Description
Massive analysis of Gibson J-45 guitars from the 1940s to 1960s. The definitive J-45 teardown guide!
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The red and yellow contrast is incredibly cool on this vintage J-45
Gibson / 1963 J-45 Cherry Sunburst
Vintage J-45s feature a wide variety of sunburst colors on the body top, making it one of the enjoyable aspects of selecting one.
Early 60s models often have a blackish hue around the outer edge of the body top, while many from around 1964 show faded red tones that appear more orange.
This newly arrived piece is a 1963 model, right in between those eras.
The outer edge of the body top retains a strong red hue, while the yellow tones towards the center remain, creating a very cool look.
In the 1990s, Heritage Cherry Sunburst finishes appeared on models like the J-45, Les Paul, and Les Paul Custom, and this one has a similar feel.
The pickguard is a thin, large-sized red tortoiseshell pattern, perfectly matching the body top's color.
Starting the following year, the pickguard changed to a thicker version, so finding this particular look/specification is quite rare.
The neck features a 43mm nut width with a regular grip.
The headstock angle is 17 degrees.
The bridge was changed from rosewood to ebony,
and the saddle was replaced from adjustable to straight,
allowing you to enjoy a rich, full-bodied tone with solid mid-to-low end presence.
For those who want to meticulously select even the "face" of a J-45, or who have been searching for this specific style and look, this is a guitar you absolutely must hold in your hands.
[Specs/Included Case]
TOP : Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Mahogany
NECK : Mahogany
FINGERBOARD：Brazilian Rosewood
BRIDGE: Ebony(Replaced)
NUT WIDTH : 43mm
SCALE : 628mm
CASE : Non Original Hard Shell Case
[Condition]
- Neck is straight with no buzz or muffled notes.
- String height at 12th fret: 6th string side 2.5mm, 1st string side 2.0mm
- Saddle protrusion: approx. 3mm-4mm
- Bridge replaced(Ebony)
- Body crack repairs:
Body top center seam (reinforced), PG lower right (adhesive only), PG lower left (reinforced), Soundhole upper right (reinforced), Body back center right (adhesive only)
- Nut/Saddle replaced
[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]
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