1994 Gibson Starburst 100th Anniversary Acoustic/Electric Figured Maple

Bay Area Vintage Guitars presents this stunning 1994 Gibson Starburst in highly figured quilted Maple. This edition celebrates Gibson's 100th Anniversary.

Here's your chance to get this hard-to-find Gibson acoustic-electric guitar. The Starburst Elite Cutaway separates itself from the rest of Gibson Acoustic's line with a jaw-dropping solid AAA quilt maple top to match its back and sides.

The Gibson Starburst Standard has a unique cutaway mini-Jumbo body and lives up to its name with its distinctive star-shaped inlays. Not many acoustic guitars can claim the unmistakable tone of a solid maple top. There are certainly few as beautiful and as captivating as the AAA quilt maple top on this Starburst Elite Cutaway. This beauty is in near-mint condition, a testament to its quality, save for a few light scratches and checking.

The Gibson Starburst, a model produced from 1992 - 1994 in limited numbers in Bozeman, Montana, holds a significant place in guitar history. Ren Ferguson designed the Starburst to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Orville Gibson's first guitar, with this model built for players who desired amplification. Its unique wood choices were intended to reduce resonance and volume, thereby minimizing feedback.

This guitar features the rare Gibson factory AccuVoice active electronics, Piezo pickup system––a unique feature that sets it apart from other Starburst guitars (see photo). The system includes Volume, Frequency, Tone, Voice (Jazz/Pop), and a Bright button, allowing for a versatile range of sounds. It also features a 1/4" and rare XLR outputs, providing additional options for amplification.

• 2 Piece Solid Quilt Maple Top.
• 2 Piece Solid Flame Maple Back.
• Solid Flame Maple Sides.
• 5-Piece Neck with 3 Piece Flame Maple and 2 Rosewood Stripes.
• Ebony Fretboard with Multi Stars of various sizes in MOP Inlays.
• Full Binding on Top, Back, Neck and Headstock.
• Ebony Bridge.
• Gold Sealed Tuners.

Includes newer Gibson hardshell case.

NOTE: The photos are of the actual guitar being sold, so please use them as a reference when making your decision. The guitar is sold as-is.

The setup on any guitar is subjective & a matter of a player's taste, which varies for every player. While each instrument we sell is set up as playable, that set-up may not be precise to your particular taste right out of the box. As with any stringed instrument) you should expect to possibly make adjustments to the action, string gauges, etc., to suit your exact tastes.

Please reach out to us with questions.

Shipping is $250 in the continental U.S.