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Gibson J-250 Monarch Acoustic Guitar  

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Private Reserve – Call Our Experts: 866-926-1923 Gibson J-250 Monarch Acoustic Guitar  
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    $25,771.00
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Rare, precious, and beautiful! Fewer than one made per month!

The Gibson J-250 Acoustic is one of the most dazzling guitars ever built by Gibson—or anybody else.


Rich Gibson Heritage
The artisans at Gibson took the iconic crown inlays of the J-200 fretboard and headstock and made them even more regal and realistic looking to represent the class and rich heritage of the Monarch guitar. Both have extremely intricate inlay patterns that are executed with incredible precision containing multiple inlays within inlays of mother-of-pearl and Paua abolone.


Hand-crafted Monarch Detailing
The delicate volute at the hand stop at the rear of the headstock is hand executed on equally matched bound ebony. The J-250 Monarch is veneered with the guitar's serial number displayed in the banners of the mother-of-pearl inlay.


The Quintessence of Gibson Quality
The extra fretboard ebony binding harkens back to the classiest guitars of the jazz era of the '30s. The complete coverage of body joints with extra wide paua shell, a 3-piece back, and a new floral tortoise pickguard engraving are all done to surpass all fine guitars including the flagship Gibson model J-200.


Regal Gibson Presentation
Finely detailed appointments on the classy Monarch guitar: multi-ply body binding with abalone inlay, ebony moustache bridge with abalone inlays, genuine diamond gem "I" Gibson logo setting, and gold tuners all come together under a lacquer finish to unfold in a regal visual presentation. Sublimely sophisticated tone emanates from the guitar's solid select Sitka spruce top and Madagascar rosewood back and sides. The Eastern Curly Maple neck provides additional warm resonance.


As a 1-time edition of 6, the Gibson Monarch guitar also includes a 20th anniversary Monarch label, 20th anniversary certificate of authenticity to ensure its rarity and notoriety.


Gibson could sell many more a year, but the selection criteria for materials and the extra time to build keep the J-250 Monarch acoustic's numbers low, making each guitar very special.

Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.

Features

  • Super Jumbo body style
  • Solid Sitka spruce top
  • Madagascar rosewood back and sides
  • Eastern Curly Maple neck
  • Bound ebony fingerboard
  • Multi-ply body binding with abalone inlay
  • Mother-Of-Pearl 20th anniversary headstock scroll inlay
  • Genuine diamond gem "I" Gibson logo setting
  • 20th Anniversary Monarch label
  • 20th anniversary Certificate of Authenticity
  • One-time edition of 6
  • Color floral-pattern engraved pickguard
  • Lacquer finish
  • Moustache bridge
  • Monarch crown inlays
  • with abalone inlays
  • Gold engraved tuners
  • Multi-bound ebony headstock veneer
  • 25-1/2" scale

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Based on specs...

| Review By: Jerry-DAHBe | 1 year, 3 months ago

4 people out of 22 found this review helpful

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Based on the specs and photos, this guitar has a lot going for it as a museum piece.  It has gawdy, but intricate inlays, nice Madagascar Rosewood, and an apparently very high degree of finish to make it appear beautiful and worthy of its high price.  However, it doesn't have an Adirondack, Italian Spruce, or Engleman top, a very curious thing considering its price.  Perhaps this is due to the huge size of the soundboard. Sitka is very good, and strong, but is not as melodic as Italian/Alpine or Engleman spruce nor as desirable as Adirondack Red Spruce.  At $20K for the discounted price, this seems a most peculiar omission in manufacturer's specifications.  I'd like to see this guitar in person, just to admire it, but only a fool or a very well-to-do collector would actually purchase it.  Still, it is nice to see that Gibson allows its craftsmen to make a few of these; I'm sure they enjoy building them.  Of course, if they change the top to Italian or possibly Engleman spruce, get rid of the unnecessary inlays, and drop the price to about $4500, they could sell many, many of these and actually have a great sounding guitar at a more affordable, yet still somewhat exclusive, price. I would probably enjoy owning one of these, but I know it could be better, and for the money, it is not a great value...Yet!  In 50 years this guitar may be worth five times it's current price, but it's simply too expensive Today.
Do you own the product?:
No
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No
Musical Experience:
Longtime player of 50+ years
Style of music you play:
Eclectic
Where you live:
Waldorf, MD

Did you find this review helpful? yes no807452

good knock around...

| Review By: Anonymous User | 1 year, 3 months ago

20 people out of 82 found this review helpful

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I bought this guitar just to have a "knock around", One that I don't care if it gets beaten up. I use the hard case that came with it for my Rogue and leave this one on the stand. I let my six year old cousin play with this one. So if you are looking for a guitar that's over priced and a good "knock around" guitar then this is for you!
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
In a band
Style of music you play:
Rock, Punk rock
Where you live:
unspecified

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1033116

great guitar

| Review By: Anonymous User | 1 year, 10 months ago

9 people out of 22 found this review helpful

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My dad gave me this guitar for my wedding day and It is the most beautiful guitar ever. I do believe it is way to much money but this guitar is a guitar that you could pass down to your children or who ever, and you can say the this guitar is the best of the best
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Active Musician
Style of music you play:
everything
Where you live:
unspecified

Did you find this review helpful? yes no872847

HOW much, again?

| Review By: The Quiet Protest. | 2 years, 10 months ago

5 people out of 13 found this review helpful

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There's no doubt in my mind that this is a top notch guitar. I've played it myself. It's loud enough, and has a very nice tone to it, and it feels very sturdy. But just ONEE thing. $20,000? Who would blow that much on a guitar? You could by a used car for that much! It better be the BEST thing I've EVER held in my hand for that much, and I'm telling you, in my honest opinion, if you're going to buy a Gibson Jumbo acoustic, go for at LEAST one of the cheaper models. It's just not worth it. All Gibson guitars are WAY too expensive these days.
Do you own the product?:
No
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Hobbyist, mostly.
Style of music you play:
Rock, Blues, Metal, Alternative.
Where you live:
Madison Mississippi.

Did you find this review helpful? yes no928427

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