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Gibson J-35 Trojan 1936 1937
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Category: Gibson J35 Acous
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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 Body Type: Dreadnought Model: J-35
Please read all and check out the pics.For Sale: Late 1936 / Early 1937 Gibson J-35 / Trojan. This guitar is a cannon! Great sound. It plays well, the action is nice, it’s not super low but not at all difficult to play. The fingerboard has been filled and planed and it’s had a complete refret and set up. It’s been totally looked over by a trusted luthier. No cracks or separation. Truss rod is fine. Bridge and tone bars are secure. Tuners are original. Original bone nut and string pins. I believe the strap pin is original but not certain and the saddle may also be original but again, I’m not certain. Although it has tons of MOJO, there are some obvious cosmetic issues with the guitar. First, the original finish was stripped – a very, very long time ago. It’s not covered with varnish or poly or lacquer; I don’t know that it’s covered with anything except years of playing. 2nd is that some genius put a hole in the head stock – it does however create a nice airflow when rocking. There’s also a hole on the lower side where a input jack must have been installed. There is other various wear marks, pick marks, one ding in the top. Structurally, there is a slight bump behind the bridge on the bass side. It’s also obviously missing the pickguard and truss rod cover. The FON is too faded to read but the batch number says “21” in red ink.Non-original, older Guild (?) hard case. Additional Info: J-35/ Trojan Specs:
No back binding
French heel
V neck
3 tone bars, non-scalloped
Sound hole: 4"
Body depth at neck: 4 1/8"
Body depth at end pin: 4 1/2"
String spacing at bridge: 7/16"
No FON that I can see From Willi Henkes of the J-35 Registry and Blazer & Henkes Guitars: The guitar has what we call Trojan features. The sides are “non-tapered“ even if there’s a slight taper. They might differ slightly to some later transition models but are clearly different to the regular tapered sides of a later J-35 made from spring 1937 on. Also the sound hole is small. The combination of V-heal and no back binding alone lead to the Trojan. These Kluson tuners mostly were seen on J-35s – Trojans usually had the “open back“ Grover tuners. This is the only detail that might lead to a later meaning Dec 1936 to Jan 1937 transitional J-35. Considering the Kluson tuners I would say your guitar probably is a Trojan but listed in the ledgers as J-35 because it has later tuners what leads to the assumption it was completed after Nov. 1936 and must have been listed insofar as J-35. Now it is up to you call it Trojan or early J-35. The correct termination of your guitar then is: early J-35 made very late 1936 to early 1937 with regular Trojan features. If it sounds better to you may call it late 1936 Trojan since it looks like a Trojan.I would love a local pickup and would be willing to drive a bit outside the Pittsburgh area but shipping is fine too and it will be packed well and insured and shipped via Fedex.
I'm selling this as a vintage guitar that is described as accurately as I can, I'm not a professional luthier or guitar dealer, and for that reason I'm selling the guitar as is - in playing condition and structurally sound. Please, Please, Please ask me questions before you buy, if you have them.
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 |
| Body Type: | Dreadnought | Model: | J-35 |
Please read all and check out the pics.For Sale: Late 1936 / Early 1937 Gibson J-35 / Trojan. This guitar is a cannon! Great sound. It plays well, the action is nice, it’s not super low but not at all difficult to play. The fingerboard has been filled and planed and it’s had a complete refret and set up. It’s been totally looked over by a trusted luthier. No cracks or separation. Truss rod is fine. Bridge and tone bars are secure. Tuners are original. Original bone nut and string pins. I believe the strap pin is original but not certain and the saddle may also be original but again, I’m not certain. Although it has tons of MOJO, there are some obvious cosmetic issues with the guitar. First, the original finish was stripped – a very, very long time ago. It’s not covered with varnish or poly or lacquer; I don’t know that it’s covered with anything except years of playing. 2nd is that some genius put a hole in the head stock – it does however create a nice airflow when rocking. There’s also a hole on the lower side where a input jack must have been installed. There is other various wear marks, pick marks, one ding in the top. Structurally, there is a slight bump behind the bridge on the bass side. It’s also obviously missing the pickguard and truss rod cover. The FON is too faded to read but the batch number says “21” in red ink.Non-original, older Guild (?) hard case. Additional Info: J-35/ Trojan Specs:
No back binding
French heel
V neck
3 tone bars, non-scalloped
Sound hole: 4"
Body depth at neck: 4 1/8"
Body depth at end pin: 4 1/2"
String spacing at bridge: 7/16"
No FON that I can see From Willi Henkes of the J-35 Registry and Blazer & Henkes Guitars: The guitar has what we call Trojan features. The sides are “non-tapered“ even if there’s a slight taper. They might differ slightly to some later transition models but are clearly different to the regular tapered sides of a later J-35 made from spring 1937 on. Also the sound hole is small. The combination of V-heal and no back binding alone lead to the Trojan. These Kluson tuners mostly were seen on J-35s – Trojans usually had the “open back“ Grover tuners. This is the only detail that might lead to a later meaning Dec 1936 to Jan 1937 transitional J-35. Considering the Kluson tuners I would say your guitar probably is a Trojan but listed in the ledgers as J-35 because it has later tuners what leads to the assumption it was completed after Nov. 1936 and must have been listed insofar as J-35. Now it is up to you call it Trojan or early J-35. The correct termination of your guitar then is: early J-35 made very late 1936 to early 1937 with regular Trojan features. If it sounds better to you may call it late 1936 Trojan since it looks like a Trojan.I would love a local pickup and would be willing to drive a bit outside the Pittsburgh area but shipping is fine too and it will be packed well and insured and shipped via Fedex.
I'm selling this as a vintage guitar that is described as accurately as I can, I'm not a professional luthier or guitar dealer, and for that reason I'm selling the guitar as is - in playing condition and structurally sound. Please, Please, Please ask me questions before you buy, if you have them.
No back binding
French heel
V neck
3 tone bars, non-scalloped
Sound hole: 4"
Body depth at neck: 4 1/8"
Body depth at end pin: 4 1/2"
String spacing at bridge: 7/16"
No FON that I can see From Willi Henkes of the J-35 Registry and Blazer & Henkes Guitars: The guitar has what we call Trojan features. The sides are “non-tapered“ even if there’s a slight taper. They might differ slightly to some later transition models but are clearly different to the regular tapered sides of a later J-35 made from spring 1937 on. Also the sound hole is small. The combination of V-heal and no back binding alone lead to the Trojan. These Kluson tuners mostly were seen on J-35s – Trojans usually had the “open back“ Grover tuners. This is the only detail that might lead to a later meaning Dec 1936 to Jan 1937 transitional J-35. Considering the Kluson tuners I would say your guitar probably is a Trojan but listed in the ledgers as J-35 because it has later tuners what leads to the assumption it was completed after Nov. 1936 and must have been listed insofar as J-35. Now it is up to you call it Trojan or early J-35. The correct termination of your guitar then is: early J-35 made very late 1936 to early 1937 with regular Trojan features. If it sounds better to you may call it late 1936 Trojan since it looks like a Trojan.I would love a local pickup and would be willing to drive a bit outside the Pittsburgh area but shipping is fine too and it will be packed well and insured and shipped via Fedex.
I'm selling this as a vintage guitar that is described as accurately as I can, I'm not a professional luthier or guitar dealer, and for that reason I'm selling the guitar as is - in playing condition and structurally sound. Please, Please, Please ask me questions before you buy, if you have them.