Gibson J-45 1951, Sunburst

$8,950.00

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Specs


Instrument	Jumbo
Brand	Gibson
Model	J-45
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GF9847-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1951
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Replacement Tuners
Radius	12"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.928" - 0.963"
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.703"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.132"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Modern Gibson hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	Replacement tuners (original tuners included in case), replacement nut, refret, added strap button, patch on treble side shoulder, bridge reglue, new saddle, reglued brace, reinforcement in soundhole to repair small crack next to pickguard, neck reset with heel overspray, sides oversprayed and some touch up, top was buffed

Description

This 1951 Gibson J-45 has all the character and tonal depth you’d hope for in an early post-war slope-shoulder dreadnought. It’s seen its share of honest work over the years, including a refret, replacement nut, new saddle, and a reglue of both the bridge and an internal brace. A small patch (roughly 1.5") on the treble-side shoulder, overspray on the heel and sides, reinforcement in the soundhole, and an added strap button speak to its life as a working instrument. The tuners have been replaced for stability, though the originals are included in the case. With its dry, warm low end and that unmistakable Gibson voice, this J-45 is an excellent choice for the discerning player.

Includes modern Gibson hard shell case.

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