Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist Left-handed Electro Acoustic Guitar in Antique Natural

Please note: depicated is the right-handed model, while this is the left-handed version.

The left-handed Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist Electro Acoustic in Antique Natural is a modern square-shoulder dreadnought built for serious players who split their time between the studio and the stage. With a thermally aged Sitka spruce top, rosewood back and sides, a long 25.5 inch scale and Gibson’s custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, it delivers a rich, powerful acoustic voice that translates beautifully when amplified, while offering the feel and playability that recording artists demand.

Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, this Songwriter Recording Artist blends classic Gibson heritage with contemporary refinements. Advanced X-bracing inspired by the legendary 1930s designs, premium tonewoods and meticulous construction give it exceptional projection, clarity and dynamic range, while the discreet yet highly capable electronics ensure your sound stays natural and expressive in any professional setting.

Modern Square-Shoulder Powerhouse

Originally introduced in the late 1990s, the Songwriter brought a distinctive square-shoulder modern dreadnought shape to the Gibson acoustic line. This Recording Artist model takes that platform and refines it for today’s players, combining a 25.5 inch scale length with 1930s-style scalloped Advanced X-bracing to deliver a voice that is bold, articulate and unmistakably Gibson. The longer scale tightens the low end and adds snap to your attack, while the bracing lets the top move freely for impressive volume and sustain, ideal for strummers, flatpickers and fingerstyle players alike.

Premium Tonewoods and Bozeman Craftsmanship

A thermally aged Sitka spruce top sits at the heart of the Songwriter Recording Artist, offering the responsiveness of a well-played-in guitar straight out of the case. Paired with rosewood back and sides, it produces a wide, piano-like low end, clear trebles and a sweet, singing midrange that sits beautifully in a mix. The mahogany neck with a comfortable Round profile and bound ebony fretboard feels fast and familiar, while the compound dovetail neck joint, set with hot hide glue, maximises tonal transfer and long-term stability. Elegant details such as multi-ply body binding, abalone rosette and mother-of-pearl inlays underline its high-end, professional pedigree.

Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System

True to its name, the Songwriter Recording Artist is built to excel when the red light is on or the stage lights are up. Gibson’s exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system uses two ultra-light sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each with its own optimised preamp, to capture a full-range, natural acoustic sound. The result is an amplified tone that preserves the guitar’s character without the harshness often associated with under-saddle designs, while still offering excellent gain-before-feedback. Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls allow quick, subtle adjustments mid-song without cluttering the guitar’s clean, classic look.

Refined Playability for Left-Handed Players

This left-handed version of the Songwriter Recording Artist ensures southpaw players can enjoy the same level of refinement and performance. The 25.5 inch scale, 1.725 inch nut width and Round neck profile strike a balance between comfort and precision, making extended sessions more relaxed whether you are tracking intricate parts or accompanying your voice. The smooth ebony fretboard, 20 standard frets and reliable Grover open-back tuners further enhance the playing experience, letting you focus entirely on your performance.

• Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce Top - The torrefied Sitka spruce top responds like a seasoned instrument, offering enhanced resonance, quicker response and a more open, played-in tone that records beautifully and fills a room with ease.
• Rosewood Back and Sides - Rosewood delivers a rich low end, sparkling highs and a clear, defined midrange, giving your chords depth and your single notes definition, ideal for modern acoustic arrangements and detailed studio work.
• Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System - Dual bridge-plate sensors with dedicated preamps provide a natural, full-range amplified sound with impressive resistance to feedback, while discreet soundhole controls keep your stage setup simple and intuitive.
• Comfortable Long-Scale Mahogany Neck - The 25.5 inch scale mahogany neck with a Round profile and bound ebony fretboard offers a familiar, comfortable feel with added string tension and clarity, supporting everything from delicate fingerstyle to powerful strumming.

Body

• Body Shape: Songwriter
• Top Material: Thermally aged Sitka spruce
• Back Material: Rosewood
• Sides Material: Rosewood
• Body Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Body Binding: Multi-ply top and back
• Colour: Antique Natural
• Pickguard: Custom line tortoise
• Rosette: Wide abalone

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Round
• Scale Length: 25.5 in / 647.7 mm
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Binding: Single-ply
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-pearl diamond eye
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.725 in / 43.81 mm
• Neck Joint: Compound dovetail, hot hide glue
• Headstock Veneer: Rosewood
• Headstock Binding: Single-ply
• Headstock Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown

Hardware

• Bridge: Belly-up
• Bridge Material: Ebony with mother-of-pearl arrow inlay
• Saddle: TUSQ
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Grover open back
• Hardware Finish: Gold

Electronics

• Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (soundhole mounted)
• Electronics Type: Active

Case

• Case: Hardshell