1993 Gibson J-200 Special Edition Ren Ferguson Antique Natural Spruce + Maple, 1 of 36, Near-Mint w/ Case, CoA
$8,999.99
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Up for sale, a 1993 Gibson J-200 Special Edition in near-mint, 100% original condition, complete with a hardshell case and the original CoA. Crafted at Gibson’s Bozeman, MT factory by long-time Gibson master luthier Ren Ferguson, this exceedingly rare iteration of the J-200 is one of just thirty-six units produced (#17). Of that limited run, only a fraction feature the classic tonewood combination found on a golden age Gibson SJ, and this guitar boasts the finest selection Gibson had available with a tightly grained X-braced Sitka spruce top, heavily figured eastern flame maple back and sides, and a gloss Antique Natural nitro lacquer finish.
The model described by Gibson as "King of the Flat-tops" is truly an impressive instrument both visually and sonically, and few acoustic instruments can match the sheer projection and power of a J-200. With a lower bout that's 17" in width and a body depth of over 4 1/2", the tone of this particular Gibson Jumbo is full and balanced, with equal presence and articulate snap afforded each string. The maple back and rims ensure strong note attack and a punchy treble response, with a smooth, relaxed growl emblematic of a soundboard that's been worked-in over the past 30+ years. Weighing 5lbs 4oz, this J-200 Special Edition has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with bronze 12-52 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (five-piece, ebony stringers)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .915” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, mother of pearl crown inlays
-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the plain strings on 1-3
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1.725”
-Headstock: “Montana Special, June 17, 1993” badge, stinger
-Tuners: Imperial-style buttons
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to 1993
Body Specs:
-Wood: Sitka spruce, eastern flame maple
-Bracing: X
-Bridge: Ebony open “moustache,” carved bone saddle, mother of pearl inlays
-Pickguard: Tortoise, floral design
-Marquetry: Multi-ply binding/rosette
-Label: White oval (Bozeman, MT factory), serialized and numbered (17 of 36)
This gloss Antique Natural nitro lacquer finish highlights the deep and dimensional figuring in the flame maple back and sides. Cosmetic wear is limited to a touch of checking in the binding at the waist and neck heel on the back, with just a couple faint scratches in the clear coat on the rest of the body. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A hardshell case is included, along with the Ren Ferguson-signed CoA.
The model described by Gibson as "King of the Flat-tops" is truly an impressive instrument both visually and sonically, and few acoustic instruments can match the sheer projection and power of a J-200. With a lower bout that's 17" in width and a body depth of over 4 1/2", the tone of this particular Gibson Jumbo is full and balanced, with equal presence and articulate snap afforded each string. The maple back and rims ensure strong note attack and a punchy treble response, with a smooth, relaxed growl emblematic of a soundboard that's been worked-in over the past 30+ years. Weighing 5lbs 4oz, this J-200 Special Edition has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with bronze 12-52 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (five-piece, ebony stringers)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .915” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, mother of pearl crown inlays
-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the plain strings on 1-3
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1.725”
-Headstock: “Montana Special, June 17, 1993” badge, stinger
-Tuners: Imperial-style buttons
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to 1993
Body Specs:
-Wood: Sitka spruce, eastern flame maple
-Bracing: X
-Bridge: Ebony open “moustache,” carved bone saddle, mother of pearl inlays
-Pickguard: Tortoise, floral design
-Marquetry: Multi-ply binding/rosette
-Label: White oval (Bozeman, MT factory), serialized and numbered (17 of 36)
This gloss Antique Natural nitro lacquer finish highlights the deep and dimensional figuring in the flame maple back and sides. Cosmetic wear is limited to a touch of checking in the binding at the waist and neck heel on the back, with just a couple faint scratches in the clear coat on the rest of the body. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A hardshell case is included, along with the Ren Ferguson-signed CoA.
