Explanation
Gibson / 1967 J-45 Cherry Red
The "J-45" is a well-known and popular model among Gibson acoustic guitars. Used by artists such as Bob Dylan and Jackson Browne, its bright yet full and resonant sound makes it a versatile guitar suitable for a wide range of genres, from strumming folk songs to band sounds.
- The J-45 clad in red
The J-45, which debuted in 1942, was initially released with a sunburst finish, but in 1961, a cherry sunburst version was introduced.
Then, from 1967 to 1969, the J-45 appeared with finishes known as custom colors.
This particular model is one of them, a 16-inch round-shoulder guitar sporting a bright red color known as cherry red.
The large white pickguard, approximately 1.5mm thick, is secured with four screws, and the rare color...RecruitThis is one of the characteristics of the pickguard.
The mahogany sides and back are also finished in cherry red to match the top's coloring, resulting in a beautiful overall finish.
The rosewood fretboard has dot position markers.RecruitIt is being done.
Another key feature is the narrow neck with a nut width of 40mm.
This neck is easy to play, even in modern music that uses a handshake-like grip or frequent, hard chord changes.
The position markers on the side of the fretboard have a reddish tint because the rest of the guitar is painted cherry wood.
The neck is made of mahogany and has a cherry-colored finish.
Similar to the sides and back, the see-through finish allows the mahogany grain to show through, giving a warm feeling to the wood.
The rosewood upper belly bridge is fitted with an adjustable saddle, and is made of wood rather than ceramic.RecruitIt is being done.
This produces a thick, crisp, yet cohesive and clear sound.
The headstock features a gold Gibson modern logo silkscreen print.
The bell-shaped truss rod cover is 1PRecruit。
The tuning machines are KLUSON 3-in-line tuners.Recruit。
The tuning peg shaft for the 4th string is bent, but tuning is still possible without any problems.
Another feature of this unit is the number 2 stamped on the back of the head.
It can be inferred that this item was repainted at the factory.
As evidence of this, if you look at the finish on the neck, the finish on the back of the headstock is thick enough to show the mahogany grain, whereas the finish on the neck is so thick that the grain is not visible.
While sunburst and cherry sunburst are also popular colors for the J-45, cherry red has a unique charm that the former lack.
[Specifications/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 / replacement parts / exterior condition, etc.]
*This information is based on our inspection of used/vintage items.
Please be aware of this in advance.
- While there are some scratches and dents due to age, it is full of charm, such as no noticeable cracks and a vibrant reddish color that has been preserved.
- There is a repaired crack in the lower center of the body top.
-The tuning peg for the 4th string is bent due to age, but tuning is still possible without any problems, so please rest assured.
[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 raise or lower the string height.
There are no muffled or buzzing sounds, and the instrument is in good playing condition.
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