[SN 406830] USED GIBSON / 1974–75 Howard Roberts Custom Wine Red [06]

We have received a Gibson Howard Roberts Custom manufactured in the 1970s.

Howard Roberts left behind numerous legendary performances as a jazz and session guitarist.
In the 1960s, Epiphone released his signature model, and he switched to Gibson in the 1970s.

Including the Custom model we’ve just received, there were four different models available at the time, which shows how much effort Gibson was putting into this line back then.
Production of the Custom began in 1973, and based on its serial number, the guitar we’ve received was manufactured between 1974 and 1975.

The laminated maple body is 3¼ inches thick and 16 inches wide, making it a comfortable size to hold.
The neck is a three-piece maple design, common on many models from the 1970s. The volute on the back of the headstock also evokes the era.
It is equipped with Schaller keystone-style tuners, which bear the “GIBSON” engraving.

The headstock features luxurious flower inlays, and the position marks have a unique shape.
The soundhole is a slightly smaller oval shape, and the tailpiece is an original style engraved with the words “Howard Roberts.”
A tailpiece similar in style to the Trini López model is also fitted here.

The most distinctive feature of this model is its controls.
It features an unusual configuration of one volume and two tone controls for the single pickup mounted at the neck end.
Each tone control has a different effect, allowing the player to fine-tune the sound to their preference.

There are traces indicating that the tuning pegs were once replaced with a different type.
Overall, it shows signs of wear appropriate for its age, such as scratches, dents, and cracks in the finish; however, it has been inspected and fully adjusted by a professional repair technician since its arrival, and it is in excellent playing condition.

The original pickguard is included.

Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 406830
Year of Manufacture: 1974–1975
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard case
Accessories: Pickguard
Weight: 3.04 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right—no problems
Remaining Fret Height: No issues; sufficient fret height
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 43.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.6 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, neck straightening, fret leveling

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be exactly the same when the item arrives.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.