Gibson Super 400

Infobox Guitar model|title=Gibson Les Paul


caption=2005 Gibson '58 Reissue Les Paul in 'Heritage Cherry Sunburst'
manufacturer=Gibson
period=1934–present
bodytype=Arch-top hollow body
necktype=Set-in
scale=25.5"
woodbody=Spruce, Maple
woodneck=Maple, Walnut
woodfingerboard=Ebony
bridge=Fixed, with tailpiece
pickups=
colors=VariousThe Gibson Super 400 was released in 1934 is the largest guitar that the Gibson Guitar Corporation had produced. Until 1939, the Gibson Super 400 had a hand engraved tailpiece, and even hand engraved finger rest support. During the very early production stock the truss rod cover had engraved "L5 Super", on later guitars this was changed to 'Super 400'.

In 1939, the guitar was changed. The upper bout was enlarged, and the hand engraved tailpiece was replaced to the same one that is fitted to the current Super 400s. The 'f' holes were enlarged, and a cutaway option was available. This was called the Super 400C.

During the 1950's, Gibson released the Super 400 CES. This had a slightly thicker top to reduce feedback, two P-90 pickups, and individual tone and volume controls, along with a three way toggle switch. Later on the P-90 pickups were replaced with Alnico V pickups, then in 1957, humbucking pickups.

There have been variations in the form of limited edition custom models. In 2000 Gibson offered the Super 400 with a Charlie Christian pickup. These were snatched by collectors and professionals very quickly.

The Super 400 is still available today, with two humbucker pickups. The full acoustic version is not available.

This is a purchasable guitar in the video-game . Its price in the game is $10000.

ee also

*Gibson Guitar Corporation product list