Up for sale, a 1996 Gibson Limited Series 1964 J-160E dreadnought acoustic/electric in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Limited Series iteration of the J-160E platform was crafted at the Gibson acoustic factory in Bozeman, Montana, featuring a ladder-braced spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a P-90-style pickup mounted between the fretboard and soundhole, and an adjustable saddle. This J-160E was ordered by Gibson's Japanese distributor Yamano; Gibson's USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered among their best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibson's discerning Japanese audience.

At 5lbs 1oz, this Gibson dreadnought covers a wide sonic range; both acoustic and electric. Strung with 12-53 bronze strings, this Gibson offers a bold, relaxed sound. The lows are warm and punchy, with crisp, cutting highs, offering a tone that is perhaps best described as “Beatle-esque.” Plugged in, the signal is midrange-forward and more electric guitar-sounding than a faithful acoustic approximation, delivering dynamic cleans and pairing very well with a vintage tube amp. This Limited Series 1964 J-160E benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with easy-playing action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Neck: Mahogany
• Shape: Slender C, measuring .780” at 1st fret, .925” at 9th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, pearl trapezoid inlays
• Frets: Medium jumbo, refret, no wear
• Scale Length: 24 3/4”
• Nut width: 1 11/16”
• Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double line, aged keystone buttons

Body Specs:

• Wood: Sitka spruce, mahogany
• Bracing: Ladder
• Bridge: Rosewood, adjustable saddle
• Pickup: P-90
• Marquetry: Multi-ply binding, black-and-white rosette
• Plastics: Tortoise pickguard, gold reflector cap knobs
• Label: Serialized label inside soundhole

The Vintage Sunburst finish has broad, prominent lacquer checking on top, with a few areas of minor cloudiness in the gloss nitro lacquer. Wear is otherwise limited to some minor dings and finish scratches consistent with careful handling. The gloss finish on the neck profile is flawless.

The original brown Gibson Montana case is included.