Gibson Custom and Tak Matsumoto join forces to produce one of the finest signature models issued this year, a splendid black double cutaway guitar with golden hardware.
When it comes to who is who and who is the king of Japanese guitarists, Tak Matsumoto comes up as the only logical answer. His guitar skills have even got him admiration and huge fan base outside Japan. After several signature models, Tak was approached by Gibson Custom for a top notch signature guitar. The result of their cooperation is Tak Matsumoto Doublecut Custom Ebony. A guitar of peerless beauty and powerful, versatile tone. Gibson Custom`s quality standards apply to this model, which means that this one is built to last and sound magnificent for ages. No effort was spared in the process of making of this axe. Gibson`s traditional appointments are cleverly mixed with Tak`s list of specs and preferences.
Gibson Custom Tak Matsumoto Doublecut Custom Ebony is a solid guitar with double cutaway body made of a single piece of mahogany. It is topped with maple cap. Tune-o-matic bridge and stoptail bar comprise the bridge section with both being plated in gold. Burstbuckers are installed in both the bridge and neck positions and feature a slightly reduced controls unit. There`s only one tone knob, while each pickup has an independent volume control. Three-way toggle is still used as the pickups switch. Mahogany neck has Tak Matsumoto contour in the back and is topped with a richlite fingerboard. 22 frets, block markers, traditional Gibson`s 12" radius and 1-11/16" corian nut make up the fingerboard specs. The MSRP is set at $5,762. For more info check Tak Matsumoto Doublecut detail page on our site or on Gibson Custom official web page.
