GIBSON J160E – 1976….SOLD !

SERIAL NUMBER: 00 178453
DATE: 1976

Production of the J160E began as early as 1954, and ceased in 1977, so this is one of the later
models. In 1954 the market for acoustics was still huge, and an acoustic with a single coil pickup
was a radical departure from the efforts Mr Fender, Mr Rickenbacker and Mr Gretsch who were all
full steam ahead into the new solid electrics that were being demanded by the new Rock And Roll
market.

The J160E was the Beatles acoustic of choice, and both George Harrison and John Lennon owned
and played them.

This flat-top jumbo is in great shape, with a re-seated bridge.

Vintage 3 colour sunburst,
Tortoise shell binding on body, nice,
Spruce top,
Mahogany back and sides,
Mahogany neck,
Gold knobs and hardware,
Bridge has been removed and replaced at some time,
Crown inlay on headstock,
Lovely flat jumbo frets,
$1500