Gibson J-160E Original Acoustic Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst, w/Hardshell Case

Description:

J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst

The Gibson J-160E is a legendary model, and for many players, it needs no introduction, but

for players who may be unfamiliar with its history, it is most closely associated with The

Beatles, who used the model extensively, including on their landmark first appearance on the

Ed Sullivan Show and on many of the recordings from the first half of their career. The J-160E

was first introduced in 1954 as the second Gibson acoustic model to feature onboard

electronics (after the CF-100E, which was released in 1951), in the form of a coverless P-90

pickup mounted through the top, just below the end of the fretboard. While it has a round

shoulder shape similar to the Southern Jumbo and J-45™, it was designed from the beginning

as a dual-purpose model that could function both electrically and acoustically, with somewhat

more emphasis placed on its electrical performance.

Now, Gibson is very proud to introduce the J-160E Original, a new model based on those

vintage classics, enhanced with upgrades and improvements that make it better than ever, in

both its acoustic and electric performance. It features a back and sides made from solid

mahogany. Instead of the laminated top and ladder bracing used on vintage models, the

J-160E Original features a solid Sitka spruce top that is reinforced with our traditional

scalloped X-bracing for a full, round shoulder acoustic tone when played unplugged. The

mahogany neck has a comfortable and fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile and is attached to the

body at the 15th fret using our compound dovetail neck-to-body joint, and like all Gibson

acoustic guitars, it is fitted with hot hide glue for maximum resonance and tonal transfer. The

bound rosewood fretboard is equipped with 20 standard frets and dressed up with pearloid

trapezoid inlays. The belly-up bridge is also rosewood and is equipped with a bone saddle and

TUSQ® bridge pins. The nut is also bone, and nickel Gotoh® Keystone tuners ensure fast,

accurate, and stable tuning so you can spend more time playing and less time tuning.

Like its vintage predecessors, the J-160E Original is equipped with a pickup, but instead of the

P-90 found in previous versions, the J-160 Original features a P-90 DC pickup that is wired to

top-mounted master volume and tone controls, both of which feature 60s-style gold Top Hat

knobs with silver reflectors, and wired to a side-mounted output jack. The P-90 DC delivers the

classic P-90 tone but without the hum, for improved, noise-free electrified performance. A

Gibson hardshell case is also included to help keep the J-160E Original safe, whether you’re

traveling to a gig at the local pub, going to a friend’s house for a jam session, or headed out to

conquer America. Don’t miss this opportunity to own this truly iconic dual-purpose guitar that is

now better than ever

Highlights

• Mahogany body
• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Mahogany neck with a SlimTaper profile
• Bound rosewood fretboard with 20 standard frets and pearloid trapezoid inlays
• Nickel Gotoh keystone tuners
• J-160E P-90 DC pickup
• Top-mounted gold top hat with silver reflector volume and tone knobs
• Hardshell case

Specs Coming

Body

Shape

Material

Binding

Neck

Neck

Profile

Nut width

Fingerboard

Scale length

Number of frets

Nut

Inlay

Hardware

Bridge

Tailpiece

Tuners

Control Knobs

Plating

Electronics

Fingerboard pickup

Controls

Case & SKU

Case

SKU

J-160

Mahogany

Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back and Fretboard

Mahogany

SlimTaper

1.725” / 43.815mm

Rosewood

24.75” / 628.65mm

20

Bone

Pearloid Trapezoid

Belly-up, Rosewood

N/A

Gotoh Keystone

Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector

Nickel

P-90 DC

Top-Mounted Master Volume and Tone

Hardshell Case

OCRS16VS