Gibson Custom Shop Everly Brothers J-180 Ebony #22736116

The Gibson Custom Shop Everly Brothers J-180 Ebony is a striking tribute to one of the most iconic acoustic guitar designs in music history. Inspired by the legendary instruments associated with the Everly Brothers, this exceptional jumbo acoustic combines timeless styling, premium tonewoods, and meticulous Custom Shop craftsmanship. Its elegant Ebony gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish creates a sophisticated appearance, beautifully complemented by the signature 1960s-style double J-180 moustache tortoise pickguard, multi-ply top binding, and exquisite mother-of-pearl detailing.

The jumbo body features a premium Sitka spruce top paired with maple back and sides, delivering impressive projection, shimmering highs, rich midrange character, and a full, resonant low end. Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing enhances the instrument's responsiveness and tonal depth. The mahogany neck features a comfortable SlimTaper profile, joined to the body using a traditional compound dovetail joint with hot hide glue. An Indian rosewood fingerboard with a 12-inch radius, 20 standard frets, and graduated mother-of-pearl star inlays provides exceptional playability and unmistakable visual elegance. Additional appointments include a 24.75-inch scale length, 1.73-inch bone nut, rosewood belly-up bridge, bone saddle, and TUSQ bridge pins.

Classic Gibson details continue throughout the instrument, including nickel-plated Grover Rotomatic tuners with Keystone buttons, a mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and star headstock inlay, and a two-ply black truss rod cover engraved EVERLY. For amplified performance, the J-180 is equipped with a LR Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup and preamp system, featuring convenient soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls and a standard 1/4-inch endpin output. The combination of traditional acoustic construction and modern electronics makes this instrument equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in an intimate performance setting.

Weighing just 5 pounds, this Gibson Custom Shop Everly Brothers J-180 Ebony is a beautifully executed instrument that celebrates a remarkable musical legacy while delivering the exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive voice, and refined aesthetics expected of Gibson's finest acoustics. Supplied with its hard case and Certificate of Authenticity, it is an exceptional addition to any serious collection and an inspiring instrument for players who appreciate timeless design, outstanding tonal character, and the enduring artistry of the Gibson Custom Shop.

Other specifications include:

• Top Sitka Spruce
• Body Material Maple
• Neck Material Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
• Binding Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back and Fretboard
• Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape J-180
• Body Styles Jumbo
• Bracing Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
• Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
• Fret Count 20
• Frets Standard
• Inlays Mother of Pearl Graduated Star
• Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
• Nut Material Bone
• Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
• Profile SlimTaper
• Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
• Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
• Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
• Preamp Baggs VTC
• Under Saddle Pickup Baggs VTC
• Bridge Belly Up, Rosewood
• Bridge Pins TUSQ
• Pickguard Double J-180 Moustache, 60s Style, Tortoise
• Saddle Material Bone
• Truss Rod Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black, Engraved EVERLY
• Tuner Plating Nickel
• Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Button
• Accessories Certificate of Authenticity
• Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Star in Mother of Pearl
• Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Hard Case
• AMJBEBEB
• 5 lbs 0 oz
• #22736116

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