I'm moving on from guitars with necks that are outside my sweet spot, so here's a real beauty for your consideration. This is a great-sounding J-45 with a deep growl and nice articulation.
L&M Write-up:
"The 50s J-45 Original model flaunts vintage-inspired detailing from the golden era of Gibson. Classic Workhorse materials include a Sitka Spruce top and Select Mahogany back and sides. The multi-ply top and single-ply back binding are subtly antiqued making each instrument look just like a seasoned Gibson acoustic. Appointed with cream button tuners, a 50s-era tortoise pickguard, and upgraded with an LR Baggs® VTC pickup for the best and most natural-sounding tone when amplified."
Specifications
Body
Body Shape: J-45
Top: Sitka spruce
Back: Mahogany
Side: Mahogany
Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
Finish: Nitrocellulose
Neck
Material: Mahogany
Profile: Round
1st - D 0.901” W 1.710” (nut)
9th - D 0.973” W 2.02”
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 20
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.72" / 43.81mm
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: Traditional belly up
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Grover Strap Cream Button
Pickguard: 50's, Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Tusq
Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
Controls: Volume and Tone Controls
Condition:
Excellent condition. Other than one mark on the upper bout above the soundhole (see photos) it looks great. It has some swirls and minor things as it's been played for a couple of years, but overall it looks very shiny. Frets are great with just a hint of the slightest mark at the first fret on the B string mainly. The setup is nice and low with easy action.
FAQ:
1) DO YOU WANT TO TRADE FOR MY GUITAR/AMP/PEDAL?
Post-2018 Martin 000-18 or possibly D-18 standard are possible.
2) CAN YOU SHIP TO ME?
I'm going to keep this one to local sales due to winter conditions.
3) HEY WHERE ARE YOU?
I'm in Midtown Toronto and fairly easy to reach from the 401 for pickup. GTA Driving distance meetups are good with me. I also regularly head west to Waterloo or Grand Bend, so can arrange to meet in that direction as well. Hit me up and we can make an arrangement.
L&M Write-up:
"The 50s J-45 Original model flaunts vintage-inspired detailing from the golden era of Gibson. Classic Workhorse materials include a Sitka Spruce top and Select Mahogany back and sides. The multi-ply top and single-ply back binding are subtly antiqued making each instrument look just like a seasoned Gibson acoustic. Appointed with cream button tuners, a 50s-era tortoise pickguard, and upgraded with an LR Baggs® VTC pickup for the best and most natural-sounding tone when amplified."
Specifications
Body
Body Shape: J-45
Top: Sitka spruce
Back: Mahogany
Side: Mahogany
Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
Finish: Nitrocellulose
Neck
Material: Mahogany
Profile: Round
1st - D 0.901” W 1.710” (nut)
9th - D 0.973” W 2.02”
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 20
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.72" / 43.81mm
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: Traditional belly up
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Grover Strap Cream Button
Pickguard: 50's, Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Tusq
Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
Controls: Volume and Tone Controls
Condition:
Excellent condition. Other than one mark on the upper bout above the soundhole (see photos) it looks great. It has some swirls and minor things as it's been played for a couple of years, but overall it looks very shiny. Frets are great with just a hint of the slightest mark at the first fret on the B string mainly. The setup is nice and low with easy action.
FAQ:
1) DO YOU WANT TO TRADE FOR MY GUITAR/AMP/PEDAL?
Post-2018 Martin 000-18 or possibly D-18 standard are possible.
2) CAN YOU SHIP TO ME?
I'm going to keep this one to local sales due to winter conditions.
3) HEY WHERE ARE YOU?
I'm in Midtown Toronto and fairly easy to reach from the 401 for pickup. GTA Driving distance meetups are good with me. I also regularly head west to Waterloo or Grand Bend, so can arrange to meet in that direction as well. Hit me up and we can make an arrangement.
