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Gibson CustomEverly Brothers J-180 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ebony

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Gibson Custom Everly Brothers J-180 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ebony
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The Korena take

A signature J-180 acoustic-electric that pairs maple and solid Sitka spruce construction with Everly Brothers-inspired ebony styling and onboard L.R. Baggs electronics.

Gibson Custom Everly Brothers J-180 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ebony product detail
Product studyGibson Custom Everly Brothers J-180 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ebony
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players seeking an Everly Brothers signature model
  • Fingerstyle players who value note separation
  • Acoustic performers who need onboard amplification

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Left-handed players
  • Players who require a cutaway body
  • Buyers seeking an acoustic without onboard electronics

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Gibson Custom Everly Brothers J-180 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Ebony construction detail

Detail 01

Maple body and solid Sitka spruce top

The supplied description characterizes this combination as balanced, with clarity, articulation, resonant highs, and rich lows.

Detail 02

SlimTaper neck

The supplied description presents the slim neck profile as comfortable for long practice or gigging sessions.

Detail 03

L.R. Baggs pickup and preamp

The guitar can connect to an amplifier or PA system, with volume, bass, and treble controls described in the supplied copy.

Detail 04

Grover Rotomatic tuners

The supplied description specifies keystone buttons and describes the tuners as providing smooth, reliable tuning stability.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is a right-handed, non-cutaway 6-string guitar.
  2. 02The supplied data describes maple back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top.
  3. 03It includes a hardshell case.
  4. 04The supplied description identifies the L.R. Baggs system as undersaddle, while the specifications list a soundhole-mounted preamp; confirm the exact electronics configuration with the seller.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Is this guitar acoustic-electric?

Yes. It has an L.R. Baggs pickup and preamp for amplified use.

02What woods are used?

It has a solid Sitka spruce top with maple back and sides, plus a mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.

03Does it include a case?

Yes, a hardshell case is listed.

04What Everly Brothers details does it have?

The supplied description cites an ebony gloss finish, tortoise shell pickguards, and mother-of-pearl star inlays inspired by the brothers' original instruments.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

4 detailsPlayability
Orientation
Right-handed
Number of Frets
20
Number of Strings
6 String
Scale Length
24.75"
5 detailsBody & build
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood Neck wood: Mahogany Scale length: 24.75" Number of frets: 20 Bridge: Rosewood Saddle & nut: Bone Electronics Pickup/preamp: L.R. Baggs Soundhole mounted preamp Other Tuning machines: Grover Rotomatic Orientation: Right-handed Number of strings: 6 String Case: Hardshell case
Color
Black
Top Material
Spruce
Body Type
Non-Cutaway
Neck Wood
Mahogany
4 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Korena Special
false
Tier
platinum
Source Id
site51500000404687

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