1950 Gibson J-50

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1950 Gibson J-50

FON 4655-18. Wow! What a knockout of a guitar! It's gorgeous, AND itsounds great. Older J-50's are getting harder and harder to come by,especially instruments of this quality. With its perfect top arch, lack ofcracks, minimal finish wear, comfortable action, and simply wonderful tone,this J-50 is a very special instrument. Triple-bound natural-finishedspruce top, mahogany back and sides, Brazilian rosewood bridge andfingerboard. Scalloped bracing and a small maple bridge-plate give thisinstrument a huge voice with powerful basses. Anybody would become a Gibsonfan with one strum on this beauty. Original finish, nut and saddle, Klusontuners, small pickguard, and bridge pins; full height bridge, with newerbone saddle, replacement end pin. The back of the neck shows a veryprofessionally repaired crack (that looks much worse in the photo than inperson); it is tight and poses no future risk. The neck is that greatfeeling early 50's shape with a 1-11/16" nut. The action measures 5 to 764ths.
Older soft-shell case included
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1950 Gibson J-50
  • 1950 Gibson J-50
  • 1950 Gibson J-50
  • 1950 Gibson J-50
  • 1950 Gibson J-50
  • 1950 Gibson J-50
  • 1950 Gibson J-50
  • 1950 Gibson J-50
  • 1950 Gibson J-50
  • 1950 Gibson J-50

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