Gibson J-160e: All About
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2023
- There are a few notable items I missed:
1. Neck Profiles: 1950’s had a thicker Les Paul bat style. Early 60’s they made the back of the neck a bit thinner, and in 1965, the neck diameter thins out as you get closer to the first fret.
2. 1967 more J-160’s start to come through with a wooden saddle. But the earliest example of a wooden saddle on a J-160 was the one Lennon got from Manny’s as a backup while on the 1965 U.S. tour.
3. 1967 they brought the crown on the headstock lower to be more centered between the A and B strings.
4. Late ‘68 into 69’ some came with an upside down bridge base.
^Im sure that list will grow as I learn new details. Stay tuned for a Part 2!
I called Gibson customer service twice, and emailed to get more information on year ranges and models. unfortunately nobody could help me. One gentleman told me they stopped making them around 2012 which is clearly incorrect.
They didn’t care to help me and rushed me off the phone as fast as they could.
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Excellent video and great information about the gibson J160e Guitar Gear Connection, in 1994 I was in L.A. in a musical instrument store and I bought a gibson J160e that has a 100 year seal for the celebration of the beginning of the GIBSON company, since I was a child I wanted to have one but in my country they did not sell them and next November 25, 2024 I will turn 30 years old With this beautiful instrument I already subscribed and liked it, receive greetings from Guadalajara Jalisco México.
The best comprehensive list for the J 160 E. I didn't know that there were so many models....👌
Thanks I appreciate that!
Awesome video! I have an Epiphone EJ160e, the one with John’s gold signature on the body. It admittedly doesn’t get played as much as it used to, I was never that happy with the sound of pickup. But I was so thrilled to have a John Lennon guitar! Played it constantly for years and wrote so many songs on it.
I got a masterbilt Epiphone J200 (because of Buddy Holly) in 2020, and have to admit I enjoy that guitar more in every way. But that EJ160e will always hold a special place in my heart!
The master series are amazing guitars! Love those J200s. And those Epiphone EJ-160’s aren’t bad guitars at all. I plan on making a video all about those next! And thanks for the kind words Eric!
Have it set up with unslotted bridge pins and tusq nut and saddle. It will change and improve the sound. Also the luthier can make the action perfect for playing. It will not be as good as the masterbilt J200, but it will be a rebirth for your guitar!
I bought a 1967 model one year ago. Great condition no neck-reset or any issues. Sure it doesn't sound like a D-45, but it has some really great vibes and sound great if you play it a bit "rougher" like John did - just my opinion. Thank you for the video.
I had no idea how many variations were made. Kind of explains why Reverb has 58 of them listed for sale today. They sure were cool looking in my era he 60's. Thank you for this excellent history lesson of the J160E
As I received this comment, I was browsing the on Reverb hahahaha. I love them! So cool looking. Glad you enjoyed the little history on it. Hopefully should be coming out with a part 2 to go over all the stuff I missed!
Legendary job Paul. So cool to see the history of the different specs of the J-160e throughout the decades. Defiantly hope to try one out someday but unfortunately I haven't been able to find one yet. My ideal hybrid for a J-160e would be having either the standard or 62 spec with the 69 finish.
Me and friend ordered ours through Sweetwater Music around 2009/2010. We had them made to 1962 specs. Then I found two vintage ceramic saddles for us, and we couldn't be happier.
I bet they sounded like a dream!
I can't afford to buy an acoustic guitar like that. I would love to be presented with one of these. Gibson J160E, Beatles!!! my dream....thank you 🙏
Loved the video, also the one about the Beatles strings! I have a 2004 J160e. Mine has the solid X braced top and the P100. I had a Fishman undersaddle and Matrix Infinity preamp installed as I use it mostly as a rhythm guitar and need the more acoustic sound. I use Ernie Ball Earthwood hybrid set with medium low strings and light high strings. This gives me the best of both worlds. I can dig into the bass strings and still be able to bend the high strings. It is my main gigging six string.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! The Earthwood strings really are nice, I use to have them on my 91’ J-160e and loved them!!!
I'll have to have my dad confirm, but the Korean Epiphone J-160e guitars were apparently 25.5" scale as opposed to the traditional 24.75" that Gibson used. From what I've read, subsequently released Epiphones produced in Indonesia reverted to the correct scale length.
I have a 1970 square shoulder one and I know plywood top and all. It is not as loud as a j45 but I love the sound
The Yamano example pictured in this video belongs to me. Nice photos from before I owned it. Thanks!
You are right! Awesome score you got on that. Such a beautiful guitar. I would love to have a Yamano
I have a 2006, label says it’s a J-160 E, SN 03396053. Seems like standard specs. Love it. Sounds so good!
I also have a 2006 sunburst .. very percussive guitar!
A friend of mine left it to me after passing away… It was barely played and was in the case always.. I was blessed with this guitar, it’s a good one!
Really cool history! Awesome video Paul!
Thanks Dom!!!
I have a spruce top 2002 in natural, X braced with the P100. It's a fun guitar, sounds acoustically "close" to a J45 and as many people point out, pretty useless plugged in with acoustic strings. But... it's so cool. Point to note is it plays "different" kinda' halfway between a short scale Gibson and a long scale Gibson acoustic as the bridge is closer to the sound hole and neck "shifts" to the left a fret. Takes a little time to get used to it but has the ability to easily play an open E chord on the 12th fret, interesting.
Incredibly thorough Paul! Love it
Thanks Sam!
Incredible, just subbed . So glad I found your channel. Cheers from New Zealand
Thanks! Cheers!
4:46 So the J160E standard spec now have the elevated "i" in the Gibson logo? I saw that on my 2007 J160E model and thought it was a workmanship flaw when I compared it to my J45 noticing the lowered "i" in the Gibson inlay.
I have a 1993 Gibson J-160 which i bought last year. It had no scratches and looked new on the pictures. When it arrived I saw that the frets were worn down, the neck was not adjusted and when changing the pins, i saw they were bent from 30 years time passing.
I was truly afraid, because the sound was terrible too. So I had the guitar taken care of by a luthier and made some adjustments, now I have tusq nut and tusq saddle (better than bone, trust me, i tried) and unslotted bridge pins (bone, I might change to tusq, but there will be no difference, because I already have unslotted pins).
It features a SOLID Top and x-bracing -> amazing.
It has an undersaddle pickup and a P-100( i think) and It sounds great when fingerpicking (which is odd for a gibson) and ofc good when strummed with a pick.
I dont have gear around here, but in my guitar lesson the sound plugged in was great too.
All of the time, nerves and the money I spent on the guitar was tedious, but it truly sounds great now and I have my favourite guitar after all.
I'm interested in how your under saddle is added, I'm thinking of adding a piezo dot on sound board and think it would be best (easier as well) to tap the piezo into the P100 at the volume control
@@michaelcusack1904 There are some issues: A passive Piezo has a very silent signal and a preamp would need a battery.
Im not a techguy and just recently found out that my passive Piezo does Not work and my P90 (its a p90) has huge defects.
I would like to decide which signal mix i want (Piezo P90) and thats not possible with the gibson.
If you would Use one of the knobs for that, how do u want to change the volume?
Its all a little bit tricky: best is going to a luthier/techguy, and I would recommend you an L. R. Baggs Anthem. Let the expert to the wiring. Then u have a magnetic, piezo and a mic signal to pick up the sound
I have a 60s style J160-E Historic collection model. It's essentially a Lennon model without the Lennon price. Bought it new from the HOG in Rochester. I installed a ceramic bridge for the finishing touch.
At the time I could only find one other “1960’s style”. I would love to dee pictures of yours!
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How do I post a picture of mine? Would be glad to show you.
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Sent you some pics of my guitar.
I wonder how the Orville and Orville by Gibson models exclusive to the Japanese market compare? I've seen a few on Digimart, but havent gotten one in my hands yet.
I have an Epiphone J160e. I'm planning on installing a P90 but I don't know what specific pickup to use.
Great Video - Had two - but gave one to a girl friend [who got drunk and gave it to her new boyfriend ] Still have my 2006 - and Epiphone Model J-160 - E JL
You better call her up, get the guys address, and snatch that guitar back up! If you need muscle, let me know hahahaha
@@guitargearconnection I wish that it was that easy - Thank you for the tip-it looks like I may just have to pop for another Gibson JL Re- issue
Hello great video,
I have a 2008 Gibson J160E. Just J160E written on the label. I has X bracing, I assume solid spruce top, no fret nibs, non adjustable bridge, 60’s style reflectors knobs and a P90 (not P100). The guitar has also piezo so I don’t know if it was original or not. Do you think someone change the P100 to P90 on a Standard spec or it happens to have P90 before 2012?
I'm interested in how your piezo is added, I'm thinking of adding a piezo dot on sound board and think it would be best (easier as well) to tap the piezo into the P100 at the volume control
Awesome Vid! Question for ya, I've got a 2000 John Lennon limited Edition model. The orange sticker and certificate says out of 250 not 550 on mine. Bought it from a reputable guitar store and comes with the certificate and authentic Gibson yellow case with JL gold sig silkscreen. I checked the serial number online as well before purchasing and it was built Feb in 2000. But why does mine say out of 250 and not 550 as per your video? as Any info on this would be appreciated. Cheers
Possibly a real late 99’ that ran into the early 2000’s production. Such a lovely guitar! I myself am on the hunt for a 99’-00’ limited.
I have a 2001 J160E. I love that guitar and it always draws a crowd when I play it out. Acoustically it plays beautifully. The pickup sound really doesn't cut it for me. It has such a nasally sound. I've been playing with the pickup pole heights and have improved the tone somewhat. Does anyone have any adjustments I can make to improve the electric sound of this guitar?
No that is just the way they sound. Maybe trying pedal.
Thank you for this video. I was given a J-160e from a close family friend. I think it is a 68-69ish. But the inlays are different from anything ive seen online. Do you know anything about this?
No I don’t! If you can send me some pictures guitargearconnection@gmail.com, or find me a instagram and private message me!
The late 60's J160E released in 2017 had two types.
・Solid top and normal saddle.
・ Ladder bracing and ADJ bridge.
In 2015 and 2017, late 60's J45 reissues were sold at Japanese music stores. One is 1967 style and the other is 1968 style.I think the J-160E of the late 60's reissue in 2017 was produced based on the neck profile of those J45 reissues.
I've got a one-off Late 60's - ladder bracing but with normal saddle and tri-colored sunburst
@@jackjustice1731 I heard it for the first time.I'm curious about what kind of sound it makes.
@@haosamu1867 IMHO It sounds exactly like the complete 'Beatles spec' version with the ceramic adjustable bridge.
I just picked one up today, appears to be a ‘78 but the label says J160E Custom. Trying to find out whatever I can about it
Those are great guitars! I’ve seen a few say custom on the truss rod cover. Enjoy it!
I have a 19 fret j160e but wife had it was in bad shape I had it restored but on the head stock the Gibson name and crown they put a gold tint to it not silver
Awesome! What year is it?
Is one of your j-160es for sale with x bracing ???
It was recently. I sold both my X-braced J-160’s. Right now I just have my 66’, 67’, and Peace Model, which Peace Model is for sale! Up on reverb.
Epiphone hopefully will reissue these again.
They actually kinda never stopped, just produced low numbers over the past few years! But currently you can buy them from Guitar Center and all the rest of them. I just got one $519
What strings did the Beatles put on their j-160s?
Unfortunately we will never know to 100% what was on it, but we do know it would have been either flats or regular round wound.
Hi, what are the correct tuning pegs for the J160e?
Double ring Kluson tuners. If you go to my new SG video, I put the exact tuning keys on that the J-160e did in the 60’s
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@@guitargearconnection I have ordered them. Thanks again.
I’m glad I could help! Any questions please let me know
"Hello, what type of strings do you recommend for this guitar model?" Thanks
Either the Daddario EJ21 or EPN21
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@@guitargearconnection one more question, these strings are for electric guitar?
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