1956 Vintage Gibson Country Western Vintage guitar For sale at Greg's Guitars. Pearl Gibson logo and Pearl Crown headstock inlay In 1956 Gibson officially tagged them the "Country Western". This guitar embodies all that we think of in Gibson tone, full,well balanced and just the right amount of Gibson chime, she is checked and sports an old unoriginal double pickguard .Pro repaired small top crack treble side upper but by pickguard as pictured. .She also has (but it is removed) a "Custom made" engraved tag below the bridge as pictured. F.O.N. V68XX-X .1956 debut year. Perfect for the player seeking a great vintage piece for an affordable price, why get a reissue when you can have the real deal?