Gibson Certified Vintage 1969 Crest
The Crest is a rare model indeed, having only been produced from 1969-1972. A total of 208 were made through its run, with only 56 produced in 1969, including this particular instrument.
The Crest was an ultra-premium offering that was listed at twice the price of the ES-335 at the time. It has a fully hollow ES body shape, similar to the ES-330 or Epiphone® Casino™, with a rosewood top, back, and sides and a Natural finish. The 5-piece maple neck has a rosewood fretboard with original frets and Mother of Pearl Block inlays. There is some lacquer checking and light play wear on the instrument.
This 1969 Crest boasts a pair of floating Johnny Smith pickups and includes the original hardshell case with a new handle. A strap button was also added at the heel.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting September 28, 2023.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Rosewood
Binding 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Rosewood
Body Shape Crest
Body Styles ES
Centerblock None
Side Rosewood
Top Rosewood
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Original
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Set Neck
Neck Material 5-piece Maple
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.9mm / 1.69in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Johnny Smith Floating 71k DC Resistance
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup Johnny Smith Floating 67k DC Resistance
Output Jack 1/4" Side Mounted
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 with Floating Rosewood Base
Control Knobs Black Witch Hat
finish Gold
Pickguard Rosewood with 5-ply Binding
Pickup Covers Gold
Strap Buttons Gold
Switch Tip White
Tailpiece Gold Trapeze with Rosewood Insert and Inlaid Crest Logo
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell with Crest
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Waffleback with Keystone Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0018
Case Original Black Hardshell with Yellow Interior and Replaced Handle
Headstock 3 Per Side
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1969 Gibson Crest, Natural
Gibson Certified Vintage 1969 Gibson Crest, Natural
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Gibson Certified Vintage 1969 Crest
The Crest is a rare model indeed, having only been produced from 1969-1972. A total of 208 were made through its run, with only 56 produced in 1969, including this particular instrument.
The Crest was an ultra-premium offering that was listed at twice the price of the ES-335 at the time. It has a fully hollow ES body shape, similar to the ES-330 or Epiphone® Casino™, with a rosewood top, back, and sides and a Natural finish. The 5-piece maple neck has a rosewood fretboard with original frets and Mother of Pearl Block inlays. There is some lacquer checking and light play wear on the instrument.
This 1969 Crest boasts a pair of floating Johnny Smith pickups and includes the original hardshell case with a new handle. A strap button was also added at the heel.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting September 28, 2023.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Rosewood
Binding 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Rosewood
Body Shape Crest
Body Styles ES
Centerblock None
Side Rosewood
Top Rosewood
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Original
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Set Neck
Neck Material 5-piece Maple
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.9mm / 1.69in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Johnny Smith Floating 71k DC Resistance
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup Johnny Smith Floating 67k DC Resistance
Output Jack 1/4" Side Mounted
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 with Floating Rosewood Base
Control Knobs Black Witch Hat
finish Gold
Pickguard Rosewood with 5-ply Binding
Pickup Covers Gold
Strap Buttons Gold
Switch Tip White
Tailpiece Gold Trapeze with Rosewood Insert and Inlaid Crest Logo
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell with Crest
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Waffleback with Keystone Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0018
Case Original Black Hardshell with Yellow Interior and Replaced Handle
Headstock 3 Per Side
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
