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The J-200N from the early 1950s exudes elegance with its natural finish.
Gibson / 1953 J-200N
A truly beautiful vintage J-200N, exuding elegance.
The body, which has aged to a beautiful amber color, enhances its vintage presence and exudes charm.
The spruce top of the body is in its natural color, so you can clearly see the variations in the grain, which is also beautiful.
The body sides feature a gentle flame pattern characteristic of maple, and the wood grain on the back of the body also displays a rich and beautiful expression.
A pickguard adorned with flower carvings adds a touch of elegance. The bright tone of the pickguard material perfectly matches the amber color of the body, creating a refreshing look. The pattern has aged to a uniform yellow color, and it remains remarkably well-preserved with no chipped dots or significant loss of the design.
The bridge is made of reddish Brazilian rosewood.
The Brazilian rosewood on the fretboard matches perfectly, doesn't it?
The tuners are original Kluson No-Line gold.
It also pairs well with the stinger on the back of the head, which is simply irresistible.
The neck features a subtle flame pattern and a distinctive, fat grip reminiscent of the 1950s.
The sound features the deep bass and well-balanced, rich resonance characteristic of the early 1950s. The clear, open tone seems to express visual beauty through sound.
Looks, sound—everything about it is top-notch.
This shows just how special the natural J-200 is.
[condition]
The neck and woodwork have been inspected and adjusted by a professional acoustic guitar craftsman, and all parts are in excellent condition.
Furthermore, the neck has been straightened to eliminate buzzing and dead spots, and the string height at the 12th fret is set to an optimal state of approximately 2.5mm on the 6th string side and 2.0mm on the 1st string side.
The saddle protrusion height is approximately 1.5mm to 2.5mm.
[SPECIFICATIONS]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Maple
FINGERBOARD:Brazilian Rosewood
BRIDGE: Brazilian Rosewood
NECK: Maple/Rosewood/Maple
Nut width: 43.0 mm
SCALE: 645 mm
WEIGHT: 2.34 kg
CASE: Original Brown Shell Case (Gibson emblem is missing)
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