GIBSON INCORPORATED, NASHVILLE, 1986, AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, J-200 CELEBRITY

GIBSON INCORPORATED, NASHVILLE, 1986
AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, J-200 CELEBRITY
Bearing the label Gibson Kalamazoo Michigan / KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN U.S.A. / Nashville Tennessee / Serial Number 80026502 / J-200 Celebrity no. 9 of 90, with original hardshell case bearing a label inscribed GIB(S)ON J200 CEL(E)BRITY 9 OF 90 #80026502 / SERIAL NO. DG1052; accompanied by a letter from Gibson USA’s Director of Marketing, dated 9th November 1987, regarding the provision of the J-200 Celebrity via an endorsement agreement, annotated in pencil with suggested terms for the agreement, together with a facsimile copy of the signed endorsement agreement between David Gilmour and the Gibson Guitar Corporation, dated 15th November 1987, and a repair form from Chandler Guitars, Kew, dated 15th December 1989, to change the SORS pickups to L. R. Baggs
Length of back 20 7/8 in. (53 cm.)

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THE GIBSON J-200
Next to the Martin D-28 the Gibson J-200 is undoubtedly the most iconic American acoustic guitar ever produced. From its inception in 1937 as the Super Jumbo 200 (SJ-200) it was first seen on stage and made famous by the country and western artist Ray Whitley. The J-200 quickly became the instrument of choice for performers looking for the tonal projection and deep bass resonance delivered by its huge curvaceous body. At just shy of 17 inches across, it was the widest flat-top guitar ever produced and drew the eyes and ears of the audience to any performer who strapped one on. First embraced by country and western stars of the 1930s and 40s such as Roy Rogers, the guitar quickly found its raison d'être in the world of rock and roll. The Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, Pete Townshend, George Harrison, Jimmy Page, and Bob Dylan are but a few artists whose signature sound is linked to the J-200.