Vintage Acoustic Guitar

Vintage Gibson J-160E Acoustic Electric Guitar!

Rock out Beatles-style with this sweet vintage 1967 Gibson J-160E acoustic electric guitar!
Though it has seen much action and survived some serious injuries, this beauty still remains in very good playing condition with electronics (uncovered single-coil pickup, pots dating to 1966) that appear all original and repair free. The frets are in nice shape and look like they have had a professional re-crown job.
Despite the normal scattering of dings, scratches, and other cosmetic wear you would expect a player's guitar of this age, it also has a few notable structural issues:
At some point in its history, the headstock snapped off and has been repaired. If you look closely at the 8th photo from the top on the right side, due to the photo lighting you can see a slightly different tint to some of the lacquer where the repair took place. The luthier did an excellent job on the repair, and it is not so noticeable under normal lighting. The rest of the back of the headstock has been sanded and refinished as part of the repair. The original tuning machine holes were also filled in at that time, and the serial number is now barely visible beneath the new finish. The original tuning machines have been replaced with Schallers.
The bottom left edge of the bridge is lifting slightly and it appears as though a former owner may have tried to fix the issue by just squirting some glue under it, instead of properly repairing it by removing and regluing the entire bridge.
Rundown of major cosmetic flaws by location:- dings on tip of headstock- 1/2" long nick on top surface of headstock through the letter "s" in Gibson- patches of lost finish on back of body- dings on back of heel and body- dings on body top- scratches on body sides- moderate lacquer checking- large scratch marks to left of the soundhole
Most flaws are depicted in the photos, though eBay only lets us post 12 of them, so a couple of shots did not make the auction. I will gladly send you photo files if you send your email address. Best efforts have been made to accurately describe the item. PLEASE ask all questions before bidding.
Made in the USA! Serial number: 101255.
Auction includes original gator patterned chipboard case shown in bottom right photo.
*** Vintage Gibson J-160E Acoustic Electric Guitar.
*** Cosmetic condition 6 out of 10 and 100% functional.
*** Shipping is $45 in the Continental USA via UPS.
*** Shipping is $70 to Alaska and Hawaii via USPS Parcel Post.
*** Shipping is $90 to Canada via USPS Priority Mail International.
*** Shipping is $120 to Europe via USPS Priority Mail International.
*** Feel free to email or call (414) 282-8561 and ask MANDY any questions!!

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We are a pair of independently owned Music Go Round franchise stores in Greenfield and Kenosha, Wisconsin. Owned and operated by musicians for musicians of all types and levels, we thrive on buying and selling used musical instruments while providing excellent, fair service tothose who sell to us and buy from us. That is why we have SO MUCH cool used gear in stock!!

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