1964 Gibson J-200, Sunburst
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At a Glance:
Model: J-200
Year: 1964
Finish: Sunburst
Top: Spruce (tight-grained with pronounced silking)
Back & Sides: Flamed maple
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood with crown inlays (bound)
Headstock: Bound with crown inlay; stinger to rear
Bridge: Closed moustache, rosewood
Saddle: Rosewood insert with new compensating saddle
Bridge Pins: White with black dots
Tuners: Correct Gold waffleback
Label: Correct orange “Union Made”
Nut Width: 42.6mm
Neck Depth (1st Fret): 20.7mm
Neck Depth (12th Fret): 28mm
Repairs / Condition Notes:
– Top crack at fingerboard / treble side, repaired
– Reinforced neck block added internally for stability (visible glue squeeze-out; solid repair)
– Localised finish disturbance to rear of headstock where initials “AHJ” were carved
– Initials “AJ” marked inside body
– Interior shows some cosmetic untidiness beneath label
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1964 Gibson J-200, Sunburst
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1964 Gibson J-200, Sunburst
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Description
A particularly attractive example of Gibson’s flagship flat-top from the period. It features a maple neck, beautifully flamed maple back and sides, and a tight-grained spruce top with pronounced silking running across the grain. Classic J-200 appointments are all present, including the bound fingerboard and headstock, crown inlays to both the fingerboard and headstock face, and gold waffle-back tuners.
The guitar retains its closed moustache rosewood bridge, now fitted with a replaced rosewood insert and a new compensated saddle. Inside the soundhole is a correct orange “Union Made” Gibson label with model and serial number. There is some cosmetic untidiness beneath the label.
This example has a factory-applied stinger to the rear of the headstock. There is, however, some localised finish disturbance in this area where a previous owner attempted to carve their initials (“AHJ”) into the back of the headstock. Inside the body, additional initials (“AJ”) have been marked with a pen, adding a piece of personal history to the instrument.
There is a crack to the top by the fingerboard on the treble (high-E) side. This has been professionally addressed with the addition of a reinforced internal neck block to stabilise the area and prevent further movement. Some glue squeeze-out is visible inside the body, but the work appears solid and effective, and the guitar feels structurally secure.
Neck measurements are very comfortable, with a nut width of 42.6mm, a depth of 20.7mm at the first fret and 28mm at the twelfth, giving a full yet playable feel that suits the model well.
Overall, this is a characterful and visually striking mid-’60s J-200, combining classic Jumbo tone and presence with honest wear, sensible repairs and plenty of vintage appeal. Includes the original hard shell case.
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At a Glance:
Model: J-200
Year: 1964
Finish: Sunburst
Top: Spruce (tight-grained with pronounced silking)
Back & Sides: Flamed maple
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood with crown inlays (bound)
Headstock: Bound with crown inlay; stinger to rear
Bridge: Closed moustache, rosewood
Saddle: Rosewood insert with new compensating saddle
Bridge Pins: White with black dots
Tuners: Correct Gold waffleback
Label: Correct orange “Union Made”
Nut Width: 42.6mm
Neck Depth (1st Fret): 20.7mm
Neck Depth (12th Fret): 28mm
Repairs / Condition Notes:
– Top crack at fingerboard / treble side, repaired
– Reinforced neck block added internally for stability (visible glue squeeze-out; solid repair)
– Localised finish disturbance to rear of headstock where initials “AHJ” were carved
– Initials “AJ” marked inside body
– Interior shows some cosmetic untidiness beneath label
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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