Gibson 1994 100th Anniversary 1933 Century of Progress #71 of 100

Gibson 1994. 100th Anniversary "Centennial" 1933 Century of Progress in Antique Sunburst.

#71 of 100.

The original Gibson L-Century of Progress model was displayed in Gibson's exhibit at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair (itself titled A Century of Progress), and featured white pearloid fretboard and headstock overlays. It was a unique looking instrument at the time, but a short-lived model. The last Century shipped in 1941 after a brief production period of 8 years.

Styled closely after the 1930's originals, the 1994 L-Century features the same iconic pearloid fingerboard and headstock, sunburst lacquer finish, figured maple back and sides, fire stripe pickguard and vintage-style Waverly tuners and once again celebrates a Century of Progress - Gibson's 100 years of shaping American music history.

2 Piece Solid Adirondack Spruce Top.

2 Piece Solid Figured Maple Back.

Solid Figured Maple Sides.

Full Binding on Top, Back, Neck and Headstock.

3 Piece Neck with 2 Mahogany Pieces and 1 Central Ebony Stripe.

Ebony Fretboard covered in Pearloid.

Rosewood and MOP Inlays Fretboard Markers.

Headstock Covered in Pearloid and Inlaid with a Rosewood Cartouche with the Fancy Old Gibson Logo in MOP.

Rosewood Bridge.

Waverly Chrome Tuners.

Sterling Silver Plaque at the back of the Headstock engraved "Centennial Special February 1994".

#90474032.