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Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)
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Gibson J-45 Sunburst (1962)

Vintage

Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent
Want vibe? Mojo? Authenticity? Fewer regurgitated adjectives? Pick up this 1926 J-45 and start playing it! This guitar should only be owned by those who value tone and musicality above all else ~ those who see cracks, finish wear, replaced parts, and think, "No big deal. How does it SOUND?" It sounds terrific. Bold, dry, woody and crisp, it's the consummate rhythm guitar you've heard on a thousand records, with an intimacy that makes it ideally suited to a singer-songwriter who doesn't need to belt to be heard. Condition: fair and functional. There are plugged holes in the top and treble side from an old pickup installation. The pickguard, bridge, and tuners have all been replaced. The finish shows extensive crazing and playwear, with areas of it work down to bare wood in the upper bout, treble side (see our photos). Priced with hardshell case.
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 Ebony (replaced)
Nut & Saddle Bone
Tuners Double-line Kluson (replaced)
Construction Hide Glue
Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Carve Low-profile D
Nut Width 1 11/16"
Scale Length 24 7/8"
Truss Rod Adjustable
Inlays MOP Dots
Headstock Gibson logo in MOP
Serial # 21796
Case 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 Sunburst (1962)
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