Gibson J-45 Sunburst 1947

6-String Acoustic Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson J-45 Sunburst 1947

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: medium "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .89" 10th- .99"
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood board.
Hardware: Original
Modifications/Repairs: -The guitar has been refretted and the neck has been reset. -The bridge has been replaced (original broken bridge included in case). -The nut and saddle have been replaced. -A strap button has been installed in the neck heel. The endpin has been drilled out and re-dowelled and a strap button has also been installed there.
Case Details: Original hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has moderate play wear. The finish is glossy with considerable checking and throughout. There is pick wear on the top around the sound hole. There is a significant dent on the face of the headstock near the low E tuner.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and tall with light play wear. There is no serial number nor factory order number visible. Due to the bridge style, single bound top and back and headstock logo, this guitar likely dates to 1947.
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