jtdscape Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Billie Joe Armstrong J-180He can crank out the grind with the best of them, and his electric chops have helped to establish his band Green Day as the premier punk band of its generation. But Billie Joe Armstrong has proved his prowess at a more nuanced acoustic tune time and again. The acoustic guitar propelled Green Day’s international mega-hit “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” and was a cornerstone of the band’s epic 2004 release American Idiot. Through it all, Armstrong’s instrument of choice has been a Gibson. To honor his achievements, Gibson introduces the Billie Joe Armstrong J-180, crafted by the acclaimed luthiers of Bozeman, Montana, and now available in a first run that will be limited to 100 guitars for 2010. The instrument is styled after the J-180 “Jumbo,” a guitar designed as a scaled-down version of the big, rounded SJ-200 “Super Jumbo” (played by Elvis, Johnny Cash, and others). Legendary in its own right, the J-180 formed the basis for the distinctive Everly Brothers model of the ’60s, and remains one of Gibson’s most popular flat-tops. With its big 16”-wide body, the Billie Joe Armstrong J-180 can bang out the rhythm with gusto and fury – as countless country, blues, and rock and roll frontmen have discovered for five decades – but it’s also a sultry performer for mellower moments, purring with a tone that only premium solid tonewoods and uncompromising Gibson construction can achieve. And when you need to take it up on stage, a built-in Fishman VT pickup system makes it a snap, providing an easy plug-n-play solution through any amplification or PA rig, without impeding the guitar’s natural acoustic tone. Being the main squeeze of a guy who’s still a punk at heart, though, the Billie Joe Armstrong J-180 is dressed to impress, in a hand-sprayed Ebony nitrocellulose finish with custom double tortoiseshell J-180 pickguards, graduated mother-of-pearl star inlays on its Indian Rosewood fingerboard, and a black truss-rod cover with Billie Joe Armstrong signature. Whether you’re looking to drive the band through the home stretch, or accompany your solo singer/songwriter moments with deep, rich acoustic tone that’s classic Gibson, the Billie Joe Armstrong J-180 one to check out. But hurry – the 2010 first run of 100 instruments is certain to go fast. More information can be found on the Gibson website by clicking here.
dawn71 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I clicked on that link and the only picture was a tiny one I couldn't hardly see. and when i clicked more info i got a blank page. I couldn't even find out how much it cost. when i clicked the buy now button all i got was a server error page
GDM Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I saw this site the other night and they had specs and stuff on the top, but no picture of the actual guitar except for that small one. It was a bit annoying, the site.
Punk-tastic32 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I clicked on that link and the only picture was a tiny one I couldn't hardly see. and when i clicked more info i got a blank page. I couldn't even find out how much it cost. when i clicked the buy now button all i got was a server error page Same
dawn71 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 it must be my computer acting up because it wont show me shit
GDM Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 The part of the site that has the prices isn't working. This part has more specs. The cost is: $3,784 according to the front page. The site just doesn't seem to work properly, to me, it was really annoying. $3,800??? goodness Haha, that's the same thing I said. Besides, "what a crappy technical site this is." lol.
Sanity Loan Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Here is a decent pic of it: http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Blogs/Gibson-Acoustic-Blog/Files/Andrew-Baron-jpg.aspx?width=300&height=450
MCC Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 That is a sexy guitar! I want but HOLY FUCK that's alot of money.
GDM Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Here is a decent pic of it: http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Blogs/Gibson-Acoustic-Blog/Files/Andrew-Baron-jpg.aspx?width=300&height=450 Yea, I was going to tweet about the guitar, but instead, I tweeted about that guy. Billie Joe gave him that guitar at the end of the show in Camden, which I don't remember, because at Camden I was so dehydrated I had to leave before the final encore. Gibson wrote an article interview with him after Billie gave it to him.
Vespertine Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 haha I could never afford it. Fuck being poor.
Sanity Loan Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Yea, I was going to tweet about the guitar, but instead, I tweeted about that guy. Billie Joe gave him that guitar at the end of the show in Camden, which I don't remember, because at Camden I was so dehydrated I had to leave before the final encore. Gibson wrote an article interview with him after Billie gave it to him. Ohhh yeah that's right... I did hear about that. So maybe this isn't it exactly?
GDM Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Ohhh yeah that's right... I did hear about that. So maybe this isn't it exactly? It looks like the little pic on the front page of the guitar site. I really don't understand why they don't have a bigger picture of it. If you look at the article they have for Floyd, the picture is huge. And if you try and the "Submit Query" link with the little picture, nothing happens. Here's the Floyd piece, the pic is huge!
GDM Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 If only 100 are being sold this year, maybe that's why the Buy Now page doesn't work and it's already sold out?
Jimmy Strummer Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 ............... I almost cried. ANOTHER Billie Joe signature guitar that I can't afford?! STOP TORTURING ME, GIBSON!!! :cry: :cry: :cry:
Stormy Haze Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I wish I could play the guitar... But even if I did, I doubt I'd be able to afford these guitars
Vaso.Of.Suburbia Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I will rent my room to students who come to my town and when I'll make enough money i'll buy this guitar.. Hmm 3,784$? Fuck that, I'll buy an Epiphone one...
euphoric-pareidolias Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Awww that's my favourite guitar I want it sooo much. I got a Fender similar a few months ago
EvanAsFuck Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Such an awesome guitar... But god is that expensive!
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Aww I love that guitar. If only 100 are being sold this year, maybe that's why the Buy Now page doesn't work and it's already sold out? Hmm, I don't think a hundred $4000 guitars would sell out that quickly.
pasalaska Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 another thing to add to my 'when I win lotto' list. such a pretty guitar
XxRedundantCastaway86xX Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Holy shit I must have it . But that's a lot of fucking money so I have know idea how I would get it haha
rfgz Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 sorry for pushing that kind of old thing back to top but until 5 minutes ago I watched a German TV show (Green Day was on there too with WMUWSE back in 2005) and James Blunt performed one of his songs. If I'm not too dumb I think he used this guitar which I found a bit weird but also I shouted at my sister that this is the BJA Signature Gibson
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