1996 Gibson Blues King Electro - Antique Natural

The 1996 Gibson Blues King Electro is a cutaway jumbo-shaped acoustic-electric guitar produced at the Gibson Montana factory between 1994 and 1998. It was designed for versatile performance, blending a traditional jumbo body's resonance with a cutaway for upper-fret access. Equipped with a built-in pickup system, this guitar ensures your sound remains true and clear when amplified, allowing for seamless transitions between acoustic and electric settings. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge add to its playability, providing a smooth feel under your fingertips. Whether you're a seasoned performer or an aspiring musician, the Gibson Blues King Electro is engineered to inspire and enhance your musical journey. Weather checking on finish, and play wear on this 30 year old Gibson Blues King Electro.

This model was part of Gibson's "Montana Factory Era" and eventually evolved into the popular Gibson J-185 EC. 

Build and Materials
According to specifications, the 1996 model typically features:

• Body Size: A cutaway jumbo shape.
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka spruce.
• Back and Sides: Figured Maple laminated back and sides, offering a robust and balanced sound profile.
• Neck: Three-piece maple neck with a walnut center stripe and a medium soft "V" or "C" profile.
• Fingerboard: Bound rosewood, featuring mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays.
• Scale Length: 24.75 inches with 20 frets.

Electronics and Hardware
The Blues King Electro was built for easy transition between acoustic and amplified settings: 

• Pickup System: Original Gibson AccuVoice active preamp system with side-mounted controls for volume, EQ, and notch filters.
• Stage Readiness: The active preamp system was highly regarded for its ability to provide a clear, natural acoustic sound when amplified for live performances. 
• Hardware: Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners and a rosewood belly bridge. 

Tone and Legacy
The Gibson Blues King Electro is highly regarded for blues, folk, and country due to its "focused, pristine high-end and mid-rangey voice and warm, rich tones" and excellent projection from the jumbo body according to testers from Gibson Montana. It was eventually replaced in 1999 by the Gibson J-185 EC, which continued its legacy as a modern cutaway jumbo. 

Accessories:
Original Gibson Hardshell Case included.

Used – Excellent

Price $2,500

$300 Shipping