Up for sale, a 1992 Gibson J-1000 in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtag. Exceedingly rare, only 73 examples of the J-1000 model were produced in its sparingly short production run from 1992-1994 in Gibson's Bozeman, MT factory. Designed by Ren Ferguson, a legendary figure in acoustic guitar circles and a longtime Master Luthier overseeing Gibson's acoustic production, the J-1000 is an extremely versatile, powerful instrument.
Featuring a cutaway J-185 body, lightly scaled down from a J-200, this Gibson has a 16" lower bout width, measuring 4.5" deep at the lower bout with a full 25 1/2" scale length. Tonewoods include a AAA-grade spruce top, AAA Indian rosewood back and sides, a mahogany/walnut neck with a substantial soft V profile carve, and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Offering an astounding sonic range, this Gibson yields incredible power and projection with ease, yet is also perfectly suited for very refined, delicate chording and fingerstyle playing. The instrument has a broad spectrum quality to the sound, with bold bass register kick and sparkling, airy treble cut. Weighing 4lbs 13oz, this J-1000 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 mahogany/walnut
-Shape: Substantial soft V, measuring .925" deep at 1st fret, 1.005" at 9th
-Fretboard: Rosewood, diamond mother of pearl inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2"
-Nut: 1.725"
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe (Kluson-style), gold-plated, keystone buttons
Body specs:
-Wood: Spruce, Indian rosewood
-Bracing: X-bracing
-Bridge: Rosewood, mustache, tall saddle
-Pickguard: Tiger stripe
-Serialization: White oval label (Bozeman, MT factory), 1992 build date
The Antique Natural gloss nitro lacquer gloss was sprayed thin enough to have settled into the grain of the bookmatched rosewood back, and there's barely a scratch on it, truly remarkable for a 30+ year old Gibson. There are a sparse couple lines of lacquer checking behind the bridge and on the inside edge of the cutaway, and the gloss on the neck profile is flawless. Of the 73 examples produced, it's highly likely this J-1000 is one of the cleanest in existence.
The original Gibson USA brown tolex hardshell case is included, along with the serialized pre pack checklist.