Gibson Citation Guitar

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Gibson Citation (1969-1971) 

In 1969 Gibson introduced the Gibson Citation guitar, the Citation guitar model had a 17" full depth body, 1 or 2 floating pickups, sleek fancy inlays, they were made in natural or sunburst colors, and only about 8 to 10 citation guitars were shipped between this period.

The original Gibson Citation guitar was short lived and production ended in 1971. However due to it's increase in demand in 1979. The Gibson company reintroduced a reissue of the 1969 - 71 model with the same specs and features, these Citation reissue models were again discontinued in 1983. 

In 1993 Gibson debuted a second reissue of the Gibson citation and was then part of Gibsons' historic collection. Besides its astounding looks, throughout the years the Gibson citation is known to be one of the finest hand made carved guitars made by Gibson and their top of the line arch-top guitar. They would set aside and use the best wood available to build the guitar.. 

In 1994 till 2018 Gibson made most Gibson Citations only through special orders. They were just too expensive to keep a whole production line in stock. The Citation was and is a "favorite" amongst Jazz Players up until today. 

The sound is just right... Clean, warm and mellow, deep sounding bass notes that resonate perfectly when coupled together with it's high notes. A true masterpiece! 

> Look for used or vintage Gibson Citation guitars For Sale.

Gibson Citation Price Guide (Updated April-28-2021)
  • 1969 - 1971 > $16 000 to $21 000 (Citation Model Available In Sunburst & Natural)
  • 1979 - 1983 > $16 000 to $21 000 (Citation First Reissue)
  • 1993 - 2018 > $12 000 to $15 000 (Limited Production - Special Orders)
  • 2015 - 2015 > $7000 to $9000 (Citation Custom Shop Vanderbilt Rose)
  • Note: Seen some Citation guitars sell for $30k

Comments

  1. Anonymous9:29 AM

    anyone that would spend that much is RETARTED!!!!!

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  2. Anonymous2:08 PM

    Went into Belmont Music back in the mid '70's.
    I had planned to buy the Citation, but after I
    played the guitar I wasn't at all impressed.
    Back then Belmont's had it for about $3,500.
    I should have bought just for the price
    appreciation.

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  3. Anonymous11:07 AM

    saw one of these yesterday for the first time, $20,000. Beautiful guitar but too much money

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  4. Bobby7:29 AM

    Folisch to spent so much money for a piece of wood with six iron strings. My old Aria sounds much better and cost my $245.
    I invite you to hear the difference.........oooooooo.

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  5. Anonymous8:27 AM

    Right now Gib$on charges $33K for one. In the (in my opinion) butt-ugly natural finish. Not cool...

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  6. Anonymous10:49 AM

    I'm sure that Gibson sells enough of these at 33K that they'll make money. I wouldn't want one for 5K, but it's not my thing.

    Then again, I LOVE Les Pauls but wouldn't pay anywhere near what people ask for nice 50s Standards and Customs either. If you got the money, great.

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