Gibson Custom Trini Lopez Standard 1964 Reissue VOS Ebony CSHR
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Faithful reinterpretation of the 1964 signature model, crafted by the Gibson Custom Shop.
- Semi-hollow body construction for an ideal balance between sustain and acoustic resonance.
- Ebony nitrocellulose finish with VOS (Vintage Original Spec) aging for an authentic vintage look.
- Mahogany neck with a comfortable profile and rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability.
Manufacturer Information
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A Proud Tribute to the 1964 Model
Born in the heart of the sixties, the Trini Lopez made its mark in Gibson's semi-hollow history with its elegant aesthetics and stage presence. This "Custom Shop" reissue preserves the spirit, proportions, and VOS finish of the original model, with modern manufacturing tolerances for enhanced stability and exemplary consistency from guitar to guitar.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
Versatile, the Trini Lopez 1964 Standard VOS is aimed at intermediate to professional guitarists seeking an expressive instrument for both studio and stage. Blues, rock, soul, pop, or jazz: its dynamic response and projection make it a top choice, equally suited for rhythm and lead playing.
Sound Characteristics
The semi-hollow construction delivers airy warmth and singing mids while maintaining solid sustain thanks to the center block that controls feedback at high volumes. Vintage-voiced humbuckers provide a rich, articulate tone with silky highs and defined lows. The 3-position selector and independent Volume/Tone controls allow transitions from crystal-clear clean tones to creamy overdrive, with a wide intermediate palette. The thin nitro VOS finish enhances wood vibration for a lively and responsive touch.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the tonal balance and typical Gibson scale feel, we recommend a nickel string set 10-46 (100% compatible), ideal for covering clean to rock tones. Players favoring a jazzier register will prefer flatwound strings in 11-50 for a mellower timbre and softened attack.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Maple |
| Category | Hollow body | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Black |
| Top | Maple | Finishing | Patina |
| Radius | 12 mm | Hardware | Chromed |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Weight | 10433 kg |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Format | semi-hollow (center block) for resonance and feedback control | Bridge | Tune-o-matic for precise intonation adjustment |
| Finish | Ebony nitrocellulose, VOS treatment (aged appearance) | Hardware finish | VOS style for discreet and authentic look |
| Wood | mahogany | Pickguard | vintage model (depending on Custom Shop series) |
| Profile | comfortable 1960s style for natural grip | Pickups | 2 vintage-voiced humbuckers, moderate output for clarity and warmth |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628 mm | Selector | 3-position |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Controls | 2 volumes, 2 tones |
| Frets | 22 | Wiring | traditional high-quality Gibson for dynamic response and wide tonal range |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Gibson Custom Trini Lopez Standard 1964 Reissue suitable for rock and blues?
Its two moderate-output humbuckers deliver a clear, articulated tone suited for blues, rock, soul, and pop. The three-way selector and two volume controls with two tone controls allow precise adjustment of saturation level and tonal character.
Does this semi-hollow guitar resist feedback at high volume?
The semi-hollow construction includes a central block that helps control feedback at high volume, while retaining the warmth and resonance expected from a semi-hollow body.
What string gauge should be used on this Trini Lopez?
A set of nickel strings gauge 10-46 is recommended to preserve the tonal balance and string feel related to the 24.75-inch (628 mm) scale length. Flatwound strings 11-50 can be used to achieve a softer attack and a mellow tone.
What neck does the Trini Lopez 1964 Reissue have?
The neck features a comfortable 1960s-style profile, with a nut width of 43 mm and a 12-inch (305 mm) radius. Its 22 frets are mounted on a mahogany neck as specified in the features.
What does the VOS Ebony finish mean?
The nitrocellulose Ebony finish receives a VOS treatment, giving it a worn, vintage appearance.
