Ej 160e Appraisal

Epiphone John Lennon EJ-160E Acoustic-Electric Guitar

This is a signature series acoustic-electric guitar produced by Epiphone, styled after the iconic Gibson J-160E used by John Lennon throughout his career with the Beatles. The instrument features a classic round-shoulder dreadnought body shape with a vintage sunburst finish on the soundboard. Notable physical characteristics include a mahogany or select spruce top (likely laminate given the model tier), mahogany back and sides, and a multi-ply white/black binding surrounding the body. A distinguishing feature is the gold John Lennon signature facsimile on the upper left bout of the body and his engraved signature on the 10th fret. The guitar is equipped with a P-100 stacked humbucking pickup positioned just below the neck, with top-mounted gold 'top-hat' volume and tone control knobs. The rosewood fretboard is adorned with trapezoid pearloid inlays. The condition appears fair to good with visible dust and surface smudges across the dark finish. There is an aftermarket QR code sticker applied to the pickguard which may leave residue upon removal. The instrument exhibits standard aging typical of a modern production model from the early to mid-2000s, including light pick scratches on the guard and oxidation on some metal components. The internal label identifies the Epiphone brand, confirming its manufacture as a more affordable, high-quality alternative to the proprietary Gibson models.