J-200 - 100th anniversary model

[Nine]

Hello

 

I've seen a 1994 (100th anniversary) J-200 for sale in the UK for around $3,000 (£2,000).

 

Just wondering if this price seems reasonable or not?

[rar]

I've seen a 1994 (100th anniversary) J-200 for sale in the UK for around $3' date='000 (£2,000).

 

Just wondering if this price seems reasonable or not?[/quote']

 

Seems pretty reasonable to me, especially if we're talking about a UK dealer price. Be aware, however, that there were some quality issues at Gibson in 1994-95 (caused by a major ramp-up in production associated with the Centennial). They built some great guitars those years, but also a higher percentage than either just before or just after that were either just so-so or had some issues.

 

-- Bob R

[onewilyfool]

There are FAKE J-200's out there too, coming from China...so be careful.....Label inside is Very different for the 1994 models.....

[Murph]

There are FAKE J-200's out there too' date=' coming from China...so be careful.....Label inside is Very different for the 1994 models.....[/quote']

 

They probably fake their own stuff.

 

Zero pride, that bunch.

[Nine]

There are FAKE J-200's out there too' date=' coming from China...so be careful.....Label inside is Very different for the 1994 models.....[/quote']

 

This is it. There's a clear photograph of the label on here. Does it look like a genuine one?

 

J200 1994 Model

[ryanfender]

Looks legit to me. The label on the inside is different and normal but I quickly looked up other 100th Anniversary models and found the same label with the same orientation on multiple guitars. The case looks correct too.

 

My opinion, its a real Gibson.

[onewilyfool]

This is it. There's a clear photograph of the label on here. Does it look like a genuine one?

 

J200 1994 Model

Label in the pic is the same as my 1993 L-20...but labels can be faked too.....I think there is a way to check serial numbers with customer service, to see if they are correct for that guitar..........others in here may know how.....

[xxx]

I purchased a 100 year limited edition 1938 SJ-100 new back in 94. It was one of only 100 made. There were none to be seen locally, so I had to purchase it mail order. I love Gibson, but I must say it was the worst sounding, most lifeless piece of wood I've ever laid my hands on. I kept it for about ten years trying to coax sound from it and finally sold it. So, if you are interested, by all means, play it first!

[zombywoof]

I purchased a 100 year limited edition 1938 SJ-100 new back in 94. It was one of only 100 made. There were none to be seen locally' date=' so I had to purchase it mail order. I love Gibson, but I must say it was the worst sounding, most lifeless piece of wood I've ever laid my hands on. I kept it for about ten years trying to coax sound from it and finally sold it. So, if you are interested, by all means, play it first![/quote']

 

 

Based on my limited experience with them - gotta agree.

 

My wife had one those guitars when we met and to this day it remains one of the worst sounding Gibsons I have ever played. If nothing else, it had no volume and was poorly balanced. Once she got a chance to mess around with my 1960 J-200 that guitar of hers went bye bye soon thereafter.

[Nine]

Thanks for your comments; I decided against making a bid in the end. It's a big gamble to spend that much on a guitar that I've not heard or played.