Gibson J-50 1973, Natural

A great example of the short-lived square-shouldered J-50, this 1973 model has a unique voice all its own! The J-50 was essentially the natural finish version of the sunburst J-45. Both are mahogany/spruce dreads, typically slope-shouldered, though for a brief period in the late 60s/early 70s Gibson produced square-shouldered ones like this. With a wonderfully focused, punchy voice that borders on jangly (in a good way!), it has all the versatility these guitars are loved for. The short scale and slim C neck are great for fingerpickers, but for flatpickers, this one will cut right through the mix with its mids-focused tone.

The repairs and mods list includes swapped tuners, a bridge reglue, and new saddle. The back and back of neck have been oversprayed. At one point there was water damage on bottom, which has caused some cracking/chipping in the finish on the tail and lower bout back, but everything now appears stable. The current set-up is excellent and it's a ton of fun to play!