Gibson Custom has partnered with the estate of Gustavo Cerati to unveil a tribute to the Soda Stereo frontman, the Gibson Custom Gustavo Cerati ES-335. Limited to just 60 guitars worldwide, it goes on sale from Friday, September 18, 2026.

The guitar will be available exclusively through the newly opened Gibson Garage Miami, either in person or by phone. It is one of the first major exclusive releases tied to the brand’s newest flagship destination, and it arrives to celebrate the store’s opening.

To buy one, call the store on (305) 709-2686 or visit 2660 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127. With only 60 guitars available worldwide, collectors, musicians and fans will need to move quickly.

The launch brings together two milestones: the opening of a new home for Gibson in Miami and a tribute to one of the most influential guitarists in Latin music. For fans of Gustavo Cerati, it offers a tangible link to the instrument behind so many memorable performances.

The model is inspired by the 1965 ES-335 that accompanied Gustavo Cerati through pivotal moments of his career. Gibson introduced the ES-335 in 1958, and it remains one of the best known semi-hollow electric guitars ever made. This tribute captures the sound, soul and visual character of the instrument Cerati made his own.

Built by Gibson Custom and aged by the Murphy Lab, the guitar features a 60s Cherry finish, factory double pickguards, Grover kidney button tuning keys and a B7 Bigsby vibrato. Together they faithfully reflect the guitar that became inseparable from Cerati’s artistic identity.

The Murphy Lab is known for recreating the look and feel of guitars that have been played for decades. That approach suits a tribute to an instrument that lived through years of touring, recording and television appearances. The result is described as a museum-quality collectible that remains fully playable, designed to endure both musically and historically.

The original guitar has its own story. Cerati bought his ES-335 TD in the mid-1990s at Rudy’s Music in New York, where it had already been customised with a second pickguard, leather back pad and Bigsby vibrato.

Those distinctive details became part of the guitar’s visual identity, and they are recreated on the limited edition.

The guitar went on to play a defining role across decades of landmark performances. It was featured prominently in Soda Stereo’s 1996 MTV Unplugged performance, the band’s 1997 El Último Concierto farewell tour and the 2007 Me Verás Volver reunion tour.

It later became Cerati’s primary instrument during the Bocanada era. It also appeared on major international broadcasts, including his 2007 Live Earth performance alongside Shakira, cementing its place in global music history.

For fans, the guitar is more than a collectible. It recreates an instrument that sat at the centre of some of the most celebrated chapters in Cerati’s career, from the intimacy of MTV Unplugged to the scale of the Me Verás Volver reunion.

Gibson says the release reinforces the emotional connection between the ES platform and generations of players worldwide. It also positions the company as the first guitar maker to formally celebrate Cerati’s contribution to Latin music culture, and reflects a wider commitment to honouring artists whose influence transcends borders.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1959, Gustavo Adrián Cerati Clark rose to international prominence as the frontman, guitarist and creative force behind Soda Stereo. The band helped define the rock en español movement, which brought Spanish-language rock to audiences across Latin America and beyond, throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

With groundbreaking songwriting, sophisticated production and a bold visual identity, Soda Stereo became a cultural pillar across Latin America. The group influenced countless artists and reshaped the sound of Spanish-language rock.

Following the band’s initial breakup in 1997, Gustavo Cerati embarked on a critically acclaimed solo career. Albums such as Bocanada and Ahí Vamos showed his move into electronic, experimental and alternative rock, while keeping the poetic lyricism and melodic depth that defined his voice.

Revered for his innovation, elegance and fearless creativity, Gustavo Cerati remains one of the most important and influential musicians in the history of Latin American rock. This guitar gives fans and players a rare chance to own a piece of that legacy.

Anyone interested in the Gibson Custom Gustavo Cerati ES-335 should contact Gibson Garage Miami directly, as the guitars are being sold only through the store, in person or over the phone. Pricing and availability are best confirmed with the store directly.