It is indeed satisfying to bring back, to playing condition, a vintage piece that is damaged/hacked/unplayable. I've done my share! I am constantly looking for the next possibility, and over the last eight years, have watched prices on even basket cases climb, and then soar with the pandemic. One just has to keep scouring Reverb, eBay, Craig's List, etc, and hope for a score. Good luck!
A Gibson J-200, I'm guessing, will be pricey, even if needing significant repair or restoration.
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