1955 Gibson J-45

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1955 Gibson J-45

F.O.N. W2427-6. Older J-45's are getting harder and harder to come by,especially instruments of this quality. With its perfect top arch, lack ofcracks (except for the standard pickguard crack), minimal finish wear,comfortable action, and simply wonderful tone, this J-45 is a very specialinstrument. Scalloped bracing and a small maple bridge-plate give thisinstrument a huge voice, powerfull basses and very full and robust trebbles.Anybody would become a Gibson fan with one strum on this beauty. Aprofessional partial refret is almost undetectable, and a newer bone saddleadds to the sustain. Original nut, tuners, and pickguard; full heightbridge. Output jack hole in lower treble side, and a filled strap-buttonhole on the treble side adjacent to the heel. Great feeling neck, early50's shape. 1 11/16" nut, action is 5 to 7 64ths. Original brown Gibsonhard-shell case is included
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1955 Gibson J-45
  • 1955 Gibson J-45

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