1965 Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 2xxx...

Hammer

£2,600

1965 Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 2xxxx4; Back and sides: mahogany, dings, scratches and buckle rash but generally good for age; Top: natural spruce, lacquer checking and dings; Neck: mahogany, blemishes and dings but generally good; Fretboard: rosewood, groove wear to first position and minor wear throughout; Frets: good, refret; Hardware: replacement Schaller tuners; Case: later hard case; Weight: 2.14kg; Overall condition: good for age

*Sold with CITES A10 certificate. 621212/01

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The guitar is structurally sound. There is very minor depression to the top between the soundhole and bridge, but this is not affecting the structure of playability.

the body has a very unusual black stinger around the end strap button. We can only assume this is to cover work that may have happened to reset the two piece sides. However we cannot be certain.


The body lacquer is very shiny and may indicate an overspray. But this is not obvious and there are no sings of wear underneath any current lacquer. The checking is consistent with age also.

The neck is straight and action good / very playable.

Tuners are replaced. New nut. New saddle. Saddle set high so action very adjustable if needed. Wear to fretboard in the first position, Refret and current frets good.

The nut width is 42.8mm.

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