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Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
Gibson J-45 (1965)
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Gibson J-45 (1965)

Vintage

Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent
This 1965 Gibson J-45 comes to us from the estate of a beloved client; and it's just as clean as it was when he purchased it from us some twenty years ago. It's a great-sounding example of the model, with the compressed, warm chime that makes these guitars so sought after by recording engineers. If you've been waiting for a versatile vintage Gibson that'll hold its value well and provide years of musical adventures while you've got it, look no further. As 60-year old guitars go, we'd call this one as clean as they come. The finish shows the expected checking, and scattered scrapes and pick marks. The center seam of the back shows an older separation, which is solid, stable, and does not require attention at this time. Our techs have set it up anew; and it's playing nicely with a straight neck and action at 3/32" (bass side) and 2/32" (treble side). Priced with period hardshell case. On consignment; shipping calculated at checkout.
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 Original Kluson
Bracing Scalloped
Construction Hide Glue
Finish Original Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Carve Rounded
Nut Width 1 5/8"
String Spacing 2 1/8"
Scale Length 24 7/8"
Truss Rod Adjustable
Inlays MOP Dots
Headstock Gibson block logo
Serial # 322684
Case Period 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 J-45 (1965)
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