Its sound was perfect for the new up-coming mix of blues and country music that was swiftly gaining mainstream popularity in the 1950s. The Gibson J-200 was purportedly ElvisРІР‚в„ўs all-time favorite acoustic guitar. The new J-45 Standard, Hummingbird Standard, and SJ-200 Standard acoustic guitars currently sit alongside several other Ebony finish instruments that form part of GibsonРІР‚в„ўs Exclusives Collection (including the 70s Explorer, 70s Flying V, ES-335 P-90, SG Standard РІР‚в„ў61, Les Paul Standard 50s, and Les Paul Standard 60s).

Since 1998, the guitar has been displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Only two years later in 1993, the instrument made its way to Michael Malone, who paid $151,700 for it. The KingРІР‚в„ўs Martin D-18 was given to the Country Music Hall of Fame in the year of 1974 where it resided till 1991 after it was purchased at an auction by a British collector. 20 fret Rosewood fingerboard with a 25.4РІР‚С– scale lengthР”В®lvisРІР‚в„ў Martin D-18 was said to be installed with Kluson sealed case tuners, which wasnРІР‚в„ўt an uncommon occurrence for guitarists in the 50s.The list price for the J-200 Super Jumbo was 1099 (1/7/80). This is as cool as it gets The pre-war SJ-200 is the most desirable Gibson acoustic model in existence. Details of the J-200 flat-top acoustic guitar, shown here in Antique Sunburst finish. 15 5/8РІР‚С– body width and a 4 7/8РІР‚С– body depth Here it is, the 'holy grail' of Gibson acoustics: a 1938 Gibson SJ-200 The SJ-200 began its production run in 1938, making this the earliest model year for production SJ-200s.Martin produced about 326 style D-18 guitars that year alone, however, that was considered a low number due to restrictions. The instrument was designed by Martin guitar factory in Pennsylvania on January 15.

Historical notes indicate that ElvisРІР‚в„ў Martin D-18 is a handcrafted masterpiece that was created in the year of 1942.

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