1942 Gibson J-35 and L-00, Opaque blond.

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1942 Gibson J-35 and L-00, Opaque blond.

These instruments, both built in 1942, and both featuring ultra-rare opaqueblond top finish are sold only as a pair. With less than a dozeninstruments featuring this top finish known to exist, these guitars areamong the rarest of Gibsons. Both are sold with original hard cases, arewell set-up, and in need of no repairs.

1942 Gibson J-35, Opaque blond, EXC-
Incredible tone. Lush, rich, loud, Warm, and punchy. One of the bestJ-35's we've heard. One well-repaired top crack at the center seam,non-original saddle and bridge-pins; otherwise 100% original. 2 scallopedtone-bars, mahogany neck with truss-rod, mahogany neck and tail blocks. Ithas had a neck-reset, and appears to have a replacement heel-cap; as well asa small (2") section of back binding near the heel. Well set-up and greatto play. A fine instrument.

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1942 Gibson J-35 and L-00, Opaque blond.
  • 1942 Gibson J-35 and L-00, Opaque blond.
  • 1942 Gibson J-35 and L-00, Opaque blond.

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