Description: PLEASE NOTE: NOT INTERESTED IN TRADES OR OFFERS. NO FACE TO FACE TRANSACTIONS. ONLY AVAILABLE THRU THIS PLATFORM. ALL ORDER SHIPPED. NO EXCEPTIONS. If NOTHING but the best of the best will do and you want to take your collection to heights that only a handful collectors will ever achieve this incredible vintage Gibson J-200 Parlor might be for you. This guitar has aged beautifully and has really opened up displaying a golden patina. It was hand made when Master Luthier Ren Ferguson was in charge of the Gibson acoustic division. According to Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar “Ren Ferguson has been an integral part of arguably one of the best periods of acoustic guitar building for Gibson,” “His vision has been and will continue to be central to the success of Gibson acoustics.” Aged Bone non-compensated Saddle. According to the Gibson Catalog the bridge was hand shaped by Loren Jones who also chose selected the inlays. He worked at Gibson until his death in December 2009. Rosewood bridge pins with abalone dots. Gibson J-200 Parlor. Hand Made in the Gibson Custom shop in in Bozeman, Montana 1992. Out of production. Comments: Parlor size J-200. 2/3 the size of a regular SJ-200. Very comfortable to play sitting on the sofa. Body width 16” vs 17” of SJ-200 The quality of the woods are top of the line. Slim neck profile. Scalloped X bracing attached with hide glue. The handmade bridge features 2 rectangular bars of Mother-Of-Pearl. The fingerboard is constructed of highly figured Indian Rosewood. Gold vintage style tuners. If you’re a collector you’d appreciate that this model was only available from 2001-2006. CONDITION: Very good No cracks or repairs. The top has moderate weather checking. One tuner has been replaced and matches the other tuner very well. 100% original with added strap button on heel. Just had a professional set up. Frets lightly hand buffed. Dunlop 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil applied to fingerboard and bridge then hand buffed to a sheen. The fingerboard feels very smooth. Truss rod adjusted. Martin MA540S Authentic Acoustic strings 9282/20 Phosphor Bronze light gauge with silked ends .012-.054. The body has been cleaned with Virtuoso Premium Cleaner and polished with Virtuoso Premium Polish all by hand. The guitar feels smooth and has a great shine. Always kept at 50% humidity in my smoke free acoustic room. The smoothness of the fingerboard makes it easy to play and bend strings. Lots of volume, tone, sustain and projection. You may prefer to have it set up to suit your personal preference. Top: Solid book matched AAA Sitka Spruce. Close grain with very attractive silking. Body: Solid book matched highly flamed maple. Bracing: “X” scalloped Depth at 1st fret: .92 Depth at 9th fret: .93 Weight: 4 lbs 5 ounces Width at nut: 1.725” Scale: 25.5" Sting height at 12th fret on low E string < 1/8th” Body Style: Parlor Jumbo. Width at lower bout: !6” Width at upper bout: 11.75” Bridge: Handmade moustache-shaped made of figured Indian Rosewood with cutout at bridge ends. 2 Mother-Of-Pearl ribbon inlays. Bridge plate: Maple Fretboard: Figured Solid Indian Rosewood with moustache pointed end. Rolled edge frets made of Gibson Standard fret wire. Fingerboard radius: 12”. Number of frets: 19 frets. Joined at 14th fret. Fret board inlay: 8 graduated size crowns made from Mother-of-pearl. Pickguard: Traditional SJ-200 shape. Hand engraved and hand painted. 4 crème colored flowers with stems. 12 mother-Of-Pearl dots. Finish: Hand sprayed Nitrocellulose lacquer in Antique Natural buffed to a high gloss. Body binding: Front 3 ply white-black-white. Back 3 ply white-black-white. Heel cap binding: 3 ply black - white Top wood: AAA book matched Solid Sitka Spruce with very attractive silking and figuring. Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce. Hand scalloped radiused top in X pattern secured with hide glue. Back & sides: Solid book matched AAA flame maple. Marquetry strip inlaid in back. Neck: One 2 piece maple with walnut stringer. Compound dovetail joint using hide glue. Truss rod: Single action. Truss rod cover: Traditional bell shape. Black with white outline. Head stock: The headstock has the traditional Gibson logo and crest in inlaid in Mother-Of-Pearl. Case: Deluxe Arched top. Black pebble grain tolex. Plush lining with accessories pocket. Heavy duty brass latches
Price: 5995.99 USD
Location: Parker, Colorado
End Time: 2023-09-05T14:39:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 175 USD
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Brand: Gibson
Type: Acoustic Guitar