Gibson 1929 Nick Lucas Special Light Aged

Nick Lucas, known as The Crooning Troubadour, was one of the most influential American entertainers of the 1920s and among the first to showcase the guitar as both a solo and accompanying instrument.

His request for a deeper-bodied guitar led Gibson to create their very first artist signature model in 1926: the Nick Lucas Special. Its compact yet deep body produced a surprisingly full and complex tone, making it one of the most distinctive small-bodied guitars of its era.

The Gibson Custom Shop now proudly presents the 1929 Nick Lucas Special Light Aged. Built with a thermally aged red spruce top, mahogany body, and a deeper L-00–style shape, it delivers the rich, powerful voice that defined the original. Gold sparkle accents, Nick Lucas inlays, and a vintage “The Gibson” logo add authentic touches, while the Murphy Lab Light Aged Argentine Grey finish and gently aged hardware recreate the vibe of a true Golden Era instrument.

With its ornate details, unique voice, and red line-style hardshell case, this Nick Lucas Special is a masterful tribute to one of Gibson’s most iconic artist models.