Gibson Sonex 180 Deluxe

This particular model is a satin off white with a black.

Gibson sonex 180 deluxe. The sonex series were only included in detail in one published replacement parts list this one from 1981 however individual parts were also included in later pages published in 1984. It plays amazing and sounds great for a sub 500 guitar. The guitar pictured is actually the sonex 180 standard. The 180 deluxe was one of the new gibson sonex range.

The parts shown here are for the sonex 180 deluxe although the incorrect image has been used. Well i finished the work on the 1982 gibson sonex 180 deluxe. The gibson sonex 180 custom was a guitar made in the usa from 1980 to 1982. The frets are level and buffed and the body buffed out real good too.

An american made gibson sonex 180 deluxe. It was in fact pitched as gibsons cheapest ever entry level guitar and was by far its lowest priced electric partially down to the less labour intensive semi gloss finish a feature gibson still offers today on its lowest price guitars. The body is multi phonic wood core with a resin layer on top. The guitar plays really well with good action but would benefit from a good set up.

Gibson sonex 180 deluxe ebay first year of production 1980. Gibson sonex 180 deluxe 1981 almost vintage gibson. Very rare gibson sonex in a red and black finish. There were three models available initially the sonex 180 deluxe sonex 180 standard and the sonex 180 custom priced in 1980 at 299 375 and 449 respectively.