1968 J-45 Ebony Black [Free Shipping until August 31st]

A massive analysis of Gibson J-45s from the 1940s to the 1960s. This is truly a comprehensive guide to the J-45!

・Unveiling the history and full scope of Gibson's rare color schemes!!

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Gibson / 1968 J-45 Ebony Black

[Introduction Video]

[Demo Video]

The 'J-45' was born in 1942 as a round-shouldered acoustic guitar. Appearing as the successor to the J-35, the J-45 was loved by countless musicians and has etched its name in music history as a masterpiece of acoustic guitars.

The one that arrived this time is the original "Ebony Black," a custom color that existed in the late 1960s.
This is an extremely rare guitar, featuring a screw-on white pickguard with the Gibson Soundwave logo still visible.
The slightly yellowish-white plastic parts, aged over time, perfectly complement the weather-checked black body, creating a presence that only vintage pieces can possess.

If you look at both sides of the lower part of the body top, you can see that there are slight joints in the wood, indicating that the top plate is made up of four pieces.

This is a feature mainly found on J-45 Sunburst and custom color versions from the late 1960s, and occasionally on B-25 jackets.
For the colored models other than the J-50, the rim is also colored, so it's fun to speculate whether this specification was chosen considering production costs and other factors.

With its rosewood saddle on the upper belly bridge and narrow neck, this guitar is designed to produce a crisp, bright tone. However, this particular instrument has a rich tone, with clear, well-defined treble notes and a mellow, mature sound, making it suitable for mellow, fingerpicked tones as well.

There is some over-lacquering on the neck and touch-ups on the body, but it is in an astonishingly crack-free condition.
And yet, it's a top-of-the-line instrument that allows you to enjoy the authentic aging process characteristic of vintage ebony.

[Comment from the person in charge: Hoshino]

This is a rare J-45 in a valuable color that wasn't featured in the catalog at the time.

[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce 4 piece
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 39.8mm
SCALE: 628mm
CASE: Non Original Hard Shell Case (Gator)

[Repair/modification history / replacement parts / exterior condition, etc.]
*This information is based on our inspection of used/vintage items.
Please be aware of this in advance.
- There are some touch-ups on the damaged areas of the body top and some over-lacquering on the neck, but there are no cracks or crack repairs. The ebony black finish has a cool, dignified look with checkering and fading binding.
- There is slight wear on the ball end of the bridge plate, but this does not affect its functionality.
- There is some lifting of the pickguard, but unless you pick very deeply and aggressively, it shouldn't catch and cause significant damage. It shouldn't be a problem within the range of normal playing.
- There are signs of the neck end strap pin being refilled, and the end pin area has been enlarged and the pin replaced.
- Other modifications include replacement of bridge pins and tuning pegs.

[Playing condition]
-String height at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side
- The adjustable saddle allows you to adjust the string height to your preference.

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