A comfortably sized, small-body acoustic with the tonal characteristics of a Jumbo.
The J-165 EC Maple is a welcome addition to Gibson's distinguished line of L-Series small-body acoustics.
For players wanting a comfortable, small-body acoustic with the tonal characteristics of a Jumbo, the J-165 EC maple answers
the call. The J-165 EC Maple has the same shape as Gibson's Jumbos, but with smaller dimensions.
Body Tonewoods
(back, sides, and top)
The top of the J-165 EC Maple Modern Classic is made from AA-grade Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed
from AAA-grade Eastern maple, giving the J-165 EC Maple Modern Classic an evenly biased, warm tone, with robust, well-defined
lows and sparkling highs. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out, are two of the most central procedures
to Gibson's guitar-building process. Beginning with its first catalog in 1903, Gibson has assured its customers that every
guitar would be built using woods with "the most durable, elastic, and sonorous qualities," and today's guitars from Gibson
Acoustic are no different.
Nickel Grover Mini Rotomatic Tuners
Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the J-165
EC Maple Modern Classic. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the mini Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that
provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility
of slippage. A countersunk tension screw lets players regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside
the gear box provides smooth and accurate tuning stability.
Crown Peghead Logo
Gibson put the first crown peghead logo on an ES-300 back in 1940, and it has graced the headstocks of many legendary Gibson
guitars ever since, including today's J-165 EC Maple Modern Classic. Over the years, it has also been called a "thistle" because
of the group of flowering plants with the sharp prickles, though Gibson has preferred to call it a "crown."
Tapered
Dovetail Neck Joint
The dovetail neck joint is one of the oldest—and best—ways of securely joining the neck to the body of a guitar.
It is also a complex and expensive neck joint to build, but the result is a tight, locking connection that supports the neck
at the proper neck-pitch angle, allowing the body and neck to become one solid piece of resonating wood, with no metal to
impede vibration. This process is done entirely by hand, requiring patience and skill.
Rosewood Fingerboard
with Rolled Edges and Split Parallelogram Inlays
The fingerboard of Gibson's J-165 EC Maple Modern Classic is constructed from the highest grade rosewood on earth, which is
personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled experts before it enters the Gibson factories. The resilience
of this durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity
and bite. The J-165 EC Maple's split parallelogram inlays are made of genuine mother of pearl, and are inserted into the fingerboard
using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn't require the use of fillers. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edge—instead
of the usual right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the neck, Gibson Acoustic's rolled edges are slightly beveled
for an extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the J-165 EC Maple.
Fishman Aura
Pro Acoustic Pickup System
Gibson's J-165 EC Maple Modern Classic comes equipped with a built-in Fishman Aura Pro, featuring Fishman's popular Aura Acoustic
Imaging Technology. This ground-breaking pickup system reproduces the natural sound of the J-165 EC as miked in a professional
studio, and onstage, thus eliminating the complicated setups of expensive microphones. Aura Pro uses digital algorithms to
create images of various microphones' captured sounds. Players can then blend these images with an acoustic guitar's pickup
to produce an immediate and dramatic improvement in amplified sound. The Fishman Aura Pro's preamp includes a tuner, and is
mounted on the bass side rim of the upper bout.
Gibson J-165 EC Maple Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:
- AA-grade Sitka spruce top
- AAA-grade Eastern maple back and sides
- Nickel Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
- Tapered dovetail neck joint
- Fishman Aura Pro acoustic pickup system
- Hardshell case
Gibson J-165 EC Maple Acoustic-Electric Guitar Includes:
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