1968 Gibson J-50-ADJ acoustic guitar, made in USA, ser. no. ...

Hammer

£2,000

1968 Gibson J-50-ADJ acoustic guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 5xxxx6; Back and sides: mahogany, large blemishes and scratches throughout, bubbling to lacquer on the treble side; Top: natural, filled holes from previously installed controls, small repaired hairline towards edge, lots of wear to the treble side of sound hole edge, lacquer checking and further blemishes; Fretboard: rosewood, groove wear to first position; Frets: minor wear, refret; Electrics: working, De Armond pickup fitted to the sound hole and wired through the treble side; Hardware: good; Case: TKL hard case; Weight: 2.25kg; Overall condition: fair
*The late great Lightning Hopkins was known for using a 1968 Gibson J-50, with a 5 pole De-Armond pickup. The vendor acquired this guitar to emulate the look and style of the blues great himself.
**Sold with CITES A10 certificate no. 595933/01