The Gibson 1957 Mahogany Futura Reissue Electric Guitar revives one of Gibson’s rarest and most futuristic prototypes from the 1950s. While the earliest Flying V and Explorer models introduced in 1958 used Korina wood, the original Futura prototypes were crafted from mahogany, offering a warmer, denser tone ideal for rock and metal. Mahogany is also more readily available than the scarce Korina, making this reissue the perfect way for modern players to experience the bold, space-age design and rich, all-mahogany sound of these legendary 1957 prototypes.
Faithfully recreated by Gibson Custom, the 1957 Mahogany Futura Reissue combines historic style with versatile performance for players seeking vintage authenticity and modern playability.
Features
- Mahogany body with original Futura shape built to vintage specifications delivers authentic tone and classic style.
- Mahogany neck with 50s Vintage profile offers smooth, comfortable playability.
- Original Futura split-V headstock design with reissue Kluson® single-ring tuners ensures stable tuning and vintage accuracy.
- Unbound Indian rosewood fretboard with 22 reissue frets and cellulose dot inlays provides precise performance and classic aesthetics.
- Two unpotted Custombucker humbucker™ pickups with Alnico 3 magnets deliver rich, dynamic tone for rock and metal.
- Controls include two volume and one tone with CTS® potentiometers and a phone book tone capacitor for versatile tonal shaping.
- Antique Natural nitrocellulose lacquer with VOS-finished gold hardware gives the look of a new-old-stock 1950s guitar.
- Includes Lifton™ historic reissue brown and pink hardshell case for premium protection and authentic vintage presentation.
Specifications
Body
- Shape: Futura
- Material: 2-piece Mahogany
- Binding: N/A
Neck
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Profile: 50s Vintage
- Nut Width: 1.687” / 42.85mm
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75” / 628.65mm
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut: Nylon
- Inlay: Cellulose Dot
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone; 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
Hardware
- Bridge: ABR-1 No-Wire
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuners: Kluson Single Ring Reissue
- Plating: Aged Gold
- Control Knobs: True Historic Bleach White Top Hat with Dial Pointer