£1,200
1970s Gibson J-45 Deluxe acoustic guitar, made in USA; Back and sides: mahogany with shell binding, various dings and scratches, mild deterioration to binding; Top: sunburst finish spruce, minor marks and dings; Neck: mahogany, refinished, possible neck repair, new logo added to head face; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: mild wear; Hardware: replacement bridge pins, replacement Kluson style tuners; Case: period hard case; Overall condition: fair
The guitar is in reasonable condition for age. There are marks and dings to the body, but nothing major or structural. The binding is showing signs of some deterioration, but nothing major. The neck appears to have been repaired and the neck refinished, also with a later decal. The neck appears to be good otherwise and action is ok. Bridge pins are replacement. Some where to fretboard. See images for general condition guidance
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