Although it was designed alongside the Flying V and Explorer in 1957, Gibson's Moderne was the unlucky poor relation of the trio, never enjoying mainstream success and only being put into production in 1982.

The Moderne's 30th birthday of sorts is celebrated with a new production model from Gibson USA, featuring a mahogany body and neck, '57 Classic pickups and a granadillo fingerboard. Yep, that's a new one on us, too.