Up for grabs here is a beautiful classic and rare "King of the Flat-tops," 1994 Gibson J-200s Vintage Sunburst -100th Anniversary Model Jumbo Acoustic Guitar It is in near mint condition and sounds like butter. Serial # 90134049 – Bozeman Montana Craftory USA - (1994, January 13) This guitar was the first faithful reissue of a 1938 SJ-200s (Sunburst), finished in Antique Natural high gloss nitro lacquer, boasting a solid X-braced Sitka spruce top, paired with solid luthier-grade AAAA highly-figured curly maple back and sides. This mode lis 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 particularly broad and relaxed, offering more warmth than a new instrument, and emblematic of the richness afforded a soundboard that's been worked-in over a matter of decades. The overarching sound highlights both sparkling treble detail and cavernous bass register muscle, taking full advantage of the articulate top end snap of maple and the balanced tone of a solid spruce top. Weighing 4lbs 9oz, this J-200s has been professionally setup a while back and it sounds amazing. It comes with some major mojo and was played live and in studio in some very cool and historic sessions. And always stored in temperature-controlled studios when possible. The two-piece luthier-grade AAAA curly maple neck with walnut center strip has a slender, effortless C-shaped carve with nicely rounded shoulders, measuring .820" deep at the 1st fret and .900" at the 9th. The bound rosewood fretboard features graduated crown inlays and slender banjo frets, ostensibly benefitting from a light fret dress in their lifetime, showing no wear and playing cleanly in every register. The scale length is 25 1/2“, and the nut measures 1.725" in width, ideal for comfortable chording and fingerstyle playing if desired. The bound headstock features the Gibson logo and crown inlaid in pearl, along with the original set of gold Gibson Deluxe tuning machines with greened keystone buttons. On the body, the guitar features both the J-200's flower and dot silkscreened graphics on the tortoise pickguard, as well as the open moustache Brazilian rosewood bridge that defines the look of a true Gibson jumbo. The saddle has ample height, accented by pearl inlay. The Antique Natural gloss nitrocellulose lacquer exhibits prominent lacquer checking across the top, particularly behind the bridge, and the lacquer is notably ambered, highlighting the broad, three-dimensional ripples of flame extending liberally across the back and sides. It also comes with an original brown Lifton-style hardshell case in pretty stellar condition with a satin and velvet inner-sleeve. The offered guitar is a real collector and is in beautiful condition. The pick-guard is lifting a little. This is pretty normal on Gibson acoustics. Overall, I would give it a solid 8 out of 10 condition. Everything on the guitar is original. I do not have any of the paperwork (lost) but I have an official confirmation from James Ogden, Consumer Service representative, Instrument Verification, Dating & Identification GIBSON Brands Inc,( picture # 25). There is a crack in the varnish, from te bottom, right of the "moustache" bridge disappearing under the pickguard (picture # 23) + a ½ " blemish on top of the pickguard (picture # 24) Shipping cost includes full insurance of the final bid. Don't miss out and snag this while you can. Thanks for looking.