J-50, manufactured in 1951

🔽~The history of the "fine companion" J-50, always by the musician's side~

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Gibson / 1951 J-50

As the natural-color version of the J-45, Gibson Acoustics' eternal standard, the J-50 is capable of delivering the finest wood tones.
While longing for the vintage tone of the 1950s, the pinnacle of that era, haven’t you ever found yourself hesitating to buy because of soaring prices and conditions that leave you uneasy about practicality?

Because of its natural finish, which brings out the beauty of the wood grain directly, the J-50 has long used only carefully selected, high-quality materials from the time it was made.
Even when you get a current model in hand, you may still be confronted with a tone that seems to need time before the wood fully opens up, and as a practical player, you may end up wanting the true, dry sound that only an old Gibson can provide.
However, to let an early-1950s individual with historical value ring freely without hesitation on stage always involves the risk of maintenance.

The ultimate gentleman can be found here: after 75 years, this 1951 Gibson J-50 offers both the explosive resonance cultivated over a time with no other path, and the beauty of wood warmth felt directly.

⚫︎The finest natural finish, permitted only from carefully selected materials
Unlike the sunburst J-45, the J-50, with its natural finish that cannot hide the wood grain, was especially built with beautifully figured, high-quality spruce selected inside the factory.
The small teardrop pickguard and the beautifully dark-amber top wood bathe the stage lights and give off a distinct vintage aura.

⚫︎The ultimate dry tone brought out by 75 years of age
From its production in 1951, a full 75 years have passed, and the aging has completed the wood drying to the limit.
In addition to the Gibson-specific muddy, crisp attack, the mellow midrange and low end that have blossomed through years of playing are added, delivering an outstanding balance from powerful strumming to delicate arpeggios.

⚫︎The solidity from the early 1950s that supports the harsh present
The thick, responsive neck profile unique to the 1950s fits securely and comfortably in the player’s hand, transmitting the power of the left hand to the body without loss.
Rather than being merely decorative as a museum piece, it retains the high playability to fully function as the main instrument even in today’s demanding live and recording environments.

Please experience for yourself the ultimate vintage sound woven from 75 years of history and the highest aura befitting a once-in-a-lifetime companion with your own strumming.
Please feel free to contact us for details on the condition or to try it out.

[Specifications / Accessories]
TOP : Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH : 43.2mm
SCALE : 635mm
CASE : Original Hard Shell Case

[Repair / Modification History / Replacement Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
* This information is based on what we can inspect in-store for used/vintage items.
Please understand this in advance.
- It is over 70 years old, but is an excellent example in very good condition.
- Two spots on the right side of the body back, crack repair present
- Nut replaced
- The wood on the upper part of the hard case has split over time.

[Playing Condition]
- String height at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 1.9mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle protrusion: approx. 1.5mm to 2.5mm
- There is no choking or buzzing, and the playing condition is good.

[安心保証：6ヶ月]

[Mail Order Peace-of-Mind Service]
In the case of mail-order sales, we cannot provide the customer with a chance to try the item, so we offer a 6-day trial period after the item arrives.
If you carefully try the item at home and are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
* Round-trip shipping costs are borne by the customer.