About This Listing

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This is a 1953 Gibson J45 Acoustic Guitar. 

The guitar is 100% original (with the exception of the endpin) and has no breaks or cracks of any kind. It is fresh out of Gruhn Guitars repair shop, where it received a neck reset, frets, braces glued, bridge glued etc. The receipt for that can be seen in the last pic. Needless to say, it is in tip top shape and needs nothing.

There is no serial number of FON number, but due to the specific features, I believe this to be a 1953. The finish is in really nice condition and shows some normal playwear around the soundhole. There is nice checking throughout. The back of the guitar has some spots where it looks like the guitar was stored in the case, with a strap, and the strap deteriorated the finish. Difficult to photograph and not major, but it is there. 

The guitar is setup with 12's and it has "meduim" action as it sits. There is plenty of saddle if you wanted it lower. It comes in an older non-original chip board case. Not the best, but will protect it for shipping.

I purchased this guitar in Alabama from the son of the original owner a few years ago and began the process of getting the work done. 

It is definitely a keeper, but I am fortunate to have a Banner SJ as well, so this one has to go...

Please let me know if have any questions or need any additional pictures.

Thanks

Listed2 years ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • J-45
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1953
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
  • Gibson J-45
Series
  • Gibson Kalamazoo Factory Era
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

About the Seller

Johnny's Guitars

Birmingham, AL, United States
(164)
Joined Reverb:2016
Items Sold:161
Product Overview
The Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar can be heard across decades of recordings in the hands of country stars, folk legends, singer-songwriters and solo instrumentalists. It is one of America's most iconic acoustic guitars. Its sloped shoulders and more mellow tone set it apart from Martin's legendary dreadnoughts. Those exact quirks are the reason so many have fallen in love with the Gibson J-45. Vintage specimens (especially pre-1970) are incredibly collectible, while more modern specimens are studio and touring favorites of working musicians.
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