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Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
Gibson J-50 (1960)
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Gibson J-50 (1960)

Vintage

Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent
This 1960 Gibson J-50 has just arrived for consignment! It's a great-sounding example of the model, with impressive power, focus, and openness in the low end for a guitar made in this era. This J-50 would make a wonderful, do-it-all workhorse for anyone who's been pondering the idea of adding a vintage guitar to their stable. Its beautiful, chimey tone makes for a great recording sound whether you're using a pick or bare fingers. And it's got a particularly nice punch in the low end that places it a cut above some more ordinary-sounding instruments from the early 1960's. On the vintage guitar scale, we'd put the condition of this instrument somewhere between "very good" and "excellent." It's in beautiful cosmetic shape, with no unsightly blemishes and only the standard finish checking one would expect. The neck has never been reset, and the original adjustable saddle still leaves plenty of room to maneuver. Our shop has given it a fresh setup, and it plays easily. Priced with a period hardshell case.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Top Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Bridge Rosewood (Original)
Tuners Original Kluson single-line
Scale Length 24 3/4"
Nut Width 1 10/16"
String Spacing 2 1/8"
Case Period hardshell
Serial number R274317

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-50 (1960)
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