MASTER ARTISAN COLLECTION
THE LEO SCALA COLLECTION
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THE '58 FLYING V's
In a career spanning three decades, Leo Scala has established an enviable reputation for his unique creativity and impeccable craftsmanship, and a passion for Gibson instruments. For this inaugural Master Artisan Collection release, Leo has partnered with the Gibson Custom Shop on ten Flying V style guitars. Each is individually unique in its appearance, aging, and details, but all feature solid Korina wood bodies and long neck tenon construction, Brazilian rosewood fretboards, custom-wound "Retrophonic" humbucker pickups, and painstaking detail and finish work. Each one is like no other instrument in existence and is designed to be enjoyed for a lifetime.
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NEVER-BUILT CLASSICS
The Q27 Flying V™ represents a moment in time that Leo Scala artfully captured when his city (Los Angeles, California) was completely shut down and resembled an apocalyptic no-man’s-land. The ’52 DeVille SG™ takes its inspiration from multiple sources, and yet it remains unmistakably Gibson. It starts by imagining an alternate history, with a Gibson SG being released concurrently with the first Gibson Les Paul™, which was introduced in 1952. For the Theodore Retroliner, Leo started by imagining that the Theodore was actually released in 1957 or 1958, and like some other Gibson models, was subtly revised and changed over the years with different pickup configurations and custom colors and then subjected to the finish and playing wear that comes with the longtime use of a well-loved guitar.
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THE CODE RED R9
Master Artisan Leo Scala delivers big-time on his vision for a vintage Gibson model that never was but should have been, bringing it to life with all of the imagination, intricate detail, and skill that are hallmarks of his work. The Code Red R9 Les Paul™ has a lightweight, one-piece mahogany body with a beautifully flamed two-piece maple cap. A significant difference between the Code Red R9 and other 1959 Les Pauls is how the strings are anchored at the other end with a wraparound bridge with pre-adjusted intonation points for exceptional sustain, vibration, and responsiveness. A removable steel trapeze tailpiece adds not only to the visual appeal but also contributes to the sustain and tone. This is one of the best-sounding Les Pauls that was never made - until now.
THEODORE RETROLINER - ADAGIO GOLD
A Unique, Original Master Artisan Guitar With a Distinctive, Creative Spirit
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Strip
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- C-Profile Neck, Shaped and Rounded to Leo Scala's Customizations
- Kluson® Six In-Line Tuners with Leo Scala Custom Color Infused Keystone Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups: Retrophonic P-90 Neck; Retrophonic “Vintage Hot ‘57” Patent Applied For-style Humbucker™ Bridge
- Bigsby® B7 Vibrato Tailpiece, Custom Modified for Full Arm Rotation
- Master Artisan-Aged Gold Hardware
- Hand Lacquered and Aged by the Master Artisan
- Custom G&G Hardshell Case with Leo Scala Aged Hardware and Gold-Embroidered Gibson Logo Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Headstock-Shaped Box from Leo Scala
$ 15,999
THEODORE RETROLINER - CUSTOM 57
A Unique, Original Master Artisan Guitar With a Distinctive, Creative Spirit
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Strip
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- C-Profile Neck, Shaped and Rounded to Leo Scala's Customizations
- Kluson® Six In-Line Tuners with Leo Scala Custom Color Infused Oval Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups: Retrophonic P-90 Neck; Retrophonic “Vault ‘59” Patent Applied For-style Humbucker™ Bridge. Both with Aged Nickel Covers
- Bigsby® B7 Vibrato Tailpiece, Custom Modified for Full Arm Rotation
- Master Artisan-Aged Nickel Hardware
- Custom Skull Volume Knobs, Black Top Hat with Silver Insert Tone Knobs; All with Dial Pointers
- Custom G&G Hardshell Case with Leo Scala Aged Hardware and Gold-Embroidered Gibson Logo Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Headstock-Shaped Box from Leo Scala
$ 15,999
THEODORE RETROLINER - TV YELLOW
A Unique, Original Master Artisan Guitar With a Distinctive, Creative Spirit
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Strip
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- C-Profile Neck, Shaped and Rounded to Leo Scala's Customizations
- Hand-aged Kluson® Six In-Line Tuners with White Oval Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups: Retrophonic P-90 Neck; Retrophonic “Big Ed” Patent Applied For-style Humbucker™ Bridge; Black Soapbar Cover (P-90), Aged Nickel Cover (Humbucker)
- Bigsby® B7 Vibrato Tailpiece, Custom Modified for Full Arm Rotation
- Master Artisan-Aged Nickel Hardware
- Hand Lacquered and Aged by the Master Artisan
- Leo Scala Custom Metal Knobs with Dial Pointers
- Custom G&G Hardshell Case with Leo Scala Aged Hardware and Gold-Embroidered Gibson Logo Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Headstock-Shaped Box from Leo Scala
$ 15,999
THEODORE RETROLINER - CLASSIC BLACK
A Unique, Original Master Artisan Guitar With a Distinctive, Creative Spirit
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Strip
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- C-Profile Neck, Shaped and Rounded to Leo Scala's Customizations
- Hand-aged Kluson® Six In-Line Tuners with White Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups: Retrophonic P-90 Neck; Retrophonic “Gemini” Patent Applied For-style Humbucker™ Bridge. Both with Aged Nickel Covers
- Bigsby® B7 Vibrato Tailpiece, Custom Modified for Full Arm Rotation
- Master Artisan-Aged Nickel Hardware
- Black Top Hat with Silver Insert Knobs with Dial Pointers
- Custom G&G Hardshell Case with Leo Scala Aged Hardware and Gold-Embroidered Gibson Logo Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Headstock-Shaped Box from Leo Scala
$ 15,999
THEODORE RETROLINER - MACCHIATO WHITE
A Unique, Original Master Artisan Guitar With a Distinctive, Creative Spirit
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Strip
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- C-Profile Neck, Shaped and Rounded to Leo Scala's Customizations
- Hand-aged Kluson® Six In-Line Tuners with Cream Keystone Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups: Retrophonic P-90 Neck; Retrophonic “Sundance” Patent Applied For-style Humbucker™ Bridge. Black Soapbar Cover, No Cover on the Humbucker (Double Black Bobbins)
- Bigsby® B7 Vibrato Tailpiece, Custom Modified for Full Arm Rotation
- Master Artisan-Aged Gold Hardware
- Hand Lacquered and Aged by the Master Artisan
- Black Top Hat Knobs with Dial Pointers
- Custom G&G Hardshell Case with Leo Scala Aged Hardware and Gold-Embroidered Gibson Logo Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Headstock-Shaped Box from Leo Scala
$ 15,999
THEODORE RETROLINER - ELECTRIC PURPLE
A Unique, Original Master Artisan Guitar With a Distinctive, Creative Spirit
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Strip
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- C-Profile Neck, Shaped and Rounded to Leo Scala's Customizations
- Hand-aged Kluson® Six In-Line Tuners with White Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups: Retrophonic P-90 Neck; Retrophonic “Vault ‘58” Patent Applied For-style Humbucker™ Bridge. Black Soapbar Cover on P-90, No Cover on Humbucker (Double Black Bobbins)
- Bigsby® B7 Vibrato Tailpiece, Custom Modified for Full Arm Rotation
- Master Artisan-Aged Nickel Hardware
- Black Speed Knobs with Dial Pointers
- Custom G&G Hardshell Case with Leo Scala Aged Hardware and Gold-Embroidered Gibson Logo Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Headstock-Shaped Box from Leo Scala
$ 15,999
THEODORE RETROLINER - GOLD MIST ABSINTHE
A Unique, Original Master Artisan Guitar With a Distinctive, Creative Spirit
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Strip
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- C-Profile Neck, Shaped and Rounded to Leo Scala's Customizations
- Hand-aged Kluson® Six In-Line Tuners with White Oval Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups: Retrophonic P-90 Neck; Retrophonic “Vault ‘59” Patent Applied For-style Humbucker™ Bridge. Black Soapbar Cover on P-90, Aged Nickel Cover on Humbucker
- Bigsby® B7 Vibrato Tailpiece, Custom Modified for Full Arm Rotation
- Master Artisan-Aged Nickel Hardware
- Hand Lacquered and Aged by the Master Artisan
- Black Top Hat with Silver Insert Knobs with Dial Pointers
- Custom G&G Hardshell Case with Leo Scala Aged Hardware and Gold-Embroidered Gibson Logo Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Headstock-Shaped Box from Leo Scala
$ 15,999
THEODORE RETROLINER - PINK MARTINI
A Unique, Original Master Artisan Guitar With a Distinctive, Creative Spirit
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Strip
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- C-Profile Neck, Shaped and Rounded to Leo Scala's Customizations
- Hand-aged Kluson® Six In-Line Tuners with White Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups: Retrophonic P-90 Neck; Retrophonic “Calavera” Patent Applied For-style Humbucker™ Bridge. Black Soapbar Cover on P-90, Aged Nickel Cover on Humbucker
- Bigsby® B7 Vibrato Tailpiece, Custom Modified for Full Arm Rotation
- Master Artisan-Aged Nickel Hardware
- Black Top Hat with Silver Insert Knobs with Dial Pointers
- Custom G&G Hardshell Case with Leo Scala Aged Hardware and Gold-Embroidered Gibson Logo Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Headstock-Shaped Box from Leo Scala
$ 15,999
THEODORE RETROLINER - BLEEDING RED
A Unique, Original Master Artisan Guitar With a Distinctive, Creative Spirit
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Strip
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- C-Profile Neck, Shaped and Rounded to Leo Scala's Customizations
- Hand-aged Kluson® Six In-Line Tuners with Custom Color-infused Red Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups: Retrophonic P-90 Neck; Retrophonic “Vault ‘59” Patent Applied For-style Humbucker™ Bridge. Cream Soapbar Cover on P-90, No Cover on Humbucker (Zebra Bobbins)
- Bigsby® B7 Vibrato Tailpiece, Custom Modified for Full Arm Rotation
- Master Artisan-Aged Nickel Hardware
- Hand Lacquered and Aged by the Master Artisan
- Gold Speed Knobs with Dial Pointers
- Custom G&G Hardshell Case with Leo Scala Aged Hardware and Gold-Embroidered Gibson Logo Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Headstock-Shaped Box from Leo Scala
$ 15,999
THEODORE RETROLINER - BRITISH RACING GREEN
A Unique, Original Master Artisan Guitar With a Distinctive, Creative Spirit
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Strip
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- C-Profile Neck, Shaped and Rounded to Leo Scala's Customizations
- Hand-aged Kluson® Six In-Line Tuners with White Oval Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups: Retrophonic P-90 Neck; Retrophonic “Vault ‘59” Patent Applied For-style Humbucker™ Bridge. Black Soapbar Cover on P-90, No Cover on Humbucker (Double Black Bobbins)
- Bigsby® B7 Vibrato Tailpiece, Custom Modified for Full Arm Rotation
- Master Artisan-Aged Nickel Hardware
- Black Top Hat Knobs with Dial Pointers
- Custom G&G Hardshell Case with Leo Scala Aged Hardware and Gold-Embroidered Gibson Logo Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Headstock-Shaped Box from Leo Scala
$ 15,999
SUPER SPECIAL
Exclusive Master Artisan Collection, One-of-a-Kind Guitar
- One-piece Mahogany Body, Two-piece Figured Maple Top
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- 60s SlimTaper™ Neck Profile
- Hand-aged Kluson® Deluxe Tuners with Single Ring Keystone Buttons
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound Pickups with Aged Nickel Covers
- Hand Lacquered and Aged by the Master Artisan
- Leo Scala Customized Gibson Custom Hardshell Case
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala
BOMBSHELL BOURBON
Exclusive Master Artisan Collection, One-of-a-Kind Guitar
- One-piece Lightweight Mahogany Body and Neck
- Two-piece Highly Figured Maple Top
- 50s Rounded Medium C Neck Profile
- Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- Leo Scala Custom Retrophonic Hand-wound PAF Pickups
- Embossed, 18K Gold Painted Les Paul Model Headstock Logo
- Custom Red Suede G&G® Hardshell Case
THE LEO SCALA THEODORE RETROLINER
Exclusive Master Artisan Collection, One-of-a-Kind Guitar
- Alder Body with Walnut Center Stripe, Mahogany Neck
- Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
- Hand Lacquered and Aged by the Master Artisan
- Leo Scala Custom Hand-Wound “Retrophonic” P-90 Neck Pickup with Alnico 2 Magnet and Low Winds
- Gibson Custom Hardshell Case
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Box from Leo Scala
THE LEO SCALA CODE RED R9 LES PAUL
Red Alert - Exclusive Master Artisan Collection, One-of-a-Kind Guitar
- Lightweight, One-piece Mahogany Body
- Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- 22 Historic Medium Jumbo Frets
- Kluson® Single-line, Single-ring Tuners with Red-impregnated Keystone Buttons
- Master Artisan Hand-wound Retrophonic PAF-style Vault ’59 Pickups
- Master Artisan-applied and aged, lightly-bursted Code Red Nitrocellulose Lacquer Top Finish
- Custom Hand-made G&G Red Suede Case with Matching Red Suede Handle, Aged Nickel Hardware, Red Plush Velvet Interior Lining, and a Gold Embroidered 1959 Gibson Star Logo on the Inside
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Box from Leo Scala
THE LEO SCALA '52 DEVILLE SG
Something New, Yet Utterly Familiar – Exclusive Master Artisan Collection, One-of-a-Kind Guitar
- Mahogany Body and Neck
- Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- Hand Lacquered and Aged by the Master Artisan
- Compensated Wraparound Bridge and ’52 Les Paul-inspired Steel Trapeze Tailpiece
- Leo Scala Custom Hand-wound “Retrophonic” PAF-style Pickups with Alnico 2 Magnets
- ’58 Explorer-style “In Between the Pickups” Pickguard Extension
- “Greeny” Inspired Control Knobs, in Black
- Gibson Custom Hardshell Case
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Box from Leo Scala
THE LEO SCALA Q27 FLYING V
Exclusive Master Artisan Collection, One-of-a-Kind Guitar
- Mahogany Body and Neck
- Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- Hand Lacquered and Aged by the Master Artisan
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge and Custom Extended Stop Bar Tailpiece for Improved Drop-Tuned Performance
- Custom Dogear Pickup Rings
- Gibson Custom Hardshell Case
- The Only Gibson Guitar Completed During the COVID-19 Shutdown
- Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity Box from Leo Scala