Gibson Johnny Smith
Catalogue appearances

From the 1963 Gibson electric guitar and bass catalogue

This new artist's guitar offers the most perfect combination of acoustic response and electric amplification ever produced. An entirely new humbucking pickup and new method of mounting were designed to produce the purest tone amplification without restricting the acoustic response of the carved top

From the 1966 Gibson electric guitar and bass catalogue

A unique instrument to satisfy the most discriminating guitarist

From the 1970 electric acoustics catalogue

This Gibson Artist model offers the finest in acoustical response and electronic amplification. Humbucking pickups and electronic controls are specially mounted to produce pure tones without restricting acoustic response

From the 1975 Gibson custom order and electric acoustics catalogue

The J-S guitars powerful Humbucking pickup is mounted to the neck of the instrument. This allows the acoustical body to resonate freely for a rich, full-bodied sound

The minimalist 1978 electrics catalogue entitled Quality / Prestige / Innovation

This new artist's guitar offers the most perfect combination of acoustic response and electronic amplification ever produced. An entirely new humbucking pickup and new method of mounting were designed to produce tho purest tone amplification without restricting the acoustic response of the curved top

From the 1980 Gibson catalogue

From the 1983 Gibson catalogue

The Gibson Johnny Smith model is the namesake of one of the most extraordinary musicians of the 20th century. Slightly smaller than the L-5CES, the Johnny Smith (JS-D) utilzes a different system of bracing. The upper register of the neck is flush with the top and attaches to the soundboards interior bracing for optimum response and additional sustain. The top resonates freely. And the results are light action and sure response in a pure sounding guitar