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Jonathan Horsley

The Beatles-approved J-160E makes its return as Gibson unveils a trio of Original Collection flat-tops celebrating the golden era of acoustic guitar making

Gibson Original Collection (L-R) featuring the SJ-200 60s, J-160E, and the LG-2 50s.

Gibson has expanded its Original Collection with three acoustic guitars inspired by the quote/unquote golden era of the ‘50s and ‘60s – a time when the electric guitar got popular, youth culture exploded, and Beatlemania was just around the corner.

And this drop of high-end flat-tops – released as Gibson celebrates 100 years of making them – includes the regal, big-bodied oomph and class of the SJ-200 60s Original, the compact small-bodied mojo of the LG-2 50s Original, and one hybrid acoustic electric guitar that speaks to the enduring power of Beatlemania, the J-160E.

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