2010 Gibson John Lennon 70th Anniversary J-160E “Imagine”
Maker
Gibson
(American, founded 1902)
Date2010
ClassificationsMusic
Description2010 Gibson J-160E 70th Anniversary John Lennon "Imagine" guitar, serial number 12550039, in Soft White "Imagine" finish. The guitar has all white finishes with an anniversary John Lennon Abalone headstock signature, 70th Anniversary MOP engraved 12th fret birthdate of Lennon, 1960s laminated Sitka Spruce top, historic Gibson ladder bracing pattern, mahogany back and sides, Jumbo 1960s frets, historic adjustable bridge, and Gibson authentic P-90 pickups. In a custom hardshell caseGibson released the John Lennon "Imagine" J-160E in 2010 to commemorate 70 years since Lennon's birth. Only 70 of these guitars were produced, in consultation with Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono. The all-white finish of the guitars was chosen by Ono "to reflect the sentiment of John's life and music during the recording of Imagine." Lennon's relationship to the Gibson J-160E model goes back to 1962. The Beatles were in their infancy, and with little money to afford a new guitar, Lennon co-signed for a coveted J-160E with the band's manager, Brian Epstein.
