Between 2002 and 2013 a total of 750 Gibson John Lennon J-160E Peace Model guitars were built, with this one being 493 from January 2010. The Gibson J-160e appeared in 1954 and was built until 1979. It was intended to provide a reasonable representation of an acoustic guitar at stage volumes, supported by amplifiers.
Instruments
This is something special – a Masaru Kohno Special Brazilian Rosewood guitar, at or near the top of his line. The ‘Special’ model was originally named the ‘No.50’ and its bridge has a distinctive forward sweep. Signed by M. Kohno and dated to 1990, this well preserved professional grade instrument features a seven-fan European Spruce top paired with Brazilian Rosewood for the sides, back, heel cap, head plate and bridge.
The Gibson J-15 was introduced in 2014 by the Acoustic shop in Bozeman, Montana and is still in production. Based on the classic and very successful slope-shouldered dreadnought body used for the J-45 and J-50, the Gibson J-15 pairs a Sitka Spruce top with Black Walnut for the sides and back, and has a Maple neck with Indian Rosewood for the bridge and unbound fingerboard.
The Fender American Standard Stratocaster debuted in late 1986 and remained in production until May 2012, undergoing minor modifications over the years. In 2000, it was rebranded as the American Series, only to revert to its original name, the American Standard, in 2008. This specific Fender American Standard Stratocaster was crafted in March 2009 in Corona, California. This instrument is in excellent condition.
The PRS Custom 24 is the guitar that really started PRS in the production guitar world at the end of 1985. Blending the best elements of other designs in an elegant and attractive package, the Custom 24 has been at the core of the PRS line since its introduction.
The Taylor K26ce is a spectacular guitar, with a shaded edgeburst finish that really brings out the visual qualities of Koa. Starting with the Grand Symphony body, close to a Jumbo size, the Taylor K26ce uses solid AA grade Hawaiian Koa for the top, sides and back. The neck is Mahogany, and Ebony is used for the head plate, bridge and fingerboard.