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Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
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Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)

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Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent
1964 Gibson B-45-12 in original Cherry Sunburst just into the shop!

This is an exceptional example of the quintessential 1960s Gibson 12-string acoustic made famous by Gordon Lightfoot. It features the more-desirable adjustable Rosewood bridge, without the trapeze configuration commonly seen throughout the decade.

The tone is remarkably lively and resonant, which in no doubt is due to the lightness of build. While it does possess some of the characteristics of 60s Gibson flat-top tone (punchy midrange with moderate compression), it projects a bit more openly with a nice warm top end. The wider 2" nut width makes for an easy picking experience as well. The guitar remains trouble-free with no cracks or bridge issues. The original frets are in great shape and the original Kluson strip tuners work very well. A small indentation of the face of the headstock keeps this from approaching "near mint" status, as it's otherwise as close to a closet queen as you'll find.

If you've been on the hunt for a premier folk strummer of a 12-string, this would likely end your search.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Top Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Bridge Rosewood
Nut & Saddle Original
Tuners Kluson
Bracing Original
Finish Original Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Carve Wide-flat C
Nut Width 2"
Scale Length 24 3/4"
Inlays MOP Dots
Headstock Gibson logo w/ long split diamonds
Serial # 221028
Case Aftermarket Hardshell

Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.

Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.

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Gibson B-45-12, Cherry Sunburst (1964)
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