1974 Gibson Howard Roberts Custom, Sunburst
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Model: Howard Roberts Custom
Year: 1974
Finish: Sunburst
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Weight: 2.95
Case: OHSC
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body Wood: Maple
Neck Wood: Maple
Tuners: Gibson Schaller
Pickups: Correct Humbucker
Nut Width: 43.1
Neck Depth 1: 22.1
Neck Depth 12: 27.7
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1974 Gibson Howard Roberts Custom, Sunburst
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It's always great to have a Howard Roberts model in store and this is a super clean, very nice example! Finished in its original sunburst, the lightly faded top shows off some attractive lacquer checking, giving it really nice vintage patina whilst remaining in excellent condition. Built with a maple hollow body, three-piece maple neck with volute, and rosewood fingerboard, it’s a comfortable model to play and it offers excellent value for money in the vintage world.
This example remains in excellent overall condition, with only minor playwear to speak of. The frets are original and fairly low, but still very playable, and the guitar has clearly been well cared for over the years. The pickup cover shows some tarnishing, as do the upper frets, both the result of the off-gassing original pickguard which has been removed for preservation but is still included with the guitar. A tasteful replacement guard has been fitted in its place.
As a player, the Howard Roberts Custom is both comfortable and inspiring. The slim-to-medium C-profile neck and more waisted body size make it easy to handle, while acoustically it produces a warm, balanced tone. Plugged in, the single pickup is far more versatile than it looks, thanks to the clever tone control arrangement that allows for a surprising range of textures. From articulate cleans to darker, more mellow voices, it’s an instrument well-suited to jazz, blues or any player seeking a distinctive hollowbody voice.
Designed in collaboration with jazz guitarist Howard Roberts - famed for his TV and film session work including themes for The Munsters and The Twilight Zone - this model first appeared under the Epiphone banner in the ’60s before Gibson took it into their own line. By the ’70s it was offered as both the Custom and the Artist, with the Custom distinguished by its rosewood fingerboard and chrome hardware. Produced from 1973 to 1981, these guitars stand out for their oval soundhole, single pickup with three-knob layout, trapeze/wooden block custom tailpiece, split block inlays, and 25.5 inch scale length.
This 1974 example comes complete with its original purple-lined hard case and, with its originality, condition and playability, represents a fine opportunity for both players and collectors.
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Summary
Model: Howard Roberts Custom
Year: 1974
Finish: Sunburst
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Weight: 2.95
Case: OHSC
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body Wood: Maple
Neck Wood: Maple
Tuners: Gibson Schaller
Pickups: Correct Humbucker
Nut Width: 43.1
Neck Depth 1: 22.1
Neck Depth 12: 27.7
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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