Gibson Midtown Custom 2012 - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

The Gibson Midtown Custom in Heritage Cherry Sunburst is a gorgeous combination of classic Gibson styling and semi-hollow character, and this particular example has been kept in exceptional condition. Between the vibrant sunburst finish, beautiful natural wood grain, and the addition of a Bigsby vibrato, there's a lot to appreciate here.

The top has a warm amber center that transitions into a rich cherry red around the edges, with plenty of natural grain showing through. The matching sunburst back is equally attractive. Paired with the black pickguard, chrome hardware, bound body, and split-diamond headstock inlay, it has a really classy appearance.

The Midtown Custom is an interesting design from Gibson, combining a chambered mahogany body with a maple top and dual f-holes. It's a little different from a traditional ES-style guitar, and there's a ton of natural resonance in this one.

Playability is excellent. The '60s SlimTaper neck feels comfortable and relatively slim, measuring 20.8mm at the first fret and 22.4mm at the twelfth. The frets are incredibly smooth and in practically new condition. It recently received a full setup, with comfortable medium action and spot-on intonation.

The original Gibson Burstbucker humbuckers are still installed, and all electronics function perfectly.

The Bigsby is a fantastic addition to this guitar. It's mounted using a Vibramate adapter, meaning no holes were drilled into the body. The entire assembly can be removed, and the included original stopbar tailpiece can be reinstalled if you prefer the factory configuration. It's a great way to have that classic Bigsby feel without permanently altering the instrument.

Condition is Excellent. The only notable cosmetic flaw I found was a small finish ding on the back. Otherwise, the body, neck, frets, and hardware are remarkably clean, with no breaks, repairs, finish checking, or cracks. It weighs 9.19 lbs on my scale.

Includes the original Gibson hard case, the original stopbar tailpiece, and the pictured case candy.

A few highlights:

• Beautiful Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish with natural wood grain.

• Chambered mahogany body with maple top and dual f-holes.

• Original Gibson Burstbucker humbuckers.

• Comfortable '60s SlimTaper neck with exceptionally smooth frets.

• Bigsby vibrato installed with a no-drill Vibramate adapter.

• Original stopbar tailpiece included for easy conversion back to stock.

• Recent full setup with excellent intonation.

• Excellent condition with only a small finish ding on the back.

• 9.19 lbs on my scale, with original hard case.

The photos shown are real photographs of this exact guitar. I do not use AI-generated imagery, replacement backgrounds, or image manipulation to misrepresent the condition of my guitars. What you see is the instrument you’ll receive.

Like all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and fully insured via Reverb Safe Shipping.

⏳ Quick note: These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 3–7 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window!