1954 Gibson J-45

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1954 Gibson J-45

FON. X9053-34. Everyone loves small-guard J-45s - there's just something about these gorgeous instruments that makes us want to pick up the guitar and play. Is it the smokey sunburst finish, the single-ring sound-hole rosette, or the small upper-belly rosewood bridge? Or is it in the finer details - the small frets and petite headstock, the color of the Kluson buttons, or the way the screws holding the tuners and truss-rod cover on are kind of flat on the top? Perhaps it's because we all know, with just one look, that it is a guitar that's going to sound and feel great. Before 1955 Gibson scalloped the braces in their J-45s, giving them the woody openness they're famous for. Also, the necks from this era are popularly considered to be the most comfortable necks Gibson ever put on their acoustics. The whole package is simply awesome; and anyone who's spent time with an early 50's Gibson knows it.
This guitar is in excellent and original condition. With the exception of two very small and very tightly repaired back cracks the instrument is crack free. There are no changed parts, no funny repairs, and no signs of abuse. The original frets show some wear but are still playable, and there are two patches of pickwear on the top - one by the pickguard, and another by the bass side of the fingerboard that has been carefully tinted dark to match the finish. Unlike most Gibsons this guitar came to us with no loose or cracked braces and nothing to adjust except a couple of nut slots. It is a "collector quality" instrument, with tone to match - so if your collection is just this one guitar, you'll have done well; this guitar is a songwriter's dream.
Sold with a newer deluxe TKL hard case
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1954 Gibson J-45
  • 1954 Gibson J-45
  • 1954 Gibson J-45
  • 1954 Gibson J-45
  • 1954 Gibson J-45
  • 1954 Gibson J-45
  • 1954 Gibson J-45
  • 1954 Gibson J-45
  • 1954 Gibson J-45

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