1963 Gibson J-200
$8,995.00 CAD
(USD $6,566.35)
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Think of the first few chords strummed on the song “Melissa” by the Allman Brothers. That’s what this J-200 sounds like. We have no idea what acoustic guitar Gregg was strumming in the original Eat A Peach recording sessions, but one E chord strum on this Gibson instantly harkens that song and all its sweetness.
This 1963 Gibson J-200 is a remarkably appealing guitar. It’s beautiful and in fabulous condition, its neck is wonderfully comfortable, and it offers some incredibly welcoming strummed tone. It has lots of natural compression thanks to the J-200’s maple back and sides, heavy, stiff bridge and adjustable saddle – and the large 17” body gives back the all the bass response that the bridge and build would otherwise do away with.
This guitar appears to have been sent back to Gibson in the 1970s for a replacement top. The back, sides, and neck are original 1963 issue, but the top - complete with its Indian rosewood bridge and 1970s pickguard - look like early ‘70s Gibson factory work. The finish was likely entirely redone at that time as it is consistent in thickness and color throughout.
No cracks or repairs, almost no playwear to the finish, slight wear to the original 1960s frets. The tuners aren’t original to the guitar but are gorgeous; there are filled-in screw-holes on the back of the headstock under finish from the original Kluson Wafflebacks.
The guitar’s three-piece maple neck has a 1963 carve, with a 1-21/32” nut width and a 1st fret thickness of .803”. Scale length is 25.4”, and the string spread at the saddle is just over 2”. The guitar’s neck angle and set up are perfect.
With 1970s Gibson hardshell case.
This 1963 Gibson J-200 is a remarkably appealing guitar. It’s beautiful and in fabulous condition, its neck is wonderfully comfortable, and it offers some incredibly welcoming strummed tone. It has lots of natural compression thanks to the J-200’s maple back and sides, heavy, stiff bridge and adjustable saddle – and the large 17” body gives back the all the bass response that the bridge and build would otherwise do away with.
This guitar appears to have been sent back to Gibson in the 1970s for a replacement top. The back, sides, and neck are original 1963 issue, but the top - complete with its Indian rosewood bridge and 1970s pickguard - look like early ‘70s Gibson factory work. The finish was likely entirely redone at that time as it is consistent in thickness and color throughout.
No cracks or repairs, almost no playwear to the finish, slight wear to the original 1960s frets. The tuners aren’t original to the guitar but are gorgeous; there are filled-in screw-holes on the back of the headstock under finish from the original Kluson Wafflebacks.
The guitar’s three-piece maple neck has a 1963 carve, with a 1-21/32” nut width and a 1st fret thickness of .803”. Scale length is 25.4”, and the string spread at the saddle is just over 2”. The guitar’s neck angle and set up are perfect.
With 1970s Gibson hardshell case.