Design your own one-of-a-kind Gibson Custom
Highlights
Nashville, TN
Travel based on mutual availability within one year of auction closing date
Founded in 1902, Gibson's contributions to popular music are simply unmeasurable. From folk, country, jazz and blues, to the birth of rock and roll and beyond, Gibson has been
there, and continues to lead the way into uncharted musical territory. Gibson is the brand that is trusted by some of the world's most beloved and revered musicians. Artists from all over the musical spectrum love their Gibsons.
Now one MileagePlus member has the once-in-lifetime chance to begin their own musical journey by designing their own, completely unique, guitar crafted to their specifications by Gibson Custom. From historic reissues that capture the elusive magic of the world’s rarest guitars, to contemporary models built on a classic foundation, to the highest-quality archtops and even “Made 2 Measure” personalized instruments, Gibson Custom is dedicated to delivering a playing and ownership experience unlike any other. Create the perfect instrument suited to your taste. Whether you prefer the look and sound of a vintage instrument but with modern parts or want to recreate a vintage classic to the exact standards of the original, bid now and make your dream a reality.
This experience includes:
- Roundtrip United Economy® domestic airfare for two to Nashville, TN*
- Rental car allowance**
- Two-night hotel accommodations in Nashville, TN
- A personal tour of the Gibson factory to meet with bespoke designers, artisans and craftspeople, including wood experts, painters, metal workers and finishers
- A genuine Gibson Custom made-to-measure guitar designed according to your preferences including model, materials, neck profile, hardware and colors
- Delivery of your custom guitar 1-month later with a Certificate of Authenticity
For more information, please visit the Gibson Custom pages at Gibson.com.
*Airfare only included for members outside of the greater Nashville area.
**Rental car allowance based on Economy sized card.
Delivery Time:
Once the Auction closes for an item, you will be notified if your bid was successful via email and asked to check out by accurately and completely filling out your best contact and shipping information. If you do not check-out within 48 hours your item may be forfeited and awarded to the next highest bidder. You will also be contacted by a United representative within 5 business days with more information on your package, unless otherwise specified in the product description. The item will be shipped to the address you have designated upon check-out.* However, delivery dates cannot be guaranteed. Please allow 3-7 days for shipment of tickets, depending on the event date, and 4-6 weeks for shipment of merchandise, unless otherwise noted in the listing.
A physical mailing address within the 48 United States is required to bid on this item. Ships to U.S. 48 only. Cannot ship to a P.O. Box. For additional information, please refer to the Auction rules & restrictions. Return policy: Once a bid has been placed you cannot retract it. Except as otherwise determined by United Air Lines, Inc., in its sole discretion, no refunds will be provided on any Auction item. If for any reason an item is received damaged, becomes unavailable, or cannot be fulfilled in whole or in part, United Air Lines, Inc. reserves the right in its sole discretion to offer a concession to impacted members. Privacy policy: Any personal data received through your online transaction will be kept confidential and may only be used to process and complete the required transaction.
Auction Rules:
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Quantity
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Bid per item
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Winning bid
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Bid history
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