How the Gibson J200 Changed the World ★ Acoustic Tuesday 226

Acoustic Tuesday | Guitar Routine Show

Tony Polecastro

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🗓️ 15 February 2022

⏱️ 32 minutes

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It's the king of the flattops, but could the Gibson J200 also be the king of the (guitar) world? Find out by tuning into this episode dedicated to the Gibson J200! The J200 has been used by incredible musicians throughout the decades. It's got a massive, iconic tone that has carved out its place in the guitar world and pop culture. It's an incredible guitar, which is why I decided to dedicate this episode to it! From the mysterious history of the Gibson J200 to the way it melded into pop culture around the world, I really cannot stress how much of an impact this guitar had. It's beautiful, stylish, and able to produce a monster tone for an acoustic guitar. One of biggest reason I love the Gibson J200 is that it's a blank slate. There are so many customizations for the guitar that it can truly be anything you want it to be. Subtle but stylish? Check. Dressed to the nines and flashy? Can do. In addition to talking about the Gibson J200, you'll have the chance to learn a new lick and get a roundup of the latest acoustic guitar news you can use! Featured in this episode… Tim Kill Custom Will McNicol Alexandr Misko Charlie Parr Martin Guitar Gibson TV

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0:00.0	The Gibson J200, King of the Flat Tops, one of the most striking guitars in existence.
0:07.0	On today's show, I'm going to share with you five reasons why the Gibson J200 has changed and continues to change the guitar world.
0:14.0	Hey, Tack family, welcome to episode 226 of The Acoustic Tuesday Show.
0:20.0	This show is designed to inject your guitar journey
0:23.0	with a weekly dose of fun, focus, progress, and inspiration. Have you ever wondered what
0:28.2	goes through my mind when I pick out a guitar to use on the show or while I teach a lesson?
0:33.5	Well, TAC family member Scott asked that very question, and today I have an answer for you.
0:38.3	Plus, you're going to see what awesome A minor guitar lick the TAC family is working on today,
0:43.3	and your weekly dose of acoustic news awaits, which includes a safari of wildlife inlay,
0:50.1	a priceless resonator guitar, and much, much more.
0:53.5	But first, the iconic world-altering Gibson J-200.
0:59.0	I hope you're comfy, because we're about to sink into five reasons why the Gibson
1:03.2	J-200 continues to be a driving force in the acoustic guitar world.
1:08.7	Reason number one, the J-200 is awesome, is because it's the biggest,
1:12.6	baddest box around. Yes, the Gibson J-200 is called the king of the flat tops, and that is for
1:19.4	good reason. It is indeed a jumbo guitar, a super jumbo guitar. Here are some factoid about the
1:26.6	Gibson J-200. Production of this model started in
1:30.0	1937 as Gibson's top-of-the-line flat-top guitar by request of Ray Whitley. More on that in just a
1:37.2	short moment. Initially, it was called the Super Jumbo. It became the Super Jumbo 200 in 1939. The SJJ 200 was named for its super large 16 and 7 eighths inch flat top body,
1:49.0	originally with a red spruce top and rosewood back and sides.
1:53.0	In 1947, it changed to maple back in sides.
1:56.0	In 1955, the name was officially changed to the J-200.
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