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Epiphone John Lennon EJ-160E (Vintage Cherry Sunburst)

Item ID: EEEJVCCH

6-string Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Flame Maple Body, and Mahogany Neck - Vintage Cherry Sunburst

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John Lennon Acoustic/Electric Guitar

The sound of this unassuming-looking instrument inspired legions of people to pick up an acoustic guitar. Capable of natural tones as well as some electric-driven jabs, this EJ-160 offers rich, welcoming, instantly-familiar sounds.

Patterned after the Gibson J-160E acoustic-electrics that were perennial Beatles workhorses, the signature model EJ-160E features an advanced dreadnought, sloped-shoulder body shape, solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a chunky solid mahogany neck and solid rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The impeccable fretboard is adorned with handsome "split parallelogram" inlays that are common on many Gibsons and Epiphones. The EJ-160E's neck has the fat, rounded feel of many late-Fifties era Gibson electrics. A magnetic pickup is seated discreetly between the end of the guitar's fretboard and the sound hole, while volume and tone controls are located on the guitar's lower bout, as they would be on a standard electric guitar.

Epiphone EJ-160 Acoustic/Electric Guitar Features:
  • Body Type: Dreadnought
  • Finish: Natural Satin
  • Top Wood: Solid Spruce
  • Back Wood: Mahogany
  • Side Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"
  • No. of Frets: 20
  • Tuning Machines: Open-gear Grover tuners
  • Bridge: Reverse belly
  • Electronics: Magnetic pickup w/volume and tone controls

The Epiphone EJ-160 Acoustic/Electric Guitar is totally fab!

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Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Dreadnought
Color Vintage Cherry Sunburst
Finish Gloss polyurethane
Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Flame maple
Body Bracing X bracing
Neck Wood Mahogany, set
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay Trapezoids
Binding Binding on body and neck
Neck Shape C
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 25.5"
Tuning Machines Chrome tuners
Bridge Material Rosewood
Nut/Saddle Material Bone
Nut Width 1.725"
Body Length 20.25"
Body Width 15.625"
Body Depth 4.825"
Overall Length 42.75"
Electronics Mini-humbucker
Case Included No case included
Manufacturer Part Number EEEJVCCH1

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based on 13 reviews

EJ- , Great sounding

by Les from Frisco,TX,USA
February 1, 2011
Music Background:
Great sounding guitar with all the quality makings of a Gibson product. Quality and performance by far compares with more expensive guitars.

Great guitar

by Micah Evans from USA
April 14, 2010
Music Background: Hobbyist
The first time I playesd this guitar, I was blown away by the playability and sound. The finish is flawless on mine, beautiful. I play it thru a SWR California Blond II amp. Sounds great, lots of bas... read more [+]s, yet is controlled. Im not a John Lennon fan, never have been. I dont want to get into that(the way I feel about who he was) but I do respect him, he was an awesome song writer, and legendary, all politics aside. Anyway,great guitar, love it. close [-]

awesome

by jeff brenner from cincinnati ohio
December 16, 2007
Music Background: semi pro muscian and collector
played the guitar right out of the box.set up was great sound wonderful finish flwaless. played it in comparision with my gibson j45 and the sound was almost identicle .the j45 cost 1999.00. you must ... read more [+]have this guitar! close [-]

If John Were Here...

by Jeff from USA
October 2, 2007
Music Background:
I'm a huge Beatle fan. I couldn't wait to get my hands on my new John Lennon EJ-160E Limited Addition acoustic-electric guitar. I've been checking my shipping status several times a day. It arrived to... read more [+]day and I’m speechless. It's an honor beyond words to even be playing this guitar, let alone own it. No wonder John (and George) loved his and routinely used it on recordings. If John were with us, I think he would love this replica. I recently purchased an AKG C-451-B and Mojave Audio MA-200 from Sweetwater and cannot wait to record this guitar with these two mics. I’m sure my Epi will sound great recorded, based on its natural tone. Out of the box, it is in mint shape. The action and timbre are sensational. Not one flaw anywhere on the guitar. Epiphone even has a nice fabric similar to felt where the guitar strap pegs are installed into the guitar. I love the sunburst finish. It's stunning in a 60's styled understated way. I will probably change the strings to Martin SP lights, which will really sweeten it up. It was set up great! I'm not doing a thing to this guitar. Bill, thank you and your colleagues for assisting me with exuberance and professionalism. Everything arrived on time and in perfect condition. close [-]

My dream guitar...

by Jo from Port Ewen, NY USA
September 6, 2007
Music Background: Hobbyist
I recently purchased a John Lennon EJ-160E from Sweetwater and I am absolutely thrilled with it. The action is perfect and it is simply beautiful in both looks and tone - not to mention the unbelieva... read more [+]ble price. Being a die-hard Beatles/Lennon fan, I am completely in love with this guitar. close [-]
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