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1964 Gibson B-25N Natural Vintage Acoustic Guitar X Braced w/ Case B25 LG3 LG2
Estimated price for orientation: 1 799 $
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Description Brand: Gibson Exact Year: 1964 Model: B-25N MPN: Does Not Apply Dexterity: Right-Handed Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Soundboard Style: Flat Top String Configuration: 6 String UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1964 Gibson B-25N in exceptional condition. Easily the cleanest B-25N we've ever had in the shop, this guitar is 100% original aside from a modern replacement tortoise pickguard. The successor of the LG-3 (and by association the same size but lesser priced LG-2), the B-25N features a slope shoulder 14 1/4" body with X braced construction and all solid woods. Short of purchasing a J-45 and heading into upscale dreadnought territory, the B-25N was the highest grade Gibson money could buy in '64, and the solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and one-piece mahogany neck add up to a guitar that is very resonant, soulful, and easy to play. The tone is wooly and smooth, with focused bass response and plenty of top end cut. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this B-25N is strung with fresh 12-53 phosphor bronze strings and sounds great!The neck has a comfortable medium C profile, with a full 1 11/16" nut width only seen on the pre-1965 B-25 models. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard sports pearl dot inlays and the stock frets retain their full, original height. As you'd expect, the frets are of the fairly wide/flat variety Gibson favored, and the frets currently show only light, uniform wear in the first position, with no notable wear up the neck and plenty of height and life left with well rounded crowns. On the headstock, the silkscreen "Gibson" logo is very clean and the original single line Kluson Deluxe tuning machines are intact with their original white buttons that still turn smoothly.On the body, the spruce top has consistent, tight grain, with the original plastic bridge base and adjustable saddle, which has plenty of height for future adjustment if desired. The bridge sits flush with the top, and the solid, X braced spruce top sits quite flat with virtually no pull behind the bridge.This B-25N is extremely clean and well kept cosmetically, with a 100% original nitro lacquer finish that shows no touchup or overspray of any kind. The original finish is glossy and in impeccable shape, with only a couple extremely light scratches on the bass side of the top, and a rich, unfaded shade of cherry on the back and sides. There is moderate lacquer checking across the entire body, and a few tiny dings on the back and on the top edges of the headstock. Otherwise, there's really no other wear to report, and it's incredible how well preserved this guitar is, given it's over 50 years old.The original faux alligator chipboard case is included. This case has its original handle and working latches. Some of the stitching is loose around the lid, but this case still otherwise works well and is a great, original tote for this B25N.Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Brand: | Gibson | Exact Year: | 1964 |
| Model: | B-25N | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Soundboard Style: | Flat Top | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1964 Gibson B-25N in exceptional condition. Easily the cleanest B-25N we've ever had in the shop, this guitar is 100% original aside from a modern replacement tortoise pickguard. The successor of the LG-3 (and by association the same size but lesser priced LG-2), the B-25N features a slope shoulder 14 1/4" body with X braced construction and all solid woods. Short of purchasing a J-45 and heading into upscale dreadnought territory, the B-25N was the highest grade Gibson money could buy in '64, and the solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and one-piece mahogany neck add up to a guitar that is very resonant, soulful, and easy to play. The tone is wooly and smooth, with focused bass response and plenty of top end cut. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this B-25N is strung with fresh 12-53 phosphor bronze strings and sounds great!The neck has a comfortable medium C profile, with a full 1 11/16" nut width only seen on the pre-1965 B-25 models. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard sports pearl dot inlays and the stock frets retain their full, original height. As you'd expect, the frets are of the fairly wide/flat variety Gibson favored, and the frets currently show only light, uniform wear in the first position, with no notable wear up the neck and plenty of height and life left with well rounded crowns. On the headstock, the silkscreen "Gibson" logo is very clean and the original single line Kluson Deluxe tuning machines are intact with their original white buttons that still turn smoothly.On the body, the spruce top has consistent, tight grain, with the original plastic bridge base and adjustable saddle, which has plenty of height for future adjustment if desired. The bridge sits flush with the top, and the solid, X braced spruce top sits quite flat with virtually no pull behind the bridge.This B-25N is extremely clean and well kept cosmetically, with a 100% original nitro lacquer finish that shows no touchup or overspray of any kind. The original finish is glossy and in impeccable shape, with only a couple extremely light scratches on the bass side of the top, and a rich, unfaded shade of cherry on the back and sides. There is moderate lacquer checking across the entire body, and a few tiny dings on the back and on the top edges of the headstock. Otherwise, there's really no other wear to report, and it's incredible how well preserved this guitar is, given it's over 50 years old.The original faux alligator chipboard case is included. This case has its original handle and working latches. Some of the stitching is loose around the lid, but this case still otherwise works well and is a great, original tote for this B25N.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!