Rare, precious, and beautiful! Fewer than one made per month!
A true Monarch among guitars, the J-250 acoustic is one of the most dazzling instruments ever built by Gibson (or anybody else).
Rich 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. 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 Detailing
The delicate volute at the hand stop at the rear of the headstock is hand executed on equally matched bound ebony, It is veneered with the instrument's serial number displayed in the banners of the mother-of-pearl inlay.
The Quintessence of Quality
The extra fretboard ebony binding harkens back to the classiest guitars of the Jazz era of the thirties. The complete coverage of body joints with extra wide Paua shell, a three-piece back, and a new floral tortoise pickguard engraving are all done to surpass all fine guitars including the flagship model J-200.
Regal Presentation
Finely detailed appointments on this classy instrument: multi-ply body binding with abalone inlay, ebony moustache bridge with abalone inlays, and gold tuners all come together 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.
We could sell many more a year, but the selection criteria for materials and the extra time to build keep the J-250 Monarch's numbers low, making each instrument very special.
