1964 gibson j 200 serial#

ItвЂ™s the consummate strummer, with a beautiful thump, plenty of sub-bass, and perfect mid-range for vocal accompaniment. The guitar has an astoundingly loud voice. Three-piece curly maple neck, 1-11/16вЂќ nut width, 25-1/2вЂќ scale. This indicates that the guitar was sold as a second вЂ“ possibly explaining the small finish touchup on the topвЂ™s lower bass edge.

1964 gibson j 200 serial#

Finally, keen eyes will notice a small 2 on the back of the headstock near the serial number. Its certainly been in the hands of a performing artist for a very long time. The guitar has a second endpin hole thatвЂ™s been fitted with a 1960s style wire-holder if itвЂ™s not factory work, it sure looks like it could be. This flat-top guitar featured a thin J-185-style body and an adjustable bridge. In 1962, Gibson collaborated with The Everly Brothers to produce the Everly Brothers Flattop. Phil and Don Everly mostly always played large body Gibson flattops. ThereвЂ™s an area of finish wear on the topвЂ™s edge right where a playerвЂ™s arm would contact, and some very localized overspray along the worn area. Throughout the 1950s, they used Gibson J-200 guitars, some customized with dual pick guards. Gorgeous sunburst lacquer finish, Sitka spruce top, figured maple back and sides, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, pearl inlays, multi-layer bindings, and gold Kluson waffleback tuners. No cracks, no internal repairs, and no modifications. The result was the first J-200 in 1937, which Whitley used exclusively for many Show More. During the mid-1930s, Ray Whitley - one of the original singing cowboys - approached Gibson to build a custom acoustic. Musician's Friend interview with Gibson Acoustic's Don Ruffatto. For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1964 Gibson J-200. Gibson 1964 J-200 Acoustic Guitar, demo'd by Don Ruffatto.

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