Description

A Gibson ES-350T semi-acoustic guitar named Maybellene. The wood is light, and the tuning keys are damaged. A black and orange label with the serial number (A33643) and where the guitar was made (Kalamazoo, MI) can be seen through one of the F-holes. The case is treated canvas on wood with velvet lining.

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donation of Charles E. Berry

Restrictions & Rights

1960 Gibson Guitar Corporation

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Musical Instruments

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

1959

Object number

2011.137.2

Manufactured by

Gibson Guitar Corp., American, founded 1894

Owned by

Chuck Berry, American, 1926 - 2017

Subject of

Chess Records, American, founded 1950

Topic

African American

Musicians

Rock and roll (Music)

Medium

wood and metal

Dimensions

41 x 17 x 4 in. (104.1 x 43.2 x 10.2 cm)

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Type

guitars