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)
- 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
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.