series, Custom Shop: ES Series, Custom Shop: SG Series, Custom Shop: Historic Collection Les Paul Series, Custom Shop: Custom Collection Les Paul Series, and Custom Shop: Les Paul Limited Editions.
Following these Custom Shop/Historic Collection listings, Electric basses will appear in the following sequence: Electric Bass: EB Series, Electric Bass: Misc. Models, Electric Bass: Les Paul Bass Series, Electric Bass: LPB (Les Paul Bass) Series, and Electric Bass: Thunderbird Series.
Add 15%-50% for original Natural Blonde finish (depending on rarity and original condition) on all non-current Gibson electrics listed below which were manufactured with this finish option.
Subtract approx. 50% for refinishing on all models listed below.
Typically subtract 10%-20% for Gibson electric guitars with factory fitted Kahler or Floyd Rose locking tremolos, as they are not as desirable as those instruments without.