Miraculous combination of scalloped X-bracing and large pickguard.
Gibson / 1955 J-45
Aged for about 70 years, this guitar has an overwhelming presence.
The small pickguard of the early 1950s was replaced by a large one in the mid-1950s, and an adjustable bridge was adopted in later years.
Among them, the combination of scalloped X bracing and large pickguard is said to exist only in 1955. The unique rough and full tone of this configuration makes this a must-try for those who want a J-45 with a special tone that cannot be found anywhere else.
I can just imagine the scene where you are on the road and someone says to you, "What's that cool guitar? I can imagine a scene where someone says, "What's that cool guitar? I can't help but admire this guitar if I can deliver its special story and tone at that time.
When I think about it, I am very envious of those who were born in 1955. I am very envious of those who were born in 1955, because so many wonderful instruments were being made in the year of their birth. In the history of the many J-45s, only 1432 were made in 1955. How many of them are still in existence? This rare vintage J-45 will surely be your partner for a lifetime.
The condition of the neck and wood has been inspected and adjusted by an acoustic guitar specialist and is in excellent condition in all areas. The neck has been straightened and tuned with no chatter or jamming, and the strings are set at the 12th fret at an optimal height of 2.5mm on the 6th string and 2.0mm on the 1st string.
There are no cracks on this piece, and the original painted pickguard remains clean with no history of repairs to the surrounding area. It is a miracle that this is one of the 1432 J-45s that were produced at the time, with no cracks and the original pickguard still in place, 70 years after its manufacture. There are not enough J-45s in circulation to choose from, so to be able to select one in this condition is an opportunity.
Some may be surprised at the price. However, the fact that it has been played for over 60 years in a variety of music and styles, and still retains its wonderful tone and condition, is a real bonus. It has the value and sound that will make it a lifelong partner.
Spec. Made In Year: 1955 Top: Spruce Back and Sides: Mahogany Finish Material: Lacquer Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood Brace Pattern: X Braced Scalloped Tuners: Modern Replacement set made in Japan(GOTOH) Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood Electronics: n/a Scale Length: 24.75" Nut Width: 1.70" WEIGHT: 1.95 kg Case: Non Original Hardshell Case
Modifications/Repairs: Pegs replaced, strap pins added at neck heel, neck reset, refret, neck grip overspray, nut and saddle replaced, bridge pins and end pins replaced.
[Covered under 5-year Premium Adjustment Warranty]. This product has been aggressively adjusted for comfortable playability by Advance Guitars dedicated craftsmen who repair/adjust approximately 2000 instruments per year. If you experience any difficulty playing the instrument during normal use, we will make adjustments free of charge. Please feel free to contact us to discuss adjustments to suit your playing style. We will provide a separate estimate for work involving the replacement of consumable parts, such as fret replacement.
[Adjustment/Cleaning] All guitars that come into our store are disassembled and thoroughly cleaned one by one. Each guitar is also individually tuned for optimum performance by our dedicated craftsmen. We carefully adjust the playability, sound balance, and other aspects of the guitar so that you can play it more comfortably.
[About purchase/trade-in] We actively purchase acoustic guitars, electric guitars, basses, wind instruments, effectors, and all other fields. We have experienced specialists in each field who will accurately assess your instruments. If you are considering purchasing an acoustic guitar from us and currently have an instrument that is not in use, we will purchase it as a trade-in at a higher price than our normal assessment.
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[Secure service when using mail order]. Please try the product slowly in your home environment for 6 days after arrival. In the unlikely event that you no longer need the product, please contact us within this period and we will refund the full price of the product, with only the return shipping costs to be borne by you. We hope you will take advantage of this service, which is very popular among those who have difficulty visiting our stores.
1 Year Warranty (Standard) The product has been polished from the time of arrival, checked for any malfunctions, and repaired or adjusted as necessary. It is in good condition for normal use. Depending on the desired setting, there may be a charge for this service.
5-year warranty (Premium) We repair/adjust about 2,000 instruments per year.TCGAKKITC-TUNE, our repair department, repairs and adjusts about 2,000 instruments per year. If you have been using your instrument for a long time, but recently you feel that it is difficult to play, we will make adjustments free of charge. We are also happy to consult with you about adjustments to suit your playing style. If you require special skills, we will charge you for the service.
