Gibson 1963 Country Western Heavy Aged - Smoked Natural

Gibson 1963 Country Western Heavy Aged - Smoked Natural

Experience the soulful resonance and vintage charm of the Gibson 1963 Country Western Heavy Aged acoustic guitar, now available at Palen Music Center. This exceptional instrument, masterfully aged by the artisans of the Murphy Lab, delivers the look, feel, and tone of a beloved sixty-year-old guitar without the typical concerns of a true vintage piece. Originally introduced as a square-shoulder variation of the popular Southern Jumbo, the Country Western shares the iconic body shape of a Hummingbird but features a natural finish and a classic unadorned tortoise pickguard, offering a unique aesthetic and a wonderfully resonant tonal quality that has captivated players for decades. This recreation boasts a thermally aged Sitka spruce top, providing a warm, broken-in sound right out of the case, paired with mahogany back and sides for a balanced and expressive voice. The comfortable round profile mahogany neck and Indian rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays offer effortless playability, while the bone nut and saddle, traditional belly-up bridge, and aged nickel Gotoh tuners ensure excellent sustain and tuning stability. The heavy aging by the Murphy Lab includes authentic-looking weather checking, belt buckle wear, and arm and neck wear, making each instrument a unique, well-loved companion from the moment you pick it up.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights   

• Murphy Lab Heavy Aging provides authentic vintage look and feel.
• Thermally aged Sitka spruce top for a broken-in, resonant tone.
• Mahogany back and sides for balanced and expressive sound.
• Comfortable round profile mahogany neck for effortless playability.
• Iconic square-shoulder body shape with classic Country Western aesthetics.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Top Wood: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24.75 inches (628.65 mm)
• Fretboard Radius: 12 inches (304.8 mm)
• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother of Pearl Parallelogram
• Neck Profile: Round
• Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Smoked Natural)
• Hardware: Nickel (Aged)
• Tuners: Gotoh with White Button (Aged Nickel)
• Bridge: Rosewood; Traditional Belly-up
• Nut Material: Bone
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Pickguard: Country Western; Aged Tortoise
• Truss Rod Cover: Black Stamped
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Strap Buttons: Cream End Pin
• Depth at 1st Fret: .865"
• Depth at 10th Fret: .937"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!