Gibson Black Special 4 1935, Ebony

$4,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Archtop Guitars
Brand	Gibson
Model	black special #4
Finish	Ebony
SKU	GA547-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1935
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Original
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	0.96" - 1.10"
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.77"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.15"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	N/A
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Refret, replaced pickguard, re-glued back brace, neck reset
1 9/16”	1.563”
1 5/8”	1.625”.
1 11/16”	1.688”
1 3/4”	1.750”
1 7/8”	1.875”

Description

This 1935 Gibson Black Special 4 is a stunning pre-war archtop that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of Gibson's golden era. With its original ebony finish, this instrument exudes vintage charm, accented by a gorgeous patina that has developed naturally over nearly nine decades. Its carved top and classic archtop design deliver a warm, punchy tone with exceptional projection, perfect for jazz, blues, or any style requiring rich acoustic resonance.

Over the years, this guitar has undergone thoughtful repairs to ensure its playability and longevity, including a professional refret, a neck reset, re-glued back brace, and a replaced pickguard. These updates have been executed with care, maintaining the instrument’s integrity while optimizing its playability. Set up with ideal action, it plays effortlessly, offering a smooth and inspiring experience for players of all levels.

While it comes with a non-original hardshell case, this provides excellent protection and storage for this historic instrument. If you’re seeking a pre-war Gibson archtop with character, playability, and timeless tone, this Black Special 4 is an outstanding choice.

*When using Affirm, we charge an additional 3.5% fee on the total at checkout. The majority of our instruments are consignment, where CVG keeps a small percentage of each sale. To be able to cover the additional costs required to offer financing, we have to include a higher fee to the customer. The 3.5% fee will be included in and spread across your Affirm payments.