[Concerns purchasing J-200 (1970-1972)]

Here's the actual auction going off this afternoon. I'm going to hold off but learned a bunch here. Thanks all!

https://tomhallauctions.hibid.com/lot/55651707/gibson-guitar-j-200-and-case

 

[Concerns purchasing J-200 (1970-1972)]

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[Concerns purchasing J-200 (1970-1972)]

I think this bridge was used 1970 through ~1974. Few examples below. Definitely not the best looking bridge on this model but seems legit none the less. 

Posting some additional pics too. 

https://reverb.com/item/25582287-gibson-j-200-artist-1972-natural?gclid=CjwKCAjw8NfrBRA7EiwAfiVJpfOkNORiVDW4qxSdzXJIaLIbtqvIEAcFUiTGsAVhVIUcdwohMPJzlRoC7zgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&merchant_id=133956335&pla=1&utm_campaign=1953837320&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google

https://reverb.com/item/14501165-1972-74-gibson-j-200-artist-natural-with-a-newer-case?gclid=CjwKCAjw8NfrBRA7EiwAfiVJpUUbCSbTM8cbK9ukkMljlK8C0AD2C3iICKtHE5ypGR_FvfOXFtaY6xoCS9EQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&merchant_id=124108980&pla=1&utm_campaign=1953837320&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google

 

 

[What's wrong with this J-200 (1970-1972)]

Thanks Dave

[Concerns purchasing J-200 (1970-1972)]

I'm considering purchasing this J-200 which I believe is a 1970 - 1972. Serial number engraved with Made In USA on headstock is No. 727894. 

See pics here: https://www.pinterest.com/AngusYoung555/j200/

Played it yesterday and I think it sounds good but a few small details seem off.  First, the back of the guitar has two inlaid marquetry strips instead of one. In my research, every single J-200 only has one running down center of the guitar. Second, the neck seems to be two pieces of wood, is this normal? Also, the joints at the base of the neck and on the back of the guitar is a slightly off - it doesn't line up so that it's perfectly smooth. I understand these guitars had issues with the necks and but is this something I though be concerned about? Third, should the serial number start with the letter S?

See here: http://archive.gibson.com/Files/downloads/bluebook/GibsonAcoustics.pdf

Overall, the guitar looks to be in good shape still and does not look like it was heavily used and stored properly. 

Any thoughts about these issues? I don't think it's fake but the double marquetry strips especially is odd. 

Thanks in advance. 

[What's wrong with this J-200 (1970-1972)]

I'm considering purchasing this J-200 which I believe is a 1970 - 1972. Serial number engraved with Made In USA engraved on headstock is No. 727894. 

See pics here: https://www.pinterest.com/AngusYoung555/j200/

Played it yesterday and think it sounds good but a few small details seem off.  First, the back of the guitar has two stickers instead of one. In my research, every single J-200 only has one running down center of the guitar. Second, the neck seems to be two pieces of wood, is this normal? Also, the joint in the back of the guitar is a slightly off - it doesn't line up so that it's perfectly smooth. 

Any thoughts about these issues? I don't think it's fake but the double sticker is odd. 

Thanks in advance.