Gibson expands its Songwriter line with new Recording Artist and Recording Artist EC models
Gibson’s long-standing Songwriter series has welcomed two new acoustics to its lineup. Designed to be the perfect tool for studio recording sessions, the Recording Artist and cut-away variant Recording Artist EC promise to be the perfect way to capture Gibson’s classic tone with a “modern, professional” polish.
Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montant from thermally aged Sitka spruce tops, rosewood backs and sides, and long-scale mahogany necks, the Recording Artist and Recording Artist EC have been designed with reliable studio-worthy clarity in mind.
With their 25.5” scale length and combination of tonewoods, both guitars harnessing the essence of the 1936 Advanced Jumbo – resulting in a rich, warm and balanced Gibson sound.
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Both guitars also boast a bound headstock with a rosewood veneer, classily inlaid with the Gibson logo and crown. The guitars also have a bone nut, while gold Grover open-back tuners add a premium feel to the instrument. Then there’s an ebony bridge with a bone saddle, TUSQ bridge pins, and mother-of-pearl arrow inlays.
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Elsewhere, both models also employ an L.R. Baggs HiFi electronics system, which features dual bridge plate sensors and an internal preamp to help provide you with a natural acoustic tone. Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls are also in place to keep your controls discreet, but still easy to access.
Visually, the guitars also opt for timeless Rosewood Burst and Antique Natural finishes. The top also has a tortoise pickguard, while the sound-hole is framed by an abalone rosette.
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Whether you’re opting for the Songwriter Recording Artist or the Songwriter Recording Artist EC, you’ll be getting the same quality build. The primary difference is the EC’s cutaway – so you can opt for either model that allows you to feel most comfortable playing without sacrificing that rich Gibson voice. They also both cost $4,999, so you wont have to splash out more on a certain model, either.
Both the Songwriter Recording Artist and Songwriter Recording Artist EC are available now for $4,999. For more information, head to Gibson.
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