Gibson J-160E Sunburst 1956
$204.24
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$204.24
Regular price
$6,595.00
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Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Spruce
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top. A few internal braces have been reglued. A strap button was added to the bass shoulder, and a small square of rosewood is glued inside the body to support it. The factory order number is visible inside the body on the heel block.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .91" (1st fret), .99" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, trapezoid inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The neck has been previously refretted.
Electronics: Original Gibson P90 pickup and original wiring harness, with volume and tone controls. The pot codes date to 1956.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k
Hardware: Original hardware, with an added strap button at the bass shoulder and replaced bridge pins. The bridge has been removed and reglued.
Weight: 5 lbs 3 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson J-160E shows nice aging on the glossy finish, with light checking and a consistent pattern of wear. The back of the body has moderately heavy wear and buckle rash, and the back of the neck is glossy and smooth with only a few light blemishes.
Modifications/Repairs: -The bridge has been reglued-Added strap button at the bass shoulder, with a reinforcing piece of rosewood added inside the body-The neck has been refretted-Replaced bridge pins-Some reglued braces
Serial Number: V03035
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the frets show minimal wear. The FON and pot codes date the guitar to 1956.
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Gibson J-160E Sunburst 1956
$204.24
Sale price
$204.24
Regular price
$6,595.00
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Spruce
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top. A few internal braces have been reglued. A strap button was added to the bass shoulder, and a small square of rosewood is glued inside the body to support it. The factory order number is visible inside the body on the heel block.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .91" (1st fret), .99" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, trapezoid inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The neck has been previously refretted.
Electronics: Original Gibson P90 pickup and original wiring harness, with volume and tone controls. The pot codes date to 1956.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k
Hardware: Original hardware, with an added strap button at the bass shoulder and replaced bridge pins. The bridge has been removed and reglued.
Weight: 5 lbs 3 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson J-160E shows nice aging on the glossy finish, with light checking and a consistent pattern of wear. The back of the body has moderately heavy wear and buckle rash, and the back of the neck is glossy and smooth with only a few light blemishes.
Modifications/Repairs: -The bridge has been reglued-Added strap button at the bass shoulder, with a reinforcing piece of rosewood added inside the body-The neck has been refretted-Replaced bridge pins-Some reglued braces
Serial Number: V03035
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the frets show minimal wear. The FON and pot codes date the guitar to 1956.
Case Details: Hardshell Case