Through special arrangements with Gibson, we were able to turn back the clock to the mid-1960's, and that influential period of music history. The J-200 of the mid-60's featured a thinner, faster neck than what is used on the modern J-200. Movement up and down the neck is fast and comfortable. All internal bracing is scalloped by hand, not by a machine like most guitars are today. The top of the guitar is "AAA" grade Sitka Spruce, all hand selected, of course. The back and sides of this guitar are solid European Maple, just like the guitars of the mid-60's, with similar grain and figure patterns. The fingerboard is Madagascar Rosewood, with the traditional Gibson "crown" inlays, with the inlays in genuine mother-of-pearl. While the Madagascar Rosewood bridge maintains the Gibson "moustache" shape, the 60's J-200 uses the "paisley" style mother of pearl inlays, just as it was done during the "British Invasion" years. Even more unique, this pickguard is made from the original 1960's pickup mold to ensure even the smallest detail is period correct. Even the tuning keys are gold plated Grover Imperials, just like the 60's!Back in the 60's, just like today, Gibson finishes their guitars with an ultra thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish that actually blends with the top wood layers, and allows the wood to "breathe" and "open up" over time. This 60's J-200 features that lacquer finish, of course. The guitar is shipped with a custom-fitted case, and a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Gibson's General Manager of Acoustic Instruments. Our 60's J-200 is but one model in the "Acoustic Icon" series created for us by the luthiers at Gibson. A very limited number of these fine instruments are being made available. We currently have them available in your choice of Vintage Sunburst, or Antique Natural finish.
$4199.00
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