Overall the guitar is in excellent condition. The frets are approximately 85% remaining and the truss rod functions well with minimal adjustment needed during my ownership. There are some minor dents on the top of the body and the most obvious scratches are at the back of the body (see photos), natural oxidation on metal parts and the hard case exhibits signs of normal wear and tear.


All of my guitars are well maintained, with regular servicing every three months. As reflected in feedback from previous buyers, I provide excellent packaging, reliable shipping, comprehensive reference photos, and clear, timely communication to ensure an exceptional purchasing experience for every buyer.


Please feel free to let me know if you would like additional photos of the guitar from any specific angle.


The Gibson J-160E is one of the most iconic electro-acoustic models in guitar history. Originally introduced in 1954 and famously played by John Lennon and George Harrison, Gibson Custom Shop has released several Limited Edition reissues over the years.
These limited run reissues adhere closely to the vintage-correct period specifications.


Gibson Limited Edition J-160E SpecificationsBody & Construction

  • Body Shape: Round-Shoulder Dreadnought (J-45 style)
  • Top Material: Laminated Sitka Spruce (3-ply laminated top designed to control acoustic feedback when amplified)
  • Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Bracing: Traditional 160 Ladder Bracing (Vintage period-correct pattern)
  • Binding: Multi-ply top binding, single-ply back binding
  • Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS or Vintage Sunburst / Antique Natural depending on model)

Neck & Fretboard

  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Profile: Authentic 1960s Round / C-Shape Profile
  • Scale Length: 24.75" (Short Scale)
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with single-ply binding
  • Number of Frets: 20 (Historic Jumbo Frets)
  • Fingerboard Inlays: Pearloid / Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoids
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.725" (43.8 mm)

Hardware & Electronics

  • Pickup: Single-coil Gibson P-90 mounted at the neck joint (or P-100 stacked humbucker on select reissue runs)
  • Controls: 1 Master Volume, 1 Master Tone (top-mounted vintage gold/black hat knobs)
  • Bridge: Adjustable Rosewood Belly-Up Bridge with ceramic or bone adjustable saddle
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Gotoh or Kluson Vintage-style Keystone Tuners
  • Pickguard: Tortoise shell J-160E style
  • Output Jack: 1/4" endpin jack

Accessories & Details

  • Case: Gibson Custom Shop with John Lennon Sign on Hardshell Case
  • Extras: Certificate of Authenticity (COA) 331 of 500, all paperworks shown in the pictures

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Listed2 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • J-160 E
Categories
Year
  • 2000
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Pickup
  • Surface Mounted Pickup
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Model Sub-Family
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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