1965 Gibson J-50

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1965 Gibson J-50

A completely original one-owner mid-1960’s Gibson J-50 that’s in incredible condition. It’s a particularly good sounding adjustable bridge model that has a wonderful low-end and plenty of that lo-fi thump that these guitars are famous for. An incredible strummer, and perfect songwriting companion.

Neck reset and refret by our shop, crack free but for the typical crack at the fretboard-pickguard margin, which has been properly repaired in our shop. A few back brace ends were cleanly reglued here too. The guitar is set up with 12-53 strings and standard 5-6 action.

There is a little bit of case-wear on the side of the treble upper bout, and a minor chip on the right side upper corner of the headstock. Apart from craze lines in the original lacquer there are no other significantly worn areas in the finish; it’s a very clean guitar.

1-9/16” nut width, 24.75” scale, Neck is .8” thick at the first fret, and .92” thick at the 9th.

With period chipboard case
1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50
  • 1965 Gibson J-50

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