{"product_id":"gibson-everly-brothers-signature-limited-edition-56-of-100-1996","title":"Gibson 1996 Everly Brothers Signature Ebony #56\/100 Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDon and Phil Everly approached Gibson in the early 1960s with specific ideas about what their signature guitar needed to do. Don Everly devised the double tail-fin pickguards himself — they extended below the bridge to protect the top from his vigorous strumming.  The moustache bridge with star inlays was designed by their father Ike Everly. The black finish was the standard specification. The result was one of the most visually distinctive acoustic guitars Gibson has ever produced — a guitar that you can tell a mile off, and whose combination of double pickguard and star inlays is one of the most instantly recognizable in the history of acoustic guitar design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/guitar.com\/reviews\/electric-guitar\/the-big-review-gibson-murphy-lab-les-paul\/\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFrom 1962 to 1971, only 488 Everly Brothers models were made. The model was discontinued in 1972 and reissued periodically thereafter, achieving the status of cult classic that eluded it commercially in its original production run. The player roster is remarkable: Tom Petty, Cat Stevens, Paul McCartney, and Roger Daltrey all owned and played Everly Brothers guitars.  Cat Stevens used a 1969 black J-180 to record Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat — two of the most important acoustic albums of the early 1970s. Elvis Presley owned one. Jimmy Page owns an early black 1962 example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis 1996 limited edition — number 56 of 100 — is signed by Don Everly on the inside label, a provenance detail that makes this specific instrument directly connected to the man whose playing and design input created the model. The AccuVoice electronics with balanced output are the period-correct onboard system for this edition, ready for direct connection to a PA or recording interface. The sitka spruce top over maple back and sides produces the balanced, projecting tone with the percussive attack that the brothers pioneered — which made this guitar the rhythm foundation of some of the most influential records of the early rock era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe rosewood moustache bridge with star inlays, double pickguards, graduated mother-of-pearl star fingerboard inlays, and gold tuners are all correct and original. Slim Taper mahogany neck at .886\" at the first fret. At 5 lbs 5.5 oz this is a remarkably light instrument for its body size. Original hardshell case included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe guitar shows finish checking, which gives it a classic look for sure.  It was really hard to catch in pictures - look for the one closeup to check it out.  The frets are in excellent shape and the neck set is spot on.  The action is low and the saddle is high.  There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOriginal paperwork is included in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Ebony \/ Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5lbs 5.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: \u003cspan\u003eSitka Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: \u003cspan\u003eMaple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: \u003cspan\u003eMahogany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile: Slim Taper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: \u003cspan\u003eGraduated Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cspan\u003e24.75\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 1st Fret: .886\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 9th Fret: .947\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 40-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody length: 20-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower bout: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 9-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper bout: 11-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody depth\/thickness: 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString gauge: 12-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics?: Gibson AccuVoice w\/ balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics Original? Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: \u003cspan\u003eDouble 60s-style Tortoise J-180\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: \u003cspan\u003eRosewood Moustache with Star Inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Original \/ Gold \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: OHSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: Inside label signed by Don Everly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping policy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site.  Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air.  Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56405455863974,"sku":"G-2233","price":4499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/gibson-1996-everly-brothers-signature-ebony-56100-signed-3436487.jpg?v=1777002674","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/gibson-everly-brothers-signature-limited-edition-56-of-100-1996","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}