{"product_id":"vintage-gibson-style-o-usa-1908","title":"SOLD - Vintage Gibson Style O - USA 1907","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eIts not ever day that we come into contact with a guitar that is 118 years old -  today is one of those days! This 1907 Gibson Style O is a remarkable piece of early Gibson history. Introduced as Gibson’s first true standard model, the Style O retained many of the design elements seen in Orville Gibson’s earlier hand-carved instruments. While slightly less ornate than its predecessors, it still embodies the brand’s innovative craftsmanship with its arched top, oval soundhole, and sleek black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThis particular example was made just one year before the major redesign that introduced a pronounced upper bout body scroll. It features a broad 16-inch body, a wide oval soundhole, and a streamlined peghead, reflecting Gibson’s early evolution toward more player-friendly designs. Interior bracing is kept to a minimum, allowing for enhanced resonance. The shift from 18-inch bodies to the more compact 16-inch design signalled Gibson’s transition into more refined and modern instruments, paving the way for the Style O Artist and the early dreadnought models. Even so, this model retains the hallmarks of early Gibson acoustics—its arched spruce top, bound body, and rich, woody tone are unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eThis guitar was acquired privately from a collector in the USA many years ago and has remained in exceptional condition for an instrument over 110 years old. The original finish has been lightly oversprayed on the top and back to preserve the lacquer, and the tuners appear original and hold tuning well. Some minor dings, dents, and superficial blemishes are present, all adding to the unique vintage character of this rare piece. The neck binding has been professionally repaired in places, one of the bridge pins is missing, and it still retains its original paper label. The wide, deep, 'V' profile neck is remarkably solid despite the absence of a truss rod, and the ebony fingerboard and frets remain in excellent shape. The tone is warm, dry, and unmistakably vintage, offering the kind of depth and character that can only be found in century-old hand-built instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eDespite its age, this Style O remains structurally sound with no cracks, splits, or major repairs. It plays beautifully, offering a rich, musical voice that simply cannot be replicated in modern instruments. While new electric guitars can be designed to sound ‘vintage,’ there is no substitute for the organic warmth of 118-year-old wood. A rare gem with stories to tell and another century of music left in her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3021\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eComes in what we believe to be its original hardshell case, also in fabulous condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAction at 1st fret: 0.25mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAction at 12th fret: 2.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNeck depth at 1st fret: 28.31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNut Width: 41.77mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e12 fret width: 54.48mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWeight: 1.86kg \/ 4.11lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eTop: Arched Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eSoundhole: Oval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eBody: Bound, with Wood Inlay Rosette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Walnut or Birch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eNeck: Mahogany with Walnut Centre Strip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eFretboard: 12\/20-Fret Bound Ebony with Pearl Dot Inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eBridge: Rosewood with Trapeze Tailpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eHeadstock: Bound Blackface with Pearl Logo Inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eTuners: Engraved Three-On-A-Plate Open Gear with White Plastic Buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eFinish: Black Top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eManufacture Period: 1902-1907\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838833025343,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G12740031","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/GibsonStyleO_front1.jpg?v=1782094790","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-gibson-style-o-usa-1908","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}