J200 v.s scale length

[75 Hummingbird]

Hello all ,i am trying to gather info .

I am looking at a 1993 Gibson J200 VS with a 25.25 scale length. 

That is a scale that i had not heard of on a Gibson..... Is 25.25 a Gibson scale on a j 200?

The guitar has had a neck re-set and the bridge is possibly not original as it lacks ebony inlays .

The guitar is priced nicely , but my Spider senses are tingling ,pretty young guitar for a neck set ...

Any info would be helpful .

Thanks ,hope you folks are all doing your best .

Edited May 26, 2021 by 75 Hummingbird
Added detail .

[Sgt. Pepper]

https://www.12fret.com/instruments/gibson-j200-vs-jumbo-vintage-sunburst-1993/

Here it is 25.25 on the 12th Fret site and its a 1993. So it should be legit.

 

Edited May 26, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper

[slimt]

A Neck set is not uncommon for that era.   I seen a few a couple years after that time frame done at a Gibson Dealer repair outlet. Not unusual at all.  It all depends how there stored , heat, dryness. ,     25 1/2 scale length. 

[slimt]

12 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said:

https://www.12fret.com/instruments/gibson-j200-vs-jumbo-vintage-sunburst-1993/

Here it is 25.25 on the 12th Fret site and its a 1993. So it should be legit.

 

Wierd.  Never heard of that scale length. 

[75 Hummingbird]

That is the  very guitar in question .

 

 

[slimt]

2 hours ago, 75 Hummingbird said:

That is the  very guitar in question .

 

 

I bet that was a neck set that went wrong. I bet there was more wood takin than what was required. Thats why the scale is off.   So now the nut is closer to the saddle. The dove tail over hangs the soundhole. And the bridge with there statement. Not all had pearl panels is wrong.  The price reflects a quick sale to get rid of it.   
 

I wouldnt touch it.  Knowing whats been written. 

[E-minor7]

They seem to be very conscious about the scale - and 25,25 is not a bad length when thinking about it.  Especially not for a SJumbo. 

[fortyearspickn]

Assuming the intonation is correct - Nut/Saddle/Fret Placement - I think it is worth considering, especially at this price.  Good case -  seems the Original  Owner took care of it. 

[Twang Gang]

I'm with SlimT on this one - stay away.  25.25 scale length might sound enticing, but the guitar was not designed for that scale length and the geometry is always going to be a little off.  Might be fine, but I wouldn't take a chance - too hard to sell as an oddball if you don't care for it.