1963 Gibson F-25

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1963 Gibson F-25

Serial # 367591. In response to the folk revival of the late 1950's and early 1960's the big American guitar companies all introduced "Folk" guitars ineffort to capitalize on the demand for small-bodied gut and silk-and-steel strung instruments. The F-25 was Gibson's offering, and was designed to be usedwith either ball end gut (nylon) strings or steels. The neck is 2" wide at the nut and features a flat fingerboard, much like a classical guitar or turn ofthe century parlor. The body is that of a B-25N (or LG-3), with an X-braced spruce top and mahogany back and sides, and the dual white pick-guards are factoryoriginal. The guitar sounds like an LG-3, with big mids, lots of volume, and punchy treble and bass notes. It is a great instrument for fingerstylecountry blues for those of us who prefer the feel of a wide neck and the finger room it affords. Those of you who were reared on a classical guitar will alsofeel right at home on this guitar. It is completely original, with the exception of a compensated bone saddle, and in remarkably fine condition with nocracks or issues. The set up is comfortable and low, and the guitar is strung with standard light gauge strings. It is sold with its original Gibsonsoft-shell case.
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1963 Gibson F-25
  • 1963 Gibson F-25
  • 1963 Gibson F-25
  • 1963 Gibson F-25
  • 1963 Gibson F-25
  • 1963 Gibson F-25
  • 1963 Gibson F-25
  • 1963 Gibson F-25
  • 1963 Gibson F-25

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