Gibson J-160E
John Lennon Electro Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst 0% Finance Available
- Solid Sitka spruce top
- Solid Mahogany back and sides
- Single-coil neck pickup
- Includes Gibson hardshell case
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The Gibson J-160E Standard Acoustic-Electric, first released in 1954, was made famous by artists such as The Beatles. John Lennon used this guitar during the early Beatles tours during those numbers that required an (amplified) acoustic guitar, and also on some of the early Beatles recording sessions where it was used in its native acoustic format. Two classic Beatles tracks that it appears on are "No reply" on the Beatles For Sale album and their classic 3-part harmony b-side "This Boy ..."
The Gibson J160E's brassy, high-output acoustic/electric sound combined with punchy, warm acoustic tone re-creates the sound that led a musical revolution in the '60s. Build-wise the J160-E features a solid Sitka spruce top, solid Mahogany back and sides, trapezoidal fret board inlays, a single-coil magnetic pickup at the neck, and volume and tone controls. This instrument also includes a Gibson hardshell case, so remember to check out some of those early Beatle albums to hear how good this instrument sounds ...
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The Gibson J-160E is an iconic instrument. When I first saw one in the Beatles film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ I was smitten and this guitar brings all those old memories flooding back. Basically it’s a J45 with a pickup and block inlays but those visual differences give it a unique look, especially when finished in this flawless Tobacco Sunburst.
We’ve already mentioned how great it sounds on the early Beatles records. No mean feat because let me tell you early ‘60s J-160Es had a really thick laminated Spruce top with heavy bracing that stifled the guitars acoustic performance. In short they sound awful. This is definitely a case where new comfortably out-performs vintage.
Here we get a beautiful solid Spruce top that vibrates freely and produces that classic Gibson Jumbo “round shoulder” trademark sound. Played acoustically it’s warm with a full clear bottom end and sparkling highs. It’s also a loud guitar that’ll stand out when played in an ensemble. With only the simplest of controls you don’t get the same flexibility that modern pre-amps offer, but amplified it sounds fantastic and a single tone and volume was all I required. (Fanatical tweakers can always use their EQ laden amps). Icon is a word bandied around a lot these days, often misplaced. There’s no doubt though that Gibson’s J-160E is a true Icon and its looks and improved sound ensures it’ll maintain that well deserved status.