New for 2015 Gibson introduce the Midtown Standard – a new version of their Midtown Classic. Solidbody Sustain with Semi-Hollow Tone…

The Midtown Standard covers the sonic spectrum, from hard rock to soft jazz with an elegant, upscale design. Ultra-playable and super-stylish, two matched Burstbucker pickups power the big, full sound with its hallmark smooth sustain and tremendous tone.

New – Performance Features

  • Semi-Hollow Tone: Semi-hollow tone with solidbody sustain and stability
  • Burstbucker Pickups: Give that classic, rich tone
  • G FORCE™ Tuning System: G FORCE™ automatic tuning for instant standard and alternate tunings
  • Finishes: Choice of three gorgeous lacquer finishes (Vintage Sunburst, Ebony, Pelham Blue)
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  • Top Wood: Maple
  • Back Wood: Mahogany
  • Body Type: Semi Hollow, Chambered with F Holes
  • Body Binding: Cream
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Profile: 60’s Style Slim Tapered
  • Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
  • Frets: 22
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12″
  • Fingerboard Binding: Cream
  • Scale Length: 24.75″
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Headstock Logo: Mother of Pearl “Gibson”
  • Headstock Angle: 17 Degrees
  • Neck Position Pickup: Burstbucker
  • Bridge Position Pickup: Burstbucker
  • Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
  • Tuners: Chrome Grover Keystone
  • Tuning Ratio: 14:1
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Stop Bar
  • Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs
  • Strap Buttons: Aluminum End Pins
  • Toggle Switch Washer: Cream with Gold
  • Finishes Available: Ebony, Vintage Sunburst and Pelham Blue
 

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  • Love that Pelham blue. Too bad it’s not an arch top. I wonder what is the body thickness and weight. I also wonder about the price and if it is available locally.
    I am in Marietta, Georgia.

     

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