Why You'll Love The Gibson Theodore Standard in 2024
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Published 2024-03-26
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Among stacks of unsorted and unordered papers in the Gibson Archives sat an undiscovered original drawing of a guitar from Gibson’s Golden Era. The Gibson Theodore Standard is based on that design from 1957 and was only previously available as a limited edition 2022 Gibson Custom model–until now. Introducing the Theodore Standard, a new addition to our core lineup.
Join Gibson Gear Guide host Dinesh Lekhraj as we demo the new Gibson Theodore Standard playing through myriad different genres, including everything from rock to shoegaze and everything in between.
Dinesh compares the Gibson Theodore vs a Les Paul and the Gibson Theodore vs the Gibson SG, showcasing how this guitar differs tonally from each, showcasing just how versatile and different this guitar sounds, making it a great addition to any guitarist’s collection - best of all, this new Gibson guitar shape is here to stay.
In addition, Dinesh plays the guitar with a full band to show you how the Gibson Theodore stands out in a live mix when up against a bass guitar and a set of drums.
Key specs:
The Theodore features a mahogany body available in three finishes, a scimitar headstock with Grover® Mini Rotomatic® tuners, and double Florentine cutaways that provide unimpeded access to all 22 frets on the rosewood-capped, SlimTaper™ mahogany neck profile which is thin, comfortable, and fast-playing, and while it is loved by players with a wide range of hand sizes, it is particularly well suited to players with smaller hands.
The Gibson Theodore also comes loaded with Powerful ’57 Classic™ and ’57 Classic Plus humbucker™ pickups that produce effortless sustain.
The ’57 Classic™ provides warm, full tone with a balanced response, packing the classic Gibson Patent Applied For humbucker crunch when you crank it up. They are made to the same specs as the originals, use Alnico 2 magnets, and have balanced coils for a smoother, creamier tone and excellent hum cancellation. The ’57 Classic Plus adds extra windings to the balanced coils for a bit more output, making it the perfect bridge position partner for the ’57 Classic.
This is one of the best new Gibson guitars, and it is here to stay.
Band credits:
Dinesh Lekhraj - Guitar
Sterling Doak - Bass
Jared Rauso Drums
Jeremiah Naive - Sound
Chapters:
0:00 (Re)introducing the Gibson Theodore Standard
2:20 Playing example - clean tones
3:49 Playing example - crunch tones
4:39 Specs & unique features on the Gibson Theodore
5:57 How does it sound in a live band situation?
9:33 Gibson Theodore vs Gibson Les Paul vs Gibson SG
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All Comments (21)
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▶ Get your Gibson Theodore Standard HERE: bit.ly/GibsonTheoSTD International Customers- Please contact your local or preferred dealer for all shipping inquires. Gear used: ▶ Bass Amps: MESA/Boogie Subway TT-800 Bass Amp (Metal Head): bit.ly/3PCwLTA MESA/Boogie 4x10 Subway Bass Cabinet: bit.ly/49bD9rV ▶Guitar Amps: MESA/Boogie Mark VII Head, Black: bit.ly/4crrFU9 MESA/Boogie 2x12 Rectifier Diagonal Cabinet, Black Bronco: bit.ly/3Vzdp5q
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Imagine this in white though.
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This in “Goldtop” gold would just be perfect.
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Those 57 classic sounds incredible in this guitar! Probably my favourite Gibson pickups
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If a new designer came to Gibson with this design in 2024 they would flat out laugh at him/her.
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Bought it, really enjoy playing it. It’s light, thin, rounded, sounds great, stays in tune( I did put Grover locking tuners on). Love the neck profile. No complaints and happy to own this in my collection. I’ve actually played this 90% of the time since getting this 3 weeks ago.
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It's a tulip! 🌷
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Sold if it comes in Pelham Blue!! Enjoyed your playing too!!!
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It’s really unique. I can’t wait to try one out in person!
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Great looking and sounding instrument. Nice haircut, Dinesh :) Just imagine this guitar with the Firebird headstock. OMG!
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When I first saw it a while back, I was unsure, but his time around it's growing on me. As you mentioned, the shape is not pigeon-holed into any specific genre which makes it interesting and gives a blank canvass. For me it would be between the SG and Theodore, guess it just depends on which way you want to display your horns! LOL! Dinesh, really enjoy your playing and the demos you do on the Gear Guides! 🤘
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Wait so it’s a 50’s design from McCarty but it’s got a slim neck? Hmmm 🤔 idk how I like that. But I’m still fired up to pick one of these up!
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Love the band demos!
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We love you Gibson, I want a SG.
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great throwback to the good ole days! great great great move!
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I like it already, but then I imagine it in Limed Mahogany and TV White with P90s . . . Perfect.
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I am diggin Dinesh playing and the video is great as usual, not sure about the guitar, but I'd love to try it myself! Good for Gibson to bring something new/old
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That sounds incredible, unique tones that have definitely caught my attention. Sold my 60's SG decades ago, regretted that ever since, this might be the one to fill that hole in my soul.
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Obviously, this is more like an SG than anything else. I really want one. I love the shape.
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It's like it sits right between the LPs brightness and the SGs chunkiness.. cool guitar. Definitely needs more colors
