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Gibson’s New MOD Collection Features a Wide Range of Styles From Minimal to Maximal Modified Guitars, Hand Selected for European Players
| For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson has announced its new Mod Collection which features a lineup of one-of-a-kind electric, acoustic, and bass guitars that are now available in the EU and UK. Strike quickly, as these one-of-a-kind models will go fast on www.gibson.com. “The Gibson Mod Collection is the ultimate destination for collectors and players looking for rare, exclusive and customized versions of classic Gibson models” says Lee Bartram Head of Commercial, Marketing and Cultural Influence EMEA. “The Gibson Mod Collection has been a huge success in the U.S. and it’s with great excitement that we can now announce its launch in the EU and the UK. I’m looking forward to seeing these amazing, unique guitars on stages throughout Europe soon.” These rare, exclusive and special one-off models are comprised of unconventional features and aesthetic appointments with a new collection of guitars dropping every Wednesday. A Gibson Mod Collection Limited Warranty is included, full descriptions of the models are listed online at www.gibson.com. Explore the new Gibson MOD Collection: HERE, and watch the new video HERE. |
| A handful of new Mod Collection models are out now, with new models added every week: |
| SG Standard ’61 in Vintage Cherry |
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| This Mod™ Collection 2021 SG™ Standard ’61 has a Vintage Cherry finish. The modifications consist of Flat Custombucker pickups, clear pickup rings with black nickel pickup ring covers, tortoise pickguard, black knurled knobs, black Kluson® tuners, black toggle, black chrome and black nickel hardware. The modifications consist of flat custombucker pickups, clear pickup rings with black nickel pickup ring covers, tortoise pickguard, black knurled knobs, black Kluson tuners, black toggle, black chrome and black nickel hardware. It weighs 3.54 kg and comes with a hardshell case and two-year playability warranty. |
| Les Paul Classic in Satin Green Burst |
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| This Mod™ Collection 2021 Les Paul™ Classic has a Satin Green Burst finish. The modifications consist of a Satin finish, gold hardware, Bigsby® B7 added, an Alnico 3 humbucker pickup swap, and not drilled for a pickguard. The modifications consist of a Satin finish, gold hardware, Bigsby B7 added, Alnico 3 humbucker pickup swap, and not drilled for pickguard. It weighs 4.65 kg and comes with a hard-shell case and a two-year playability warranty. Les Paul Standard 50s in “Orange Top”/ Metallic Orange  This Mod™ Collection 2021 Les Paul™ Standard 50s has an “Orange Top”/ Metallic Orange finish. The modifications consist of the Mod Collection-exclusive an “Orange Top”/Metallic Orange custom finish color, Swiss chrome ’57 Classic™ pickups, chrome pickup ring covers, chrome toggle, no poker chip, satin bridge, satin diamond trapeze tailpiece, and amber knobs.Swiss chrome 57 Classic pickups, chrome pickup ring covers, chrome toggle, no pockerchip, satin bridge, satin diamond trapeze tailpiece and amber knobs. It weighs 4.17 kg and comes with a hard-shell case and a two-year playability warranty. |
| 1967 Flying V Reissue in Verdoro Green |
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| This Mod™ Collection 2021 1967 Flying V™ Reissue has a Verdoro Green finish. The modifications consist of the Mod Collection-exclusive of a Verdoro Green Custom finish, gold hardware, black pickguard and gold witch hat knobs. It weighs 3.06 kg and comes with a hardshell case and two-year playability warranty. 70s Flying V in Classic White |
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| This Mod™ Collection 2021 70s Flying V™ has a Classic White finish. The modifications consist of 6/6 Purple Plastics, matching stinger, Seymour Duncan® 59 in the neck position, Dirty Fingers™ bridge pickups, and white Speed knobs. The modifications consist of 6/6 purple plastics, matching stinger, Seymour Duncan 59 in neck, Dirty Finger in bridge, and white speed knobs. It weighs 3.30 kg and comes with a hard-shell case and a two-year playability warranty. |
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| Mod™ Collection 2021 Les Paul Standard 50s in “Orange Top”/ Metallic Orange finish and a Les Paul Classic in Satin Green Burst finish. |
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| Mod™ Collection 2021 1967 Flying V Reissue in a Verdoro Green finish and a 70s Flying V in a Classic White finish. |
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