1964 Gibson Super 400 – Blue
This 1964 Gibson Super 400 comes in its original custom “Blue” finish! Our mouths hit the floor when we first saw this one, as we’ve definitely never seen another! Thanks to some age and patina to the clear coat, the Blue on this guitar has taken on an even, green hue. Combined with the gold hardware and “confetti” pickguard, it looks unbelievably cool. It’s hard to miss the monogrammed letters on the guitar, tastefully done in Black and Gold paint that starkly contrasts the finish. This guitar was owned by a player named Horace Newton, as his name was written on the truss rod wrench’s envelope. After some research into the name, we believe this guitar may have been owned by a Barbadian jazz player of the same name, nicknamed “Mozart” by his peers for his proficiency in jazz guitar, piano, and theory. He spent some of his time in the US (New York specifically) and even immigrated to the country before ultimately returning to Barbados. While we can’t be 100% certain, there are too many similarities to ignore, so we have included his story inside the case. It’s another thing in this industry we’ll chock up to folklore! We have also included a copy of the Gibson ledger, showing this guitar as “Blue Special w/ Baritone.” This must’ve meant to say Varitone, as the guitar is equipped with a Varitone knob, and Baritone simply doesn’t make sense. We believe the kids are calling this a “typo.” This guitar is also in mono.
Overall Condition: 8, general playwear and aging make this legendary guitar even more vibey
Specifications
- finish_details Blue, Original, Great Condition with patina and aging to finish, weather checking throughout, some playwear
- body_material Spruce, Maple
- neck_material Maple
- fretboard_material Ebony
- neck_profile Medium C
- weight 8 lbs 3 oz
- scale_length 25-1/2"
- pickup_readings N: 7.24K B: 7.61K
- tubes
- speakers
- electronics Original, Untouched
- nut_width 1-11/16”
- hardware Original, Good Condition with expected wear to the gold plating, notably on the tailpiece
- includes Original Black Hardshell Case with gold lining, copy of the ledger, bio of Horace Newton, truss rod adjustment wrench in envelope
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Upon receipt, if you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you must notify WSG within 24 hours. We will refund your money as soon as the merchandise is returned to us in the same condition as when it shipped out. The customer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and bank fees that may be incurred throughout the return process. All returns must be packaged in the same materials that the guitar was sent out to ensure the safety of the instrument. All claims regarding loss or damage are the responsibility of the purchaser.