1968 Gibson Country Western, Serial Number 907111
Introduced in 1955 as a natural-finished alternative to the Southern Jumbo, the Country Western paired Gibson flat-top construction with split parallelogram fretboard inlays, multi-ply body binding, and a mother-of-pearl Crown peghead inlay. The model transitioned from its original slope-shouldered body to a square-shouldered design in 1963, with most examples produced post-1964 also adopting a narrower nut width. This 1968 example reflects both of these later-period changes in an exceptionally clean and well-preserved guitar.
Completed at the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on February 21, 1968, this Country Western is exceptionally clean, with light, even lacquer checking and only a handful of small nicks and dings throughout. The mahogany back displays particularly striking figure, while the peghead edges and corners remain notably clean. The original soundhole label, Kluson® Deluxe tuners, nut, and frets are intact, with the original frets remaining in excellent condition.
The guitar has received a previous bridge reglue, and a small crack extending from the edge of the pickguard has been repaired and cleated. Its Medium C neck measures .80" at the first fret and .96" at the ninth, providing comfortable depth despite the narrower 1 9/16" nut width.
Acoustically, this Country Western is lively and resonant, with impressive volume, a rich low end, and an open, booming character. It is an easy-playing, responsive guitar with the kind of power and richness that makes a great Gibson flat-top so rewarding.
The guitar is accompanied by its original four-latch black and red chipboard case and a Lifton™ Historic hardshell case.
This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty, and exclusive Gibson Certified Vintage accessories including a leather guitar strap, matching leather luggage tag, and vintage-style Gibson pick container.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Gibson flat-top acoustic, all Gibson Certified Vintage flat-top acoustic guitars released in 2026 will include a commemorative Certificate of Authenticity featuring the official “100 Years of Flat-Tops” logo.
Weight: 4.23 lb.
Neck Depth: 1st Fret: .80", 9th Fret: .96"
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Binding 7-ply top, 5-ply back, single-ply fretboard
Body Finish Nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Square-shoulder dreadnought
Body Styles Square-shoulder dreadnought
Bracing X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Indian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 20
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Mother-of-pearl split parallelogram
Joint Glued-in, set neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Original synthetic material
Nut Width 40.0mm / 1.57in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Rosewood belly-up
Bridge Pins White plastic
finish Nickel
Pickguard Tortoiseshell celluloid
Saddle Material Adjustable rosewood
Strap Buttons White plastic
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Single-ply black
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe double line with white buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories COA, LOA, Limited Lifetime Warranty card, GCV leather guitar strap, GCV leather luggage tag, GCV vintage-style picks and pick container
Model: GCVP0102
Case Original Gibson 4-latch black/red chipboard case, new Lifton Historic dreadnought hardshell case
Headstock Open book
Headstock Inlay Mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and Crown
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Gibson Certified Vintage 1968 Gibson Country Western, Natural
Gibson Certified Vintage 1968 Gibson Country Western, Natural
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1968 Gibson Country Western, Serial Number 907111
Introduced in 1955 as a natural-finished alternative to the Southern Jumbo, the Country Western paired Gibson flat-top construction with split parallelogram fretboard inlays, multi-ply body binding, and a mother-of-pearl Crown peghead inlay. The model transitioned from its original slope-shouldered body to a square-shouldered design in 1963, with most examples produced post-1964 also adopting a narrower nut width. This 1968 example reflects both of these later-period changes in an exceptionally clean and well-preserved guitar.
Completed at the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on February 21, 1968, this Country Western is exceptionally clean, with light, even lacquer checking and only a handful of small nicks and dings throughout. The mahogany back displays particularly striking figure, while the peghead edges and corners remain notably clean. The original soundhole label, Kluson® Deluxe tuners, nut, and frets are intact, with the original frets remaining in excellent condition.
The guitar has received a previous bridge reglue, and a small crack extending from the edge of the pickguard has been repaired and cleated. Its Medium C neck measures .80" at the first fret and .96" at the ninth, providing comfortable depth despite the narrower 1 9/16" nut width.
Acoustically, this Country Western is lively and resonant, with impressive volume, a rich low end, and an open, booming character. It is an easy-playing, responsive guitar with the kind of power and richness that makes a great Gibson flat-top so rewarding.
The guitar is accompanied by its original four-latch black and red chipboard case and a Lifton™ Historic hardshell case.
This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty, and exclusive Gibson Certified Vintage accessories including a leather guitar strap, matching leather luggage tag, and vintage-style Gibson pick container.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Gibson flat-top acoustic, all Gibson Certified Vintage flat-top acoustic guitars released in 2026 will include a commemorative Certificate of Authenticity featuring the official “100 Years of Flat-Tops” logo.
Weight: 4.23 lb.
Neck Depth: 1st Fret: .80", 9th Fret: .96"
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Binding 7-ply top, 5-ply back, single-ply fretboard
Body Finish Nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Square-shoulder dreadnought
Body Styles Square-shoulder dreadnought
Bracing X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Indian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 20
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Mother-of-pearl split parallelogram
Joint Glued-in, set neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Original synthetic material
Nut Width 40.0mm / 1.57in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Rosewood belly-up
Bridge Pins White plastic
finish Nickel
Pickguard Tortoiseshell celluloid
Saddle Material Adjustable rosewood
Strap Buttons White plastic
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Single-ply black
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe double line with white buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories COA, LOA, Limited Lifetime Warranty card, GCV leather guitar strap, GCV leather luggage tag, GCV vintage-style picks and pick container
Model: GCVP0102
Case Original Gibson 4-latch black/red chipboard case, new Lifton Historic dreadnought hardshell case
Headstock Open book
Headstock Inlay Mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and Crown
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
