![]() A mandolin signed by Loar is worth upwards of $200,000. Loar built for Gibson in the early 20th century. The only maker to rival him in respect is the legendary Lloyd Loar. Many fans of Gibson have set Ren at the top of the pedestal of Gibson luthiers. He built a few of them prior to the 1998 start date, and this is the first of those prototypes. The Gibson community now refers to all of Ren Ferguson’s art guitars as Master Museums. Technically the Master Museum series began in 1998. The label is also hand-signed by Ren Ferguson, indicating him as the builder of the guitar. Here we have a very special guitar for sale: The first ever Gibson Master Museum quality J-200 built by Ren Ferguson! It was built in January of 1991, as is written on the label inside the guitar. Ren Ferguson’s first Gibson “Master Museum” guitar! If I can find a collector who will appreciate the guitar as I do, I think I can part with it. Professionally setup in our workshop here at Guitar Hunter.Many of you have seen this guitar on the TV show “Pawn Stars.” A large part of the reason I turned down their $50,000 offer is because I never would have seen the guitar again or known the identity of the person they sold it to. ![]() Latches and handle are in perfect working order. The original rosewood mustache bridge plate is intact and is in good shape. Overall, this flat-top has been well cared for considering its age with very minor lacquer finish checking all around the body.Ĭomes with a newer hardshell case. There is a lot of life left in the original frets and nut. Orange oval label visible through the soundhole. Single bound headstock, pearl Gibson logo and crown inlays. This crack free J-200 has the most gorgeous figured maple on the back and sides, spruce top, bound dark rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlays. Super clean condition and sounds great with its original Tune-O-Matic-Bridge. It’s a remarkably comfortable guitar and sounds unbelievable and has so much volume, power and punchy woody tone. ![]() ![]() ![]() There is no doubt that this piece was crafted out of the finest materials that were available on the Kalamazoo, Michigan back in late mid 60’s. The J-200’s construction and aesthetic beauty makes it one of the most sought-after acoustic models that Gibson ever produced. We present an all original 1966 Gibson J-200 in its original Sunburst finish. ![]()
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