Description
J-50 in excellent condition, Downberry finish now in stock .
Gibson / 1968 J-50
"I admire vintage guitars. But honestly, when I think about how easy they are to handle on stage, I hesitate."
"Even if the tone is rich, a guitar with a dull attack can't keep up with my expression."
This 1968 Gibson J-50 is the very instrument we want players like that to experience.
This era was a time when Gibson acoustics stood at the crossroads of tradition and change.
A slender, thin-profile narrow neck and a rosewood adjustable saddle.
The fusion of these elements produced the uniquely responsive yet deep tone characteristic of this model year.
The first thing you feel when you pick up this guitar is the neck's grip, almost sucking your hand onto it.
That slim, smooth grip feels somehow familiar even on first touch, naturally guiding your fingers to the chords.
Then, the instant you strike the first note, the sound rises as if slicing through the air, inviting the next note. Yet it's never overly sharp.
The mature, aged resonance of wood that has weathered over 50 years softly envelops the space.
The sound projects forward without becoming loud. It has presence without being overly assertive.
This exquisite tonal balance resides within this single instrument.
When you choose this J-50, you aren't simply selecting an "old guitar." You are choosing an instrument that has spent over half a century accumulating time alongside music, one you will now advance further with your own hands.
[CONDITION]
It's in very beautiful condition, retaining the original finish's luster. Maintaining this state after 55 years is extremely rare. The sense of being moderately played-in is also very cool.
The truss rod cover and bridge pins have been replaced.
Additionally, the neck and all wooden parts have been inspected and adjusted by an acoustic guitar specialist, confirming all areas are in excellent condition.
The neck has been adjusted straight, eliminating any buzz or muffled notes. The string height at the 12th fret is set to optimal levels: approximately 2.5 mm on the 6th string side and 2.0 mm on the 1st string side.
[SPEC.]
TOP : Solid Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE：Rosewood
NECK : Mahogany
NUT WIDTH : 39.8mm
SCALE : 628mm
WEIGHT : 2.05kg
Electronics: n/a
CASE : Non Original Hard Shell Case
[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]
[Mail Order Assurance Service]
For mail-order purchases, since we cannot provide customers with an opportunity to try the product, we offer a 6-day trial period after the product arrives.
Please try the product thoroughly at home. If you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
※ Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility.
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Warranty for Used Products
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Electric Guitar/ElectricBass/Effector/Amplifier (Adjustment Warranty: Up to 5 Years)
If your product malfunctions or stops producing sound after purchase, we will provide free service. The warranty period varies by product.
Acoustic Guitar (Peace of Mind Warranty: Up to 6 months)
We will provide free service for any malfunctions occurring during normal use within one month or six months after purchase.
Wind instruments (up to 1 year)
Upon arrival, we perform internal tube cleaning, appropriate replacement of consumables, and necessary repairs and maintenance. Should the instrument malfunction or cease to produce sound during normal use, we will address the issue free of charge.
◯Junk items come with no warranty.