{"product_id":"mod-custom-theodore-prototype-1-ebony","title":"Archive Series Theodore Prototype #1 Electric Guitar - Ebony","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Custom Shop Theodore Prototype #1 – Ebony \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eArchive Collection | Ultra-Rare Gibson Prototype Guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eCAHouseMusic.com is proud to present an extraordinary piece of modern Gibson history: \u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"296\"\u003ePrototype #1 Gibson Custom Shop Theodore\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eBased on a late-1950s concept by former Gibson president \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTheodore McCarty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the Theodore is one of the most talked-about limited releases in recent years. Originally part of the Gibson Custom Shop Archive Collection, only 318 production models were made. This example predates them all, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"648\"\u003efirst prototype\u003c\/strong\u003e used to help finalize design and production details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eFor collectors searching for a \u003cem data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"764\"\u003erare Gibson prototype guitar\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eGibson Custom Shop Theodore for sale\u003c\/em\u003e, or a \u003cem data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"851\"\u003elimited edition Gibson electric guitar\u003c\/em\u003e, this is a landmark opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eWhy This Gibson Theodore Prototype Is So Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"978\"\u003ePrototype #1 – Ebony Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eGibson Custom Shop build\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eArchive Collection model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eHistorically significant pre-production example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eExtremely limited model (only 318 production units made)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eIncludes original Custom Shop case and documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003ePrototype guitars occupy a unique space in the vintage and collectible guitar market. They are the instruments that pass through the hands of Gibson executives, builders, and internal evaluators before final production approval. This Theodore represents that critical stage in the model’s development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eCondition – Brand New with Prototype Handling Wear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eThis instrument remains in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003ebrand-new structural and functional condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, as expected with a working prototype, it shows light signs of handling consistent with internal review and evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eNotable details include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003esmall strap button hole on the upper back\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely from testing alternate strap button placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eMinor surface wear consistent with being examined and played by Gibson personnel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eThese characteristics are typical of authentic Gibson prototypes and contribute to the guitar’s provenance and historical appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eA Rare Gibson Collector’s Opportunity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eWhether you're a serious Gibson collector, an investor in limited-production electric guitars, or a player seeking a truly one-of-a-kind Custom Shop instrument, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eGibson Theodore Prototype #1 in Ebony\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a blue-chip acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003ePrototype Gibson guitars rarely surface on the open market, especially first-of-finish examples tied to such a limited and historically inspired model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2595\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAvailable now at Cahousemusic.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46635752128643,"sku":"CSASTEBVONH1","price":8299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3455\/3475\/files\/DSC08386.jpg?v=1772470370","url":"https:\/\/cahousemusic.com\/products\/mod-custom-theodore-prototype-1-ebony","provider":"C. 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