Serial indicates it was made in 1974-75.

Square shoulder, 645mm scale.

The pegs have been replaced with new Cruson type pegs (originals included) and the saddle appears to have been replaced, but otherwise there appears to be no other restoration history. There does not appear to be any history of pickups being installed either.

The binding on the top and back is deteriorated, with some chips and cracks. There is some paint peeling and roughness on the back of the neck, possibly from being on a stand. However, there are no cracks on the soundboard, side back, or neck.

The neck is in good condition, and the string height is 2.5mm on the 6th string and 2.0mm on the 1st string at the 12th fret, which is a standard setting.The remaining frets are about 50%.

Combined with the long scale, the mid-bass resonates well and stroke picking is pleasant.

Chipboard case of the time (not alligator leather style processing) is included. It is in good condition considering its age.


Top:Spruce
Back:Mahogany
Side:Mahogany
Neck:Mahogany
Finger Board:Rosewood
Bridge:Rosewood
Case:Gibson Original Chipboard Case

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Listed4 months ago
ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • J-45 Deluxe
Categories
Year
  • 1974-75
Made In
  • United States
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
Model Sub-Family
  • Gibson J-45 Deluxe
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

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