What year was Gibson 1962 Reissue of J-160E?

[Aster1]

Hi Ya'll,

 

Didn't know if this was an acoustic or electric post so I did both as which is this guitar anyway? Really more electric use than acoustic for sure in my book.

 

Can anyone tell me about the years the runs made for the Gibson Reissue 1962 J-160E? The one that had the laminated top, and ladder braces like the original Yeh, I know they don't sound good unplugged, but I want it for a Beatles electric guitar and to sound like that. The new one just don't cut the mustard in sound to the old one. I've got plenty of acoustic gits that I can play unplugged. Also, any place to find one in excellent shape?

 

Thanks

 

Aster