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1957 Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar SUNBURST FINISH vintage spruce mahogany rare
Estimated price for orientation: 4 299 $
Category: Acoustic Guitars
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: gibson String Configuration: 6 String Model: j-45 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model Year: 1957
This wonderful old J-45 came to us directly from the son of its original owner. She has newer tuner tips, there are a couple of minor crack repairs to the guitar's top, and there are some dings and scratches, and a good bit of finish checking - which looks amazing. One bridge pin does not quite match the other five, but all are old. This J45 has its original bridge, which looks as though it was reset at one time - and she is solidly set now. There is some pick wear at the bottom of the soundhole, as you can see in the photos. Frets are the thin vintage type, not sure if they are orignal - but they are correct. Some wear to the rosewood fretboard in the 'cowboy chord' area. Finally - for a guitar that is nearly 60 years old - she is quite clean. The action is good from the nut to approx the 7th fret, then the action is high. Because this guitar was a One Owner, we elected to not have a neck reset. The next owner of this J45 may choose to have a pro neck reset to improve action. As a one owner, we wanted to leave it as is. Neck carve is round and full - and the tone is warm but with a nice brightness - and has a nice intimate pop to it, which can only come from years and old, old wood. This is a really nice old J45 for both the collector and the player. We have many many more photos - please just ask - and feel free to call 859-261-5500 for an in hand description. <p> ***TERMS OF SALE (please read before bidding) **ALL SALES ARE FINAL!! ITEMSARE SOLD "AS IS". THESE ARE USED ITEMS YOU ARE BIDDING ON. WE DESCRIBE THEM TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITIES! When possible, items are tested out before shipment. Remember, if you "Buy it Now" or Win on an Auction, you are entering into a legal and binding contract with the seller, meaning you understand the terms mentioned here. If there is a problem, please bring it to our attention first. BUYER PAYS ALL SHIPPING (and yes, we will ship overseas). We ONLY use U.P.S for US shipping and UPS or USPS for international shipping. Payment method: Paypal (unless stated otherwise). Please ask all questions before bidding or buying - when inquiring for shipping quote, PLEASE INCLUDE COUNTRY, CITY and ZIP CODE. OH & KY residents or "in store pickups" must pay sales tax. ** For more details, contact our store in Cincinnati, OH (513) 281-4900 or our Kentucky store at (859)261-5500. Our hours for answering emails and phone calls are from Mon-Sat., 11am to 7pm (E.S.T). Item(s) are for sale, auctions and listings may end early. Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | gibson |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Model: | j-45 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Model Year: | 1957 |
This wonderful old J-45 came to us directly from the son of its original owner. She has newer tuner tips, there are a couple of minor crack repairs to the guitar's top, and there are some dings and scratches, and a good bit of finish checking - which looks amazing. One bridge pin does not quite match the other five, but all are old. This J45 has its original bridge, which looks as though it was reset at one time - and she is solidly set now. There is some pick wear at the bottom of the soundhole, as you can see in the photos. Frets are the thin vintage type, not sure if they are orignal - but they are correct. Some wear to the rosewood fretboard in the 'cowboy chord' area. Finally - for a guitar that is nearly 60 years old - she is quite clean. The action is good from the nut to approx the 7th fret, then the action is high. Because this guitar was a One Owner, we elected to not have a neck reset. The next owner of this J45 may choose to have a pro neck reset to improve action. As a one owner, we wanted to leave it as is. Neck carve is round and full - and the tone is warm but with a nice brightness - and has a nice intimate pop to it, which can only come from years and old, old wood. This is a really nice old J45 for both the collector and the player. We have many many more photos - please just ask - and feel free to call 859-261-5500 for an in hand description. <p>
***TERMS OF SALE (please read before bidding) **ALL SALES ARE FINAL!! ITEMSARE SOLD "AS IS". THESE ARE USED ITEMS YOU ARE BIDDING ON. WE DESCRIBE THEM TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITIES! When possible, items are tested out before shipment. Remember, if you "Buy it Now" or Win on an Auction, you are entering into a legal and binding contract with the seller, meaning you understand the terms mentioned here. If there is a problem, please bring it to our attention first. BUYER PAYS ALL SHIPPING (and yes, we will ship overseas). We ONLY use U.P.S for US shipping and UPS or USPS for international shipping. Payment method: Paypal (unless stated otherwise). Please ask all questions before bidding or buying - when inquiring for shipping quote, PLEASE INCLUDE COUNTRY, CITY and ZIP CODE. OH & KY residents or "in store pickups" must pay sales tax. ** For more details, contact our store in Cincinnati, OH (513) 281-4900 or our Kentucky store at (859)261-5500. Our hours for answering emails and phone calls are from Mon-Sat., 11am to 7pm (E.S.T). Item(s) are for sale, auctions and listings may end early. Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.