Bright and Beautiful...1965 Gibson J-45...None Better
1965 Vintage Gibson J-45 Adj
This is truly a fun and well preserved Gibson Dreadnaught. We were excited to find her. The J-45 hits that sweet spot of midsize and full sound. The beautiful and rare cherryburst finish on this one is amazingly scratch and ding free. It glows in the sunlight. The cherry on the mahogany sides and back is intoxicating. She has been very carefully cared for during her 50+ years. She's got a clean and shiny finish with just the right amount of crazing, letting folks know that this is more than your average J-45. There was a small shallow and non- structural crack on the heel of the neck we have had professionally inspected, filled and finished. The aged spruce top accompanied by the mahogany sides and back, bring a brilliant spectrum of sound--nice lows, very bright highs, and probably the best midrange we have heard for a long time. We have had our luthier fully inspect and set this one up with a very comfortable height--plays smooth and easy all the way up and down the neck. Speaking of necks, there is plenty of fret life left from top to the bottom. And yes, it is straight as an arrow. This is the more rare and very desirable 1 11/16” at the nut wider neck--super comfortable. The original case for this guitar was a battered and cracked chipboard case. We thought she had earned a better ride than that, so we will ship her with a new, well-fitting hardshell case. Ready to pull right out and play. This one will bring a smile to your face every time you see it-- or play it!
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We make every effort to provide you honest information about the instrument you purchase. However, every flaw, scratch or ding may not be photographed or noticed on every instrument. By the nature of what we are collecting and selling, virtually all vintage instruments will have dings, scratches, and various other imperfections that come with age and use. We call it character. That's why we love them. Please carefully look at photographs and contact us if you require additional information. Please note that every instrument has been inspected and set up by our luthier for playability and appearance. But, your instrument may still require additional set up by you to make it exactly what is most comfortable and acceptable to you. In the unlikely event that your instrument arrives in a condition with damage or other issues not previously anticipated, please contact us immediately and we will assist. Should a return be required due to damage incurred in route, we must be notified within 48 hours. Please note that all other returns are at the recipients expense. Contact us to authorize and assist you in either case so that we can minimize cost and ensure the safe return of the instrument. All returns must arrive in the same condition in which they left our store and be insured for the full value of the instrument.