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Old 05-23-2018, 09:06 AM
forrestoconnor forrestoconnor is offline
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Default 1950 Gibson J-45

Up for sale is a strong-sounding 1950 Gibson J-45. It’s got the classic sound with the benefit of a little bigger, more open-sounding bass that makes strumming and vocal accompaniment that much better.

Here’s the video demo:

http://youtu.be/E_SfeI3D9II

I acquired this J-45 from Carter’s Vintage Guitars here in Nashville. They gave it a clean bill of health. As you can see from the photos, the guitar has lots of nicks and dings, which I think just adds to the character!

The saddle is new (and plenty tall, so if you ever need to lower the action, you can have it shaved down); the bridge has probably been reglued but looks original; the tuner buttons are new (although tuners themselves look original); the neck has probably been reset; and there are a few cracks on the top near the neck joint as well as a hairline side crack (see photos). There are several other deep scratches that look like cracks, but I don’t believe they go all the way through (if they do, though, they’ve been well-repaired).

Asking $4,750 + shipping. Black hardshell case included.
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Old 05-23-2018, 05:36 PM
oliverkollar oliverkollar is offline
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Hey Forrest....wanna bump this up to the top for you.

I also have a '50 J-45 that is loud, proud, and just incredible!
Kenny Smith summed it up best when he told my buddy it's a "Beast"!

This is a great deal on a scalloped braced Gibson.
"Banner" sound....without the price tag!
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Old 05-23-2018, 06:24 PM
forrestoconnor forrestoconnor is offline
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Thank you Oliver, I appreciate it!! And I totally agree about the sound, some of my absolute favorite J-45s are from the late '40s and early '50s.
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