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Get two of the king's most famous and favorite Gibson guitars with this special online reissue
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To coincide withthe futureBiography of Elvis PresleyGibson has re-released two guitars that are possibleElvisfan will recognize it immediately.
Presley was a big fan of Gibson guitars and they were consistently his favorite for live performances. The new releases pay tribute to two of his most iconic models that produced two distinct and memorable sounds.
The beautifulGibson Elvis Dove acoustic/electric hybridis based on a 1969 model with which Elvis regularly appeared on stage between 1971 and 1975. This makes an excellent gift for any ultimate Elvis fan, as the original was a life-changing gift from the singer's father, Vernon, before Elvis subsequently gave it to an audience. a show in Asheville, North Carolina, just two years before his death.
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Fine attention to detail is everywhere here, including a sitka spruce top, solid maple back and sides, and a mahogany neck topped with an Indian rosewood fingerboard. Inside, it features modern LR Baggs VTC electronics, paired with an under-saddle piezo pickup, and soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls for easy access. It also comes with a hard case to protect it when you take it with you on a trip.
The other reissue, Gibson's Elvis SJ-200 acoustic/electric guitar, may be more recognizable to even a casual fan of the King of Rock and Roll, as he owned a number of different versions of this. This particular model was gifted to him in Nashville during a recording session at RCA's Studio B in the mid-1960s.
Presley performed with the guitar for more than a decade, eventually giving it to friend Marty Lacker at Graceland in 1976. The dazzling pickguard design features mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, along with the famous "Mustache" bridge and graduated crowns through the neck. .
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The above set includes the acoustic/electric guitar plus a hard case. Both guitars are truly collectible and will be available online for a limited time and sold in limited quantities.
The new Elvis biopic is directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Austin Butler as Presley and Tom Hanks as controversial manager Colonel Tom Parker. Although the film won't be released until June 2022, both guitars are available for purchase now atSamAsh.com.
