{"product_id":"1951-gibson-sj-5568","title":"1951 Gibson SJ","description":"Among the most iconic of Gibson’s flat top models, the Southern Jumbo - or SJ - was introduced as an upscale version of the J-45 and was marketed to guitar buyers in the south (hence the branding). With 7-layer top binding, a multi-ring rosette, split parallelogram inlays in it bound fretboard and individual Kluson tuners, the SJ retailed for about $30 more than a J-45 in the early 1950s – about a 25% premium. Today, the SJ remains prized for its classic Gibson good looks, and many players feel that with the wider top binding on these guitars it has a positive effect on tone, as it can affect how the top moves under string attack. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThis example remains crack free and has just been through our shop for a neck reset (its second), new frets, and a number of reglued brace ends. It is otherwise original throughout, including its finish, tuners, nut, and bridge pins. The saddle was made and installed in our shop. The bridge was reglued in the guitar’s past and there is minor finish damage alongside its footprint. Thankfully, the bridge was not modified, and its original lacquer finish remains intact. Along with the usual assortment of dings, dents, scratches, and light playwear most 75 year old guitars will show, this SJ has a largely invisible touchup on the bottom of the neck heel and minor finish damage around the fretboard extension from its first reset, and minor chips to the headstock paint behind the nut. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe neck has Gibson’s classic 50’s round carve and a 1st fret thickness of .905”. 1-11\/16” nutwidth, 24.75” scale, 2-1\/8” string spread at the saddle. The action is presently set at 5-6 64ths with 12-53 strings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nWith classic Gibson mid-range and thump, this guitar is a fabulous strummer and well suited to vocal accompaniment. With fresh strings it offers a little extra brightness that helps lead lines or melodic bass runs cut, and with old strings it’s warm and dark with lots of character and vibe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nSitka Spruce top with Scalloped braces, mahogany back and sides, rosewood fretboard and bridge. Gibson paint logo on the headstock (the pearl inlays show up late in 1954). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nWith modern hardshell case.","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53894001426798,"sku":"210000008639","price":9495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/177757917650111951_Gibson_SJ-0426-2Main.jpg?v=1790972703","url":"https:\/\/folkwaymusic.com\/products\/1951-gibson-sj-5568","provider":"Folkway Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}