This is a breathtaking masterpiece- the very top of the line of Gibson's jazz archtop guitars. Part of the Crimson Collection, the Gibson Citation is magnificent in all aspects. At 7.5 ounces, this piece is shipped in a case built for a war zone- weighing approximately 15 pounds. The case alone is hand built of leather and heavy wood, with a price tag, if you could get one, at over $1000.00. Each case is built for each guitar. Hand carved spruce top, maple back and sides, with the best wood available. Gold plated hardware on pup cover, tail piece and tuning machines. Double inner body cavity Gibson stickers. Built in 2017, it is number one of possibly 2 for that year. Floating mini-humbucker mounted to the pickguard. Each pickguard made for each guitar. Single volume control. Ebony fretboard. Heavily inlaid headstock with serial number plaque on the back. Please e-mail us if any further questions. Shipping will be $250 to $300 overnight only- FedEx. Guitar will be insured by Travelers. Returns if not sastisfied accepted if guitar is not as described or defective. Other reasons may incur a 5% restocking fee. Ships in original Gibson Carton. Please ask all questions before purchasing. This guitar must be returned exactly as received. Thank you. The Retail Price of this Citation is $34,500.00 The MAP price is $26,500.00