1969 B-25 /Gibson
Gibson's representative smallbody model, the "B-25".
The first smallbody guitar was the L-1 in 1902, 120 years before the B-25 was introduced.
In 1932, the L-00, the prototype of the B-25, was introduced.
In 1942, the L-00 was replaced by the LG-2 (sunburst) and LG-3 (natural)
In 1962, LG-2 was named B-25, and in 1963, LG-3 was named B-25 Natural.
The difference in model names seems to have been classified by the presence or absence of coloring and the grade of wood.
This characteristic is similar to the relationship between the J-45 and J-50, which means that the natural top spruce was more costly because it was knot-free.
Since the introduction of the B-25 in 1962, there have been more variations in color.
Natural, sunburst, cherry sunburst (used for LG-2 in 1961), and between 1967 and 1969, black, brown, and red were available.
Basic wood specs are the same as Gibson's traditional acoustic guitars with spruce top and mahogany body
In terms of sound, the crisp mid-range image familiar from the J-45 and J-50 has been retained, while the 14 1/8" wide, 2" smaller body size with X-bracing gives the impression of a more distinctive sound.
It responds well to the player's playing, so it shows its true value in strong strokes and cutting, while on the other hand, it is a little weak on arpeggios in ballads.
Even when played strongly, the B-25 does not produce an extra low midrange, so it does not interfere with vocals, and even when mixed with an ensemble, it does not cover the bandwidth of the Bass, so if you ask me which acoustic guitar I would recommend for live performances, I would first recommend the B-25.
It has been 60 years since its birth this year, and although it is not as well-known as the J-45 and J-50, famous Japanese artists such as Tamio Okuda, Sugashicao, Minamoto Hoshino, and Hanana Uemura have used the B-25, making it a guitar with more appeal than just a J-45 sub.
This guitar features a Hakaranda fretboard, which was rare in 1969.
The undulating grain of the wood is beautiful, and the Hakaranda is easily recognizable with a single glance.
In terms of sound, while the characteristics of the B-25 can be felt, the overall range, which is not like the B-25 in a good sense, is well-balanced.
The high end of the range is not easily found on other Gibson acoustic guitars, but this one has it.
SPEC.
TOP: Solid Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid Mahogany
NECK：Mahogany
FINGERBOARD：Brazilian Rosewood
BRIDGE：Indian Rosewood
SCALE: 625mm
NUT-WIDTH: 39.9mm
CASE: Semi Hard Case
[Playing Condition].
- Thorough inspection and adjustment of the neck and wood by an acoustic guitar specialist.
- Neck is straight, no chatter or clogging
- String height at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string and 1.6mm on the 1st string.
[Modifications/Repairs]
-There are two bridge plates.
The bridge plate has been left in place because it is not doing anything wrong and removing it may cause damage to the surrounding area.
[6 month warranty.]
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[Adjustment/Cleaning]
- All parts disassembled and thoroughly cleaned.
- All parts are disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. Precise and thorough adjustments are made by a craftsman specializing in acoustic guitars.
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