1989 Gibson J-100 Jumbo Guitar

This J-100 is a precursor to the "J-100 Xtra" model and it's got a bit more of an "understated snazz" appeal than the (mostly-natural-finished) Xtra models I've seen out and about. The classic "belly-up" bridge shape gives it more of a J-185 look, though the trim is really much more "J-45" in spirit than that. It has a nice sunburst, quality wood throughout, and a comfortable, easy neck that feels "home base" if you're used to an early-'60s Gibson vibe.

Work was minimal to get this playing on-the-dot and it's ready to breeze right into its next playing-life. It has a big, full sound that doesn't compress as you hit it hard, so it's sort-of ideal for the work you'd expect to put a J-200 through -- leading a band via big old backing chords.

Repairs included: a fret level/dress, new bone saddle, and setup.

Weight: 5 lbs 0 oz

Scale length: 25 5/16"

Nut width: 1 11/16"

Neck shape: slim-medium C

Board radius: 10"

Body width: 17"

Body depth: 4 7/8"

Top wood: solid spruce

Back & sides wood: solid maple

Bracing type: x

Bridge: rosewood

Fretboard: rosewood

Neck wood: maple

Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
String gauges: 54w-12 lights

Truss rod: adjustable

Neck relief: straight

Fret style: medium-bigger

Condition notes: it's really clean with only a few small scratches and dings here and there and mild usewear throughout. The obvious ding is one on the lower-bout treble top. It looks more like a 10-year-old guitar than its real age. A pickup system was installed (passive undersaddle) and it has passive volume and tone controls on the upper bout. It works just fine but the tone control is not the most useful. The knobs are on the larger side and could be replaced with smaller ones if desired. The saddle and bridge pins are replacements (bone and ebony).

It comes with: a gigbag.