The rubbish Gibson plastic bridge pins have been replaced with some handmade Buffalo Horn ones that I got from Rothesay Music.Ĭurly/Quilted maple back and sides are in great condition and look lush. The rosette on this has Abalone inlay work – which really “ups the bling factor.” The “moustache” Bridge is made of ebony to match the fingerboard, and like the fingerboard it has abalone inlays.
The scratch guard – as usual has lost much of its paintwork – an unavoidable part of use. The bodywork – spruce top is near unmarked. I’ve worked on these, and they are minimal – and now can’t be felt when playing. The reverse of the neck has a few very light scratches that suggest this has been leant against some shelves or something. Frets only show wear on the B string position when you play an open D or a G…. The unmarked ebony fingerboard is set off by the beautiful abalone inlay work. The Gibson Logo and the flowerpot are inlaid with Abalone rather than the usual synthetic MOP. There’s a couple of chips on the headstock, but they could be filled. This custom King of the Flat Tops takes Gibson Acoustics to another dimension, yet stays true to the time-tested excellence of the legendary J-200. It still has the articulate and vary smooth tone of the SJ-200, and is a dream to play. The Gibson J-200 Custom is the ultimate in visual beauty and tonal qualitythe absolute finest of Gibson’s storied Super Jumbo acoustic guitars. Rated 5/5 2 reviews Write your review Item ID: OCJB20VS. Hand built on the foundation of the world famous Gibson J-45 Standard, the J-45 Custom incorporates all the charm and style with added custom enhancements from the artisans at the Gibson Acoustic factory located in Bozeman, Montana. This very limited edition (current estimate is 25 guitars) – made by Gibson’s Custom Shop – solves all that. 6-string Acoustic Guitar with Sitka Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and LR Baggs Electronics - Vintage Sunburst. The new J-45 Custom is designed to please J-45 lovers who desire the enhanced tone and look of a rosewood guitar. Only 152 J-200s were made in 1953, making this a highly sought after guitar made in low numbers.I love my SJ-200 but it’s too big to wrap yourself around an a warm sunny day sat in a deck chair 🙁 The three tone sunburst has maintained all it's colors, it's totally stunning in person and the way this J-200 is checked gives it an incredible vibe. There are a few professionally repaired cracks, besides that this guitar is absolutely fantastic. It's all original, including the original mustache bridge, pick guard which is in great shape, and the tuners which still function 100%.
This is an early example post maple transition J-200. Maple lends itself to a one of a kind tone that has been recorded through rock and roll history from Elvis to Bob Dylan, Pete Townshend and many more.
It saw its first significant changes in 1947 when it went from having a spruce top and rosewood sides and back to a spruce top and maple sides and back. The J-200 was first released in 1937 for country singer Ray Whitley, initially known as the "Super Jumbo" later as "King of the Flat-tops". One of the most important and historical guitars ever manufactured. George showcases a 1953 Gibson J-200 Sunburst guitar.
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