1966 J-45 Cherry Sunburst

A large number of Gibson J-45s from the 1940s to 1960s are analyzed. This is truly a new book of J-45 demolition!

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Gibson / 1966 J-45 Cherry Sunburst

Cherry Sunburst completely faded, this is the look of 66'.
One of the ideal 1960's J-45.
The thick resin pick girt, unglazed ceramic saddle, etc. are a good look for the era!

The pegs have been replaced with Gotoh pegs, but the original parts (made by Gotoh) are included.

Although the Goto-made pegs are very much used in 1967,
However, in rare cases, 1966 serials are also equipped with Gotoh pegs.
It is interesting to note that the pegs installed today have larger knobs.
The most commonly seen accessories are the accessories, but even in the same year, there may have been slight differences in the time period and the model that was originally used.

It is a little strange to see Gotoh pegs on this body finish, but it is a nice appearance of the period.

Other features include a 14-degree head angle and a narrow neck.
It may have been compared to the regular necks of the early 1960s in terms of "good" and "bad" in the past,
The sound and playability of the Gibson narrow neck period is unique.
The sound and playability of the Gibson narrow-neck period is unique.

For example, for players who often use a "western grip" (pressing the root note with the thumb), the narrow neck is easier to grip and allows for more freedom in playing.
Motohiro Hata, a singer-songwriter, uses a 1966 J-45, and I have the impression that he plays in exactly this style.

Also in terms of sound, the narrow neck has a unique character. The tone is sharp, crisp, and snappy. A typical example is the 1967 J-45 used by Takuro Yoshida. In the song "Ringo" recorded on the famous album "Genki Desu," Takahiko Ishikawa plays with Mr. Yoshida's J-45, and you can truly enjoy its crisp sound. It has a percussive bass and a tight, slightly compressed tone.
This is exactly the kind of charm that only a J-45 from the late 1960s could produce.

In this particular model, you can enjoy the mid-low tones with compression and a crisp tone.



The dents and weather checks on the head and body give this guitar a vintage look,
The head and body are in good condition with no major damage, so please consider this as an opportunity to own one.

Please refer to the [Condition] column below for the replacement parts and processing history of this guitar.

[Specs/Included Case]
TOP : Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE : Rosewood
NECK :Mahogany
NUT WIDTH :39.5mm
SCALE : 628mm
CASE : Gibson Gig Case

[CONDITION]
-String height at the 12th fret : 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side
-Adjustable saddle allows you to adjust the string height to your preference.
-The torque of the pegs is generally tight, but this does not interfere with tuning and is not a problem for normal use.
-There is wear on the ball end of the bridge plate.
-There is a crack repair repair at the lower left of the sound hole (with reinforcement).
-Nut, pegs (made by Gotoh of the same age), and frets have been replaced. The saddle has probably been replaced with a matte ceramic saddle of the same age from a wood saddle.
The original nut and pegs are included.

-The neck has been over-lacquered, but the body has the original finish.

[Anshin Warranty: 6 months].

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