With its iconic shape and bold voice, the J-200 easily crossed over into rock ’n’ roll, becoming the first choice of performers such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, and later Pete Townshend, Bob Dylan and The Edge. First introduced in 1937 for famed Hollywood star Ray Whitley, the J-200 (also known as SJ-200) became the ultimate badge of honor for performers on the Grand Ole Opry stage and silver screen. The latest installment of Gibson Acoustic’s Five Star Series celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the legendary “King of the Flat-Tops,” the J-200. Baggs Element Active Acoustic Pickup System, available in Antique Natural or Vintage Sunburst finish, mfg. – Super Jumbo-style body, AAA-grade Sitka spruce top, AAA-grade curly maple back and sides, round soundhole with three-ring rosette (two five-ring groupings surrounding a large ring of abalone), multi-ply body binding, abalone purfling, tapered dovetail neck joint, 14/20-fret bound ebony fingerboard with MOP graduated crown inlays and rolled edges, multi-ply bound headstock with black overlay, script pearl logo, and MOP crown inlay, three-per-side gold Grover Imperial “stairstep” tuners, ebony mustache bridge with four block and two dot MOP inlays, white bridge pins with MOP dots, tortoise pickguard with floral/vine graphics, L.R.
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