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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
CON2037
Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
The Gibson Howard Roberts Custom is a distinctive hollowbody designed for one of the most versatile session guitarists of the 20th century. Built in the early-to-mid 1970s, this model carries the tonal signature of Howard Roberts himself — warm, expressive, and capable of everything from smoky jazz lines to expressive pop and TV session work. Its unique oval soundhole and single-pickup layout give it an instantly recognisable voice, blending the airiness of an acoustic chamber with the focus and punch of an electric archtop.
This 1974-era example features the Custom model’s rosewood fingerboard, chrome hardware, and elegant block inlays, paired with a comfortable 25.5" scale length for smooth, articulate phrasing. The trapeze tailpiece helps deliver a lively acoustic resonance, while the hollowbody construction offers remarkable warmth and responsiveness. With its rare design, unmistakable look, and rich tonal palette, the Howard Roberts Custom remains one of Gibson’s most individualistic and musical artist models.
This killer 70's era Gibson is in great condition, and is currently setup with half-round strings that make it a truly versatile instrument. There's plenty of lacquer crazing, light dings and playwear as you'd expect, and a small patch of missing lacquer on the neck heel by the strap button, but it's all original and plays beautifully! Includes non-original case.
Body Style Single Cutaway Hollowbody
Year Circa 1974 (Produced 1973–1981)
Top / Back / Sides Maple Hollowbody Construction
Scale Length 25.5"
Fingerboard Rosewood
Hardware Chrome
Inlays Block
Electronics Single Pickup (non-original shown)
Controls 3 Knobs
Tailpiece Trapeze
Soundhole Oval
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Used instruments fall outside of our usual shipping policy, and shipping to most addresses will be $69 - $99, as shown at checkout.
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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We endeavour to show the actual instrument in stock whenever possible, but the guitar in stock may differ slightly from the one shown on our website. Materials used can look different from guitar to guitar, including timber grain and colour, parts colours and finishing. If an instrument is a one-of-a-kind or preowned guitar, the picture will always be of the actual guitar in stock, but production models may have slight variations to the picture shown.
If you're after a particular look, feel free to email us at info@acousticcentre.com.au or send us a message through our chat service to request photos of the actual guitar in stock. We are more than happy to send through pictures of all in-stock guitars, to make your choice easier.
Please note that returns will not be accepted for variations in timber grain / colouring, finish variations and parts colouring, unless there is a fault with the instrument. If you have any questions at all regarding an instrument's appearance, just drop us a line - we're always happy to send photos, and if we have more than one instrument in stock you'll be able to choose the exact guitar that you receive!
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