Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom
About this listing
A fantastic opportunity to own a 1963 Gibson J-160E, an iconic vintage Gibson acoustic-electric guitar with wonderful originality and an exceptionally well-preserved history.This example remains all original and is in amazing overall condition for a guitar now over 60 years old. It retains the character, feel and appearance you would hope to find in a genuine early-’60s J-160E.The guitar does have a small neck repair from many years ago, but it has been carried out extremely well and is a neat, professional-looking repair. It does not detract from what is otherwise a remarkably original and honest example.The original case did perish unfortunately some years ago …. But this guitar will come with a modern fitted Hardcase as pictured. Perhaps the most special part of this guitar is its provenance. It comes with the original payment card from 1965, documenting its history from the time it was purchased by its one and only owner. Finding a vintage Gibson with this level of originality and documented ownership history is becoming increasingly difficult.The overall feel of this guitar is breathtaking with its warm welcoming neck profile and stunning naturally aged finish. This guitar has been a true family member from new!Highlights:All originalExceptional overall conditionOne-owner historyOriginal 1965 payment card and purchase receipt includedSmall, old neck repair — very well executedGenuine vintage Gibson with excellent provenanceA superb collector’s exampleA great opportunity for the serious Gibson collector or anyone looking for an authentic vintage J-160E with a story behind it.
Price€13,167.67
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