Moderne: Holy Grail of Vintage Guitars

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The Moderne is an electric guitar designed by Gibson in 1957 alongside the Flying V and Explorer as part of a stylistically advanced line. Sources claim that Gibson made a handful of prototypes, but an original has yet to surface. The Moderne was eventually put into production in 1982. Because of their very limited production and forward design, Modernes are highly sought by collectors. Here is the story, explained in interviews and photos, of this curious development associated with the golden era of guitar making.

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Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Publication Date: 12/2008
Credits: by Ronald Lynn Wood
Medium: Softcover
Pages: 208
Length: 11.00 in.
Width: 8.50 in.
Series: Guitar
ISBN: 1574242415

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