Description Product Description Acoustic Guitars - This Gibson J-50 is based on the classic 1960s edition with a '60s pickguard. The J-50 was released by Gibson in 1947 as the natural finished version based on Gibson's popular J-45 round shoulder. In the early years of the J-50, players like blues legend Lightnin' Hopkins loved his trademark J-50. The current offering of the J-50 is Gibson's commitment to their heritage of building guitars of great character, so much so, most of them are now "celebrities" like the artists that played them and/or are as well-known as the instrument icons of each era they have contributed their distinct sound to. Singer/songwriter legend Emmylou Harris grew up with a J-50 as her "first good guitar." Folk legend Gillian Welch is always performing with her trademark Gibson J-50. The J-50 is an icon in the acoustic guitar world, and the J-50 Modern Classic is no exception! Gibson J-50 Modern Classic Acoustic Guitar at a Glance:Modern classic, improvedQuality constructionRound shoulder styleModern Classic, improvedDelivering quality craftsmanship and classic style, Gibson guitars will always be in the best in the world. Yet, the same technological developments that constantly change and revolutionize the audio industry are also impacting the needs and wishes of modern musicians. Gibson knows this. With the release of the Modern Classic line, Gibson gives a nod to the modern guitarist: the guitarist who needs onboard electronics, cutaways to reach the uppermost frets, modified neck profiles, and setups that allow playability, no matter the style of playing. With these features in mind, Gibson redesigned the entire Modern Classics line to give us premium, handcrafted guitars that play easier, intonate better, sound great plugged in, and stay in tune even better than before. These guitars feature the latest advancements, including radiused, or rolled fingerboard edges, that give you a fast, comfortable feel. And, with string height lower at the nut, these guitars will also