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1955 Gibson J-200, Sunburst + OHSC
Regular price
£14,995.00
£10,995.00
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Summary
Model: J-200
Year: 1955
Finish: Sunburst
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Weight: 2.37
Case: Correct Lifton hardshell
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body Wood: Maple and spruce
Neck Wood: Maple and Walnut
Tuners: Correct Gold Plated Kluson Single Line Single Ring
Neck Profile: Medium C
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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1955 Gibson J-200, Sunburst + OHSC
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£14,995.00
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1955 Gibson J-200, Sunburst + OHSC
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Description
‘Bigger is Better’ was a mantra that permeated all aspects of Gibson’s top-flight guitars in the 1930s. Locked in a super-sized battle with Epiphone, the Super 400 took on the Emperor and Kalamazoo introduced the Super Jumbo to meet a challenge from the East as Martin introduced their new Dreadnought design.
The ‘Super Jumbo’ 200 took some aesthetic cues from the L5 and was initially built using Spruce and rosewood in a double x-braced design. Post-war, maple was used for the back and sides as well as a simple single cross brace. The guitar of choice for a plethora of artists, its a truly iconic guitar with an unrivaled tone.
This is a great example, actually one of the best we have seen. It's undoubtedly been played as the top seems to attest but hasn’t faded too much and the burst is still incredibly vibrant. This goes for the back and sides too where the finish really brings out the subtle undulations of the maple. There is some wonderfully checking all over too, adding to the character.
The neck is in good shape too with some minor signs of wear which is the same on the fretboard. The original frets have some life left in them and don’t show signs of excessive wear. The headstock is good too with no signs of repairr. The tuners are correct and work well. There is no sign of neck reset or any signs of repairs.
The saddle and bridge are correct. The pickguard is in good shape.
The guitar comes with its correct Lifton case, with the Lifton logo intact inside the case. It has an improvised handle on it at present and a broken lid hinge.
The 25.5” scale of this guitar gives it a presence that can be lacking in other Gibson acoustics. The extra tension helps chords ring out and gives the guitar a fantastic dynamic range that reacts well to either a light touch or a heavier hand. There is no doubt as to why these were so popular with a wide range of musicians.
A rare bird indeed, this would make an excellent addition to any collection.
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Summary
Model: J-200
Year: 1955
Finish: Sunburst
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Weight: 2.37
Case: Correct Lifton hardshell
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body Wood: Maple and spruce
Neck Wood: Maple and Walnut
Tuners: Correct Gold Plated Kluson Single Line Single Ring
Neck Profile: Medium C
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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