Explanation
A massive analysis of Gibson J-45s from the 1940s to the 1960s. This is truly a comprehensive guide to the J-45!
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Gibson / 1956 J-45
"A rare model with changes in parts that aren't visible."
1956 was a time when not only the pickguard but also the internal bracing structure was changed.
J-45s made before 1956 had scalloped bracing.RecruitWhile it was previously characterized by a bright and expansive sound, the specification has been changed to non-scalloped bracing, resulting in the tight and powerful sound that is unique to the J-45.
—A tone that is characteristic of the J-45...
The body top is made of spruce and finished with a sunburst color scheme, which involves painting in a gradient of black, red, and yellow.
A distinctive feature is the generous amount of black paint used to decorate the edges.
The sides and back are made of mahogany with a tight grain.
The natural-colored finish allows you to appreciate the beautiful, evenly distributed grain of the mahogany wood.
The fretboard is made of rosewood with a beautiful, flowing grain.
The contrast between light and dark shades captivates the player.
The neck is made of mahogany, and its moderate thickness and shape make it feel comfortable in the hand without being too bulky.
The rosewood upper belly bridge uses a short saddle, allowing a bright yet resonant sound to resonate throughout the entire body.
The pickguard specifications changed from small pickguards to large pickguards starting in 1955.
The headstock features a Gibson silkscreen logo, and the head angle is set to 17 degrees.
The guitar is equipped with KLUSON 3-in-line tuners with white buttons.
There are traces on the back of the neck where the screw holes from before the replacement were filled in.
The presence of marks larger than the peg bushings suggests that it was likely equipped with Grover chromatic tuning pegs.
This rare instrument, featuring non-scalloped bracing, possesses the distinctive sound characteristic of the J-45 that would continue to be produced in the future.
Aside from the area around the soundhole, there are no major crack repairs, and it remains in very clean condition.
Transitional models are rare and popular.
[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
Nut width: 42mm
SCALE: 623mm
CASE : Non Original Hard Shell Case
[condition]
- The cracks throughout the instrument give it a sense of understated elegance and gravitas.
- There is no buzzing or jamming in the sound, and the playing condition is good.
-String height at the 12th fret: 3.0mm on the 6th string side, 2.5mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle protrusion amount: Approximately 2.0mm to 2.5mm
- There is one repaired crack on the upper right of the soundhole and on the lower left of the body back.
- The holes have been repaired by replacing the pegs.
-A strap pin has been added to the neck heel.
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