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Condition: Used, Very Good
More of this, please! As usual, a reach into Gibson's past yields Gibson Gold. The bracing, the hide glue, the thin finish, bone nut and saddle--all of this and more adds up to an instrument of "old buddy for life" proportions!
SP Luthier Notes: Fret Dress and Setup
From Gibson Guitars
Inspired by the 1950s Originals
The classic Gibson J-50, handcrafted using Sitka spruce and mahogany. The J-50's Antique Natural top is highlighted with a Unitone back and sides finish for a simple and clean appearance, dressed with a distinctive 1950s-style tortoise pick guard. This Original Collection J-50 features nickel Grover Strap Cream button tuners and an LR Baggs® VTC pickup for effortless plug and play and natural sounding amplification anywhere you perform.
Model: Limited 1959 J-50
Serial: 12178003
Year: 2018
Body Shape: J-45
Top Material: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing with Hot Hide Glue Top and Back
Binding: Multi-Ply Top, Single-Ply Back
Finish: Nitrocellulose
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: 59 Profile
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Number of Frets: 20
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.72"
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
Tuners: Grover Strap Cream Button
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
Saddle Material: Bone
Bridge: Adjustable Belly-Up
Electronics: LR Baggs VTC
Case: Hardshell
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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