{"title":"Used Gibson Acoustic Guitars For Sale – 1980s to Today J-45, Hummingbird, J-200 \u0026 More","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection of \u003cstrong\u003eused Gibson acoustic guitars for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e, from 1980s and 1990s flat-tops to modern J-45, Hummingbird, J-200, and Dove models. A used \u003cstrong\u003eGibson J-45, Hummingbird, or J-200\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the big, warm voice and classic looks that have made Gibson acoustics favorites of songwriters and studio players for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, every used Gibson acoustic is inspected, documented, and professionally set up before it ships. We photograph serial numbers, bridges, and any repairs up close, and we note non-original parts and modifications in every listing. Our inventory changes constantly, so check back often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for older instruments? Explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-acoustic-guitars-used-and-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Gibson acoustic guitars from 1979 and earlier at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage Gibson acoustic guitars (1979 and earlier)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/used-martin-acoustic-guitars-for-sale\" title=\"Used Martin acoustic guitars at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars\"\u003eused Martin acoustic guitars\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/used-gibson-electric-guitars-for-sale\" title=\"Used Gibson electric guitars at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars\"\u003eused Gibson electric guitars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/who-buys-vintage-instruments\" title=\"Mahar’s Vintage Guitars buys and trades used and vintage Gibson guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe buy used and vintage Gibson guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and welcome trades toward your next instrument. Selling one guitar or a whole collection? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eUse our Sell My Vintage Guitar form\u003c\/a\u003e to make it easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Guide: What to Know Before You Buy a Used Gibson Acoustic Guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGibson acoustic models and eras from the 1980s to today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eGibson’s acoustic line is built around a few classic models. The J-45, introduced in 1942, is the workhorse round-shoulder dreadnought with a warm, balanced sound. The Hummingbird, introduced in 1960, adds a square-shoulder body, a distinctive pickguard, and a brighter, more punchy voice. The J-200 is Gibson’s large jumbo, known for its projection and its ornate looks, and the Dove is a square-shoulder model with its own distinctive style. Gibson’s acoustic production moved to Bozeman, Montana, at the end of the 1980s, and modern lines include standard production models, Custom Shop reissues, and limited editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat drives value in a used Gibson acoustic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel and series\u003c\/strong\u003e — the J-200 and Hummingbird, along with Custom Shop and limited-edition models, generally command the highest prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge and top condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gibson acoustics are known for lifted bridges and top bellying over time, so a stable bridge and a flat top are important. A professional bridge reglue is routine but should be disclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality\u003c\/strong\u003e — original finish, tuners, and pickguard matter, and a refinished guitar is worth less than an original-finish example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics\u003c\/strong\u003e — many Gibson acoustics include factory pickup systems, and working, original electronics add practical value for gigging players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase and paperwork\u003c\/strong\u003e — the original hard case adds value and helps with resale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow we grade and document our guitars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eEvery Gibson acoustic in this collection is inspected in-house before listing. We check serial numbers against Gibson’s known production patterns, look closely at the bridge, top, neck joint, and finish, and note any repairs or non-original components clearly in the listing. Each listing includes close-up photos so you can judge condition yourself, and every guitar gets a professional setup before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the difference between a J-45, a Hummingbird, and a J-200?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThe J-45 is a round-shoulder dreadnought with a warm, balanced voice that works for nearly any style. The Hummingbird has a square-shoulder body and a punchier, brighter sound. The J-200 is a larger jumbo with a big, powerful projection and ornate appointments, favored by singers and strummers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do Gibson acoustics sometimes have lifted bridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eGibson acoustics have traditionally used a glued-on bridge, and over time string tension and humidity changes can cause the bridge to lift or the top to belly. A lifted bridge is a common and fixable issue, and a professional reglue is routine. We always note bridge condition and any prior repairs in the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Gibson acoustics need special care?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eSolid-wood guitars are sensitive to humidity. Keeping a Gibson in its case with a humidifier in dry weather helps prevent cracks and bridge or top issues, and we recommend a professional setup after any big change in climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you ship used guitars internationally, and how are they insured?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eYes, we ship internationally, and every instrument is insured in transit and packed to protect it from damage. Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility and vary by destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I trade my current guitar toward a used Gibson acoustic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eYes, we accept trades toward guitars in our inventory. Send us details and photos of your guitar and we’ll provide a trade valuation. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003euse our Sell My Vintage Guitar form\u003c\/a\u003e to make it super easy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gibson-j-200","title":"Gibson 1992 J-200 Sunburst Super Jumbo Acoustic, Good","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Gibson J-200 is one of the most immediately recognizable acoustic guitars ever made. It began in 1937 when western movie star Ray Whitley approached Gibson wanting something that would outdo Gene Autry's ornate Martin — the result was the Super Jumbo, a guitar designed from the outset to be the largest, loudest, most visually spectacular flat-top in production. It has been the guitar of choice for George Harrison, who used it on Beatles sessions for The White Album and Abbey Road including \"Here Comes the Sun.\" Jimmy Page recorded it on Led Zeppelin's debut. Pete Townshend played one through much of the 1970s and 1980s. Bob Dylan posed with a J-200 on the cover of Nashville Skyline. Elvis Presley owned one. The J-200 is called the King of the Flat-Tops for specific reasons that are confirmed every time someone plugs one in at volume in a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a 1992 example, Nashville-built, from the period Gibson was refining its production processes in Tennessee before acoustic production fully consolidated in Bozeman. At 17-1\/8\" across the lower bout and 4-3\/4\" deep, this body produces a sound that engineers have described as the \"no EQ needed acoustic\" — deep lows, warm mids, and crisp highs in a natural balance that sits immediately and correctly in a mix. The flame maple on this example is visually distinctive under the sunburst finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Fishman Prefix Plus-T electronics are original to the instrument, offering natural-sounding amplified tone with onboard EQ and tuner. Action is set at 3\/32\" on both strings at the twelfth fret. The original case is included with a broken lock latch — fully functional for storage and transport, noted honestly for the next owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe guitar is in beautiful cosmetic condition with light fretwear and a straight neck that set up perfectly.  The saddle is high and the action is low, and there is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSomeone did some clear coat work on the headstock.  Under a blacklight, the change is only noticeable on the front of the headstock.  There is no apparent break anywhere - I can't see why someone would have done this.  I started at it under black light, sunlight, and all lights available and cannot see any sign of damage anywhere, even under the truss rod cover or tuning machines.  Most people would never notice this, but to the trained eye it is apparent that some overspray work was done so I have to mention it here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5lbs 7oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: \u003cspan\u003eSolid Sitka Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: \u003cspan\u003eSolid Flame Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: \u003cspan\u003eMaple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: \u003cspan\u003eRosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: \u003cspan\u003eMother of Pearl Crown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 1st Fret: .87\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 10th Fret: .95\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 42\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody length: 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower bout: 17-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 10-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper bout: 12-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody depth\/thickness: 4-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString gauge: 12-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics?: Fishman Prefix Plus-T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics Original? Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: \u003cspan\u003e\"Mustache\" style w\/block inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Original, \u003cspan\u003eGold Gibson Deluxe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Original, broken lock latch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eour shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56370020188326,"sku":"G-2204","price":2999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/gibson-1992-j-200-sunburst-super-jumbo-acoustic-6155574.jpg?v=1776097155"},{"product_id":"gibson-everly-brothers-signature-limited-edition-56-of-100-1996","title":"Gibson 1996 Everly Brothers Signature Ebony #56\/100 Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDon and Phil Everly approached Gibson in the early 1960s with specific ideas about what their signature guitar needed to do. Don Everly devised the double tail-fin pickguards himself — they extended below the bridge to protect the top from his vigorous strumming.  The moustache bridge with star inlays was designed by their father Ike Everly. The black finish was the standard specification. The result was one of the most visually distinctive acoustic guitars Gibson has ever produced — a guitar that you can tell a mile off, and whose combination of double pickguard and star inlays is one of the most instantly recognizable in the history of acoustic guitar design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/guitar.com\/reviews\/electric-guitar\/the-big-review-gibson-murphy-lab-les-paul\/\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFrom 1962 to 1971, only 488 Everly Brothers models were made. The model was discontinued in 1972 and reissued periodically thereafter, achieving the status of cult classic that eluded it commercially in its original production run. The player roster is remarkable: Tom Petty, Cat Stevens, Paul McCartney, and Roger Daltrey all owned and played Everly Brothers guitars.  Cat Stevens used a 1969 black J-180 to record Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat — two of the most important acoustic albums of the early 1970s. Elvis Presley owned one. Jimmy Page owns an early black 1962 example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis 1996 limited edition — number 56 of 100 — is signed by Don Everly on the inside label, a provenance detail that makes this specific instrument directly connected to the man whose playing and design input created the model. The AccuVoice electronics with balanced output are the period-correct onboard system for this edition, ready for direct connection to a PA or recording interface. The sitka spruce top over maple back and sides produces the balanced, projecting tone with the percussive attack that the brothers pioneered — which made this guitar the rhythm foundation of some of the most influential records of the early rock era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe rosewood moustache bridge with star inlays, double pickguards, graduated mother-of-pearl star fingerboard inlays, and gold tuners are all correct and original. The neck is described as a \"Slim Taper mahogany neck at .886\" at the first fret. It actually feels like it has a bit of a V to the back of the neck, though not fat like a 50s Fender V neck, or that on an old Gibson\/  At 5 lbs 5.5 oz this is a remarkably light instrument for its body size. Original hardshell case included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe guitar shows finish checking, which gives it a classic look for sure.  It was really hard to catch in pictures - look for the one closeup to check it out.  The frets are in excellent shape and the neck set is spot on.  The action is low and the saddle is high.  There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOriginal paperwork is included in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Ebony \/ Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5lbs 5.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: \u003cspan\u003eSitka Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: \u003cspan\u003eMaple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: \u003cspan\u003eMahogany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile: Slim Taper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: \u003cspan\u003eGraduated Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cspan\u003e24.75\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 1st Fret: .886\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 9th Fret: .947\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 40-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody length: 20-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower bout: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 9-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper bout: 11-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody depth\/thickness: 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString gauge: 12-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics?: Gibson AccuVoice w\/ balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics Original? Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: \u003cspan\u003eDouble 60s-style Tortoise J-180\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: \u003cspan\u003eRosewood Moustache with Star Inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Original \/ Gold \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: OHSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: Inside label signed by Don Everly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eour shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56405455863974,"sku":"G-2233","price":3499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/gibson-1996-everly-brothers-signature-ebony-56100-signed-3436487.jpg?v=1777002674"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/used-gibson-acoustic-guitars-for-sale.oembed","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}