100 Years in the Making: Getting to Know the Gibson Century Collection
Gibson has introduced its Century Collection to mark 100 years of its flat-top acoustic guitars. The three-model range pairs historic Gibson designs with 12-fret construction, which the article says offers a comfortable feel and a warm, resonant sound.
The collection includes the compact L-00, favoured by fingerstyle players; the J-45, described as a versatile “workhorse”; and the less common J-185 baby jumbo, noted for its focused rhythm sound. All three have Sitka spruce tops, mahogany backs and sides, right- and left-handed options, three finish choices and a tweed hardshell case with Art Deco details.
- Gibson marks a century of flat-top acoustics with three new models.
- The L-00, J-45 and J-185 all use 12-fret construction.
- Shared features include spruce and mahogany woods and three finishes.