Gibson J-45 Deluxe Sunburst 1975

6-String Acoustic Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson J-45 Deluxe Sunburst 1975

Vintage

Description & Specs

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Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top. The body has a number of repaired cracks in the top and sides; a number of the top cracks have been reinforced with internal cleats. Several top and back braces have been reglued as well.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88" (1st fret), 1.03" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adustment
Electronics: None. A pickup had been previously installed but removed; there is a battery clip remaining on the heel block, and the endpin has been drilled out for a jack and subsequently doweled and re-drilled for an endpin.
Hardware: The bridge has been replaced, and a bone saddle has been made. A strap button has been added at the neck heel, and the endpin has been replaced as well.
Weight: 4lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The bridge has been replaced and a bone saddle has been made -Several internal braces have been reglued -An additional maple plate has been added under the bridge plate to provide a surface for the string ball ends. The original bridge plate is present but has wear from the ball ends. -The top has several repaired cracks, a number of which has been cleated, and the sides have several repaired cracks as well
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows cosmetic wear in the form of play wear and numerous structural repairs. The top has several repaired cracks, as well as normal dings, chips, and play wear. The sides of the body have additional repaired cracks, and there is an open screw hole from a prior strap button. There is finish cracking around the neck heel as well as an additional screw hole. The back of the neck is smooth with some minor wear along the fretboard edges.
Serial Number: F924082
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 12 gauge phosphor bronze strings. The frets are low with light wear. The serial number and body appointments date the guitar to 1974/1975.
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