1975 Gibson J-200 Artist Vintage Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Blonde w/ LR Baggs Anthem Pickup & Case
$4,499.99
$4,499.99
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Up for sale, a 1975 Gibson J-200 Artist in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case and outfitted with an L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup. With a lower bout that's 17" in width, and a body depth of over 4 1/2", the J-200 Artist is a Norlin-era spin on the "King of the Flat-tops,” with its non-moustache rosewood bridge, multi-colored backstrip, Kluson waffleback tuners, and (most notably) a three-piece maple neck that adds additional treble chime and note attack to the J-200 formula.
This Gibson Jumbo is extremely bold, full and even-sounding, with equal presence and power afforded each string. The top offers a warm, relaxed growl emblematic of a soundboard that's had the opportunity to open up over a number of decades. The L.R. Baggs Anthem active pickup system combines Baggs’ Element pickup and internal “Tru-Mic” system with soundhole-mounted controls for optimal on-stage versatility. Weighing 5lbs 2oz, this J-200 Artist has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with bronze 12-53 strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Three-piece maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .775" deep at 1st fret, .895" at 9th
-Fretboard: Rosewood, mother of pearl crown inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo (refret), no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2"
-Nut: 1 11/16", bone (upgraded)
-Tuners: Kluson waffleback
-Serialization: A-prefix stamp dates to ‘73-’75
Body specs:
-Wood: Spruce, maple
-Bracing: X, straight
-Bridge: Rosewood, carved bone saddle (upgraded)
-Electronics: L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup and preamp
-Controls: Volume, Blend, Phase
-Pickguard: Tortoise
-Serialization: Kalamazoo “Union Made” label
There are a few professionally-repaired splits on top, with a center seam repair and two additional cracks on either side of the seam behind the bridge. There are a couple tiny splits between the fretboard extensound and soundhole, and a small repaired split beneath the pickguard. The original gloss Blonde nitro lacquer finish exhibits some pick wear across the soundhole, and the back and sides present extremely well with only faint buckle wear and some minor dings. The neck profile is smooth and clean.
A TKL black tolex hardshell case is included.
This Gibson Jumbo is extremely bold, full and even-sounding, with equal presence and power afforded each string. The top offers a warm, relaxed growl emblematic of a soundboard that's had the opportunity to open up over a number of decades. The L.R. Baggs Anthem active pickup system combines Baggs’ Element pickup and internal “Tru-Mic” system with soundhole-mounted controls for optimal on-stage versatility. Weighing 5lbs 2oz, this J-200 Artist has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with bronze 12-53 strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Three-piece maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .775" deep at 1st fret, .895" at 9th
-Fretboard: Rosewood, mother of pearl crown inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo (refret), no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2"
-Nut: 1 11/16", bone (upgraded)
-Tuners: Kluson waffleback
-Serialization: A-prefix stamp dates to ‘73-’75
Body specs:
-Wood: Spruce, maple
-Bracing: X, straight
-Bridge: Rosewood, carved bone saddle (upgraded)
-Electronics: L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup and preamp
-Controls: Volume, Blend, Phase
-Pickguard: Tortoise
-Serialization: Kalamazoo “Union Made” label
There are a few professionally-repaired splits on top, with a center seam repair and two additional cracks on either side of the seam behind the bridge. There are a couple tiny splits between the fretboard extensound and soundhole, and a small repaired split beneath the pickguard. The original gloss Blonde nitro lacquer finish exhibits some pick wear across the soundhole, and the back and sides present extremely well with only faint buckle wear and some minor dings. The neck profile is smooth and clean.
A TKL black tolex hardshell case is included.
