1969 Gibson Crest
Serial numbers are 809841.
This guitar has a typical Crest body constructed of laminated Brazilian rosewood with an arched top, flat back, and multiple bindings on all edges of the body and on the rosewood pickguard, however, in other respects it differs considerably from the typical specifications of the model. It has a neck of the same length as an ES-335 model but constructed with an ebony fingerboard with split block inlays and multiple bound peghead with Gibson and flowerpot inlay. The neck is constructed of three pieces of maple with two dark laminations. The tuners are Kluson Sealfast style. There are two abalone inlays on the back below the heel which are not standard for this model and appear to be further custom work. Unlike a typical Crest which has a raised fingerboard and elevated mini-dash humbucking pickups, this guitar is set up with two standard humbucking pickups set into the top. It has a Bigsby tailpiece and typical Crest style bridge with ebony base and tune-o-matic top. There is a Custom Made plate between the bridge and the tailpiece. The truss rod cover is thicker than standard and dates from later than 1969. Overall the guitar appears to be in very good condition showing typical lacquer checking on the body. The case is an early 60’s style which appears not to be original to this guitar. Roy Clark gave this guitar to legendary guitar player, Jerry Reed, during the filming of “Country Christmas” in 1981 and it remained in his possession until now.
This special one of a kind Gibson Crest Guitar is rare in it’s own light. Being owned and played by two of the greatest guitar players in the world makes it invaluable.
