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	Notes: The Super 400 guitar has always been the pinnacle of Gibson's guitar line, making its debut back in 1934. In 1939, after several changes, the first Super 400 with a cutaway design called Super 400 Premiere was introduced. It offered access to the entire fretboard! Top players like jazz wizard Kenny Burrell or picking pioneer Merle Travis prefered the Super 400. It is still in high demand by players and collectors alike for their clear open tone and great response. Materials: 18“ wide body with handcarved bookmatched fine grained solid spruce top, highly figured solid three-piece tiger flamed maple neck with ebony center stripe, solid maple back and sides also highly flamed, pointed-end ebony fretboard, nut width 1 11/16“, 20 original frets, pearl single and double split-block position markers, split diamond peghead inlay, 7-ply body binding, 5-ply neck, head and pickguard binding, triple bound f-holes, polished bone nut, solid Brazilian rosewood bridge. Hardware: Tailpiece with Y-shaped center section and model name engraved on cross-piece, compensated Brazilian Rosewood bridge, Rosewood base with pearl triangular inlays, original Super 400 truss rod cover, quintuple-bound marbled pickguard, Kluson sealfast tuners. Facts: The FON number of this Super 400C is from 1953 and the S/N A-181XX on the white oval label dates it to 1954. This is correct as the FON number was given at an early stage of the production and the S/N towards the end of the production process. It is one of just 17 sunburst made in 1954. Condition: Considering the age, the guitar has been maintained in exceptional +++ condition with only light lacquer checking and few marks here and there. No breaks. Even the frets are original with plenty of life left. Due to the collector's condition it can be assumed that this guitar only had one previous owner. The finish and hardware is all original. The tuners work smooth and they stay in tune perfectly, no bent shafts, original buttons. The entire binding is original and tight to the body. Playability: Action is very low without buzz and the neck profile is the classic rounded C. The neck is straight as an arrow and the neck angle is excellent. Tone: The voice has remarkable range, from smooth, buttery lows to clear transparent highs with great projection. Case: Correct vintage brown Lifton hardshell case in fantastic time-capsule shape, arched top and back, all latches and hinges work smooth, pink plush interior and unmolested Lifton sticker. Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge bronze strings (.012-.054). The guitar will accommodate lighter or heavier strings, according to your preference. The entire guitar is inspected, fingerboard and bridge oiled, body and neck cleaned and hand polished. To Summarize: This is as close as it gets when it comes to vintage instruments from Gibson's hey-days. An awesome instrument of surpassing elegance, playability and versatility, with the potential of being a great investment opportunity which we are pleased to offer to one fortunate player.