Gibson J-50 1942, Natural

$15,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Jumbo
Brand	Gibson
Model	J-50
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF8020-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1942
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Period correct replacements
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.99" - 1.06"
Scale Length	25"
Nut Width	1.74"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.12"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	N/A
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	neck reset, replaced bridge, replaced saddle, replaced bridge pins, ~6 back cracks repaired with 6 cleats, replacement oversized bridge plate with ~1/8" thickness, 2 top crack at bass of bridge with one cleat, footprint from previously installed tuners, period correct tuners installed.
1 9/16”	1.563”
1 5/8”	1.625”
1 11/16”	1.688”
1 3/4”	1.750”
1 7/8”	1.875”

Description

From 1942, this stunning Gibson J-50 boasts both exceptional looks and sound. Despite undergoing extensive repairs, it embodies everything that makes Gibson guitars from this era highly sought after and desirable. It produces a loud, clear, and deep sound with beautiful note separation, making it perfect for both flatpicking and strumming. To restore its vitality, the guitar has had the following repairs: a neck reset, replaced bridge, saddle, and bridge pins, approximately six back cracks repaired with six cleats, a replacement oversized bridge plate (~1/8" thick), two top cracks at the base of the bridge repaired with one cleat, traces of previously installed tuners, and period-correct tuners installed.This guitar has perfect action, providing smooth playability across the entire neck, and is ready to make music for years to come.

HSC included.