Gibson CF-100E

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By Janelle Borg published 17 July 25

The Gibson CF-100E was ahead of its time, and one of the early models of the firm’s lauded Ted McCarty era

By Rod Brakes published 22 January 21

This cutaway electric flat-top set a template for modern acoustic design

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