Gibson 1967 J-45 Cherry Red

Gibson / 1967 J-45 Cherry Red 

The "J-45" is a well-known and popular model among Gibson acoustic guitars. Thanks to its use by artists such as Bob Dylan and Jackson Browne, its crisp yet rich and full-bodied sound makes it a versatile guitar suitable for a wide range of genres, from strummed folk songs to band performances.

—The J-45 in Red

The J-45, introduced in 1942, was originally released with a Sunburst finish, but in 1961, the Cherry Sunburst model debuted.
Then, from 1967 to 1969, J-45s featuring finishes known as “custom colors” were introduced.
This particular model is one of those, a 16-inch round-shouldered guitar finished in a bright red color known as "Cherry Red."

The approximately 1.5mm-thick white large pickguard is secured with four screws, a characteristic feature of pickguards found on rare colors.

The mahogany sides and back are also finished in Cherry Red to match the top’s color, resulting in a beautiful overall finish.

The rosewood fingerboard features dot position marks.
Another key feature is the narrow neck with a 40mm nut width.
This neck is easy to play, even for modern music styles that involve a "shake-hand" grip or frequent hard chord changes.
As for the color of the position marks on the sides of the fingerboard, the fact that the rest of the guitar is finished in cherry gives the dots a reddish hue.

The neck is made of mahogany and finished in cherry.
Like the sides and back, the see-through finish allows the mahogany grain to show through, giving it a warm, natural feel.

The rosewood upper belly bridge is fitted with an adjustable saddle, and instead of ceramic, wood is used for the Recruit.
This produces a sound that is rich and crisp yet cohesive and resonant.

The headstock features a gold silk-screened Gibson Modern logo.
The bell-shaped truss rod cover is made of 1P.

The tuning machines are equipped with a set of three Kluson pegs.
The peg shaft on the 4th string is bent, but tuning is still possible without issue.
Additionally, a distinctive feature of this instrument is the "2" stamp on the back of the headstock.
This suggests that the instrument may have been refinished at the factory.
As evidence of this, if you look at the finish on the neck, the back of the headstock has a finish thin enough to reveal the mahogany grain, whereas the neck has a finish thick enough to hide the grain.

While Sunburst and Cherry Sunburst are popular colors for the J-45, this Cherry Red model possesses a charm not found in the former colors.

[Specs/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 40mm
SCALE: 629mm
CASE: Non-Original Hard Shell Case (Boblen)

[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
*Please note that this is a used/vintage item, and the information provided is based on our inspection.
Please be aware of this in advance.
- While there are some scratches and dents due to age, it retains its charm with no noticeable cracks and a finish where the red hue remains vivid.
- There is a repaired crack on the lower center of the body top.
- The 4th string peg is bent due to age, but please rest assured that it tunes without any issues.

[Playing Condition]
- String action at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string, 2.0mm on the 1st string
- String height can be adjusted up or down using the adjustable saddle.
There is no muffling or buzzing, and the playing condition is excellent.

[6-Month Warranty]

[Mail-Order Assurance Service]
Since we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument before purchasing, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives.
Please take your time to try the product at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
*You are responsible for round-trip shipping costs.