1994 Centennial Complete Collection

[JuanCarlosVejar]

Chicago Music Exchange has the full 1994 collection (12 models total)

 

http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/acoustic/vault/gibson-centennial-acoustic-collection-nos-1994-complete-collection-of-12-guitars/

 

 

 

$72 k for all 12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JC

[jannusguy2]

Drool.

[J-1854Me]

I remember this stuff fairly well; actually owned a Centennial maple Hummingbird (meh) and the J-185 models.

 

Didja notice there's no J-45? But there are four (count 'em four) 17" jumbos, three of which are J-200 models.

 

Interesting no Nick Lucas, but the L-Century I guess is the stand-in.

 

Thanks for sharing the photo, JC!

 

Fred

[Mojorule]

But there appears to be a J55, Fred, so I guess that covers the J45 angle. And what's the slope with the floating pickguard? While we're at it, what's the small body with the floating pickguard?

[PickitPaul]

and no Southern Jumbo either

[JuanCarlosVejar]

1929 L-2

1933 "Century Of Progress"

1934 Jumbo

1934 Roy Smeck "Radio Grande"

1938 SJ-200

1939 Super Jumbo

1940 Jumbo 55

1948 J-200N

1950 CF-100E

1951 J-185

1963 Hummingbird

Emmylou Harris J-200 "Rose"

 

 

here's a video to go with it :

 

 

 

 

 

 

JC

[frenchie1281734003]

Give me a Lotto win, and I`ll take the lot!!

 

If I could have only one though, I think I would plump for the 39 SJ-100, followed by the 38 SJ-200 & 40 J-55.

 

Steve.

[Guest J-Doug]

$6k per guitar for a 1994 Montana built Gibson acoustic? I'm sorry but that's nuts.

[Mojorule]

$6k per guitar for a 1994 Montana built Gibson acoustic? I'm sorry but that's nuts.

 

12 nuts to be exact...

 

I suppose for collectors there is a premium to pay for having the whole range.

 

If I were to purloin one, though, it would be the 1934 Jumbo with the floating pickguard. Or the 1929 L2.

 

Must be the floating pickguards.

[ParlourMan]

Hilariously overpriced... Only value is in it being the complete collection, outside of that none of these guitars is worth the avg price here. Nice enough guitars I'm sure, but anyone paying 72k for that has been gloved by security if you ask me.

[Del Nilppeznaf]

gloved by security

 

now, there's a phrase you don't here very often down the chip shop !

[ParlourMan]

now, there's a phrase you don't here very often down the chip shop !

 

All the rage in airports if you dress appropriately.

[onewilyfool]

I'll sell them my '94 L-20 for $6k....clearly their "complete" collection is missing at least one!!! Maybe they are trying to "milk" the 100 year anniversary angle for these guitars>???

[frenchie1281734003]

I'll sell them my '94 L-20 for $6k....clearly their "complete" collection is missing at least one!!! Maybe they are trying to "milk" the 100 year anniversary angle for these guitars>???

 

They wouldn`t do that, would they??

[Yggdrasil]

I'll sell them my '94 L-20 for $6k....clearly their "complete" collection is missing at least one!!! Maybe they are trying to "milk" the 100 year anniversary angle for these guitars>???

 

 

IIRC, there was an anniversary series that featured one guitar a month - so only 12 models. I think there were 100 of each made. There are other guitars that were made in 1994 & had various indications as Centennial guitars, but they weren't part of the "official" run. I think this collection of 12 is complete in that context. I stand to be corrected by the resident Gibson pundits :-)

 

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CENTENNIAL SERIES

 

 

In 1994, to celebrate Gibson's 100th year, Gibson Montanacreated these highly collectible, limited edition modelsto commemorate Gibson's rich acoustic tradition.

 

 

 

The Gibson Centennial Series

• The 1929 L-2
• The 1933 Century
• The 1934 Gibson Jumbo
• The 1934 Roy Smeck Radio Grande
• The 1938 Super Jumbo 200
• The 1939 Super Jumbo 100

• The 1940 Jumbo 55
• The 1948 SJ-200N
• The 1950 CF-100E
• The 1951 J-185
• The 1963 Hummingbird
• The J-200 Rose

Own A Piece of History!

These limited edition Montana Acoustic guitars pay tribute to Gibson's 100Year anniversary. All fine examples of Gibson Musical Instruments' traditionof craftsmanship, each instrument is sure to become a treasured collector'sitem in years to come.

 

 

(From the wayback machine record of the Centennial Series: http://web.archive.org/web/20040816132319/http://www.gibson.com/acoustics/1994/index.html )

 

 

 

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[ParlourMan]

IIRC, there was an anniversary series that featured one guitar a month - so only 12 models. I think there were 100 of each made. There are other guitars that were made in 1994 & had various indications as Centennial guitars, but they weren't part of the "official" run. I think this collection of 12 is complete in that context. I stand to be corrected by the resident Gibson pundits :-)

 

********************************************************************

 

 

CENTENNIAL SERIES

 

 

In 1994, to celebrate Gibson's 100th year, Gibson Montanacreated these highly collectible, limited edition modelsto commemorate Gibson's rich acoustic tradition.

 

 

 

The Gibson Centennial Series

• The 1929 L-2
• The 1933 Century
• The 1934 Gibson Jumbo
• The 1934 Roy Smeck Radio Grande
• The 1938 Super Jumbo 200
• The 1939 Super Jumbo 100

• The 1940 Jumbo 55
• The 1948 SJ-200N
• The 1950 CF-100E
• The 1951 J-185
• The 1963 Hummingbird
• The J-200 Rose

Own A Piece of History!

These limited edition Montana Acoustic guitars pay tribute to Gibson's 100Year anniversary. All fine examples of Gibson Musical Instruments' traditionof craftsmanship, each instrument is sure to become a treasured collector'sitem in years to come.

 

 

(From the wayback machine record of the Centennial Series: http://web.archive.o...1994/index.html )

 

 

 

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That looks about right to me... and again, anyone parting with 72K for it is mental! They might even be double mental.....

[music4love]

I would love to have the Emmy Lou Harris J-200 Rose!!

One of my favorite Gibson models ever.

[onewilyfool]

Hmmmm...did not know there were only 12 official models. Any research I do on the L-20 tells me that only 32 of my version were built in 1994, mine does have the 100 year anniversary label...here is a poster from that era touting the small bodies:

 

[Phelonious Ponk]

Give me a Lotto win, and I`ll take the lot!!

 

If I could have only one though, I think I would plump for the 39 SJ-100, followed by the 38 SJ-200 & 40 J-55.

 

Steve.

 

yeah, I'd go for the SJ-100. But I wonder if it sounds as good as the new standard SJ-100 I played in a store a couple of times recently. That would be mighty good.

 

P