1959 Gibson J-45

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1959 Gibson J-45

A crack-free and totally gorgeous 1959 Gibson J-45. It’s an amazing strummer and does that ‘thing’ that the early adjustable bridge Gibsons are famous for. It’s rich and fairly dark but has a hint of sparkle up top, and it’s dynamic and touch sensitive. A great choice for songwriting, vocal back-up, mellow fingerstyle, and just about anything that’s not bluegrass.

The guitar is in great shape and shows much less playwear than most. There are no cracks, and repairwork is minimal. We’ve replaced the original ceramic saddle, which was cracked, reglued a brace end, replaced the first 3 frets, and set it up with comfortably low action. The bridge was likely reglued in years past and the work was well done. It’s otherwise straight, clean, and original. In 1959 the J-45 was still built with a small maple bridgeplate and 50’s shaped bridge.

The neck has a classic 1950s Gibson carve, with a round profile, 1-11/16 nut width, and a first fret depth of .854”. Neck depth at the 9th fret tapers up to .983”, and the string spread at the saddle is 2-1/8”.

With original chipboard case
1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45
  • 1959 Gibson J-45

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