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1965 Gibson J-50 ADJ Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Natural

Gibson · #360382
BrandGibson
TypeAcoustic Guitars
Serial No.360382
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID1863-C
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The Story

1965 J-50 ADJ Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Natural

This is a vintage J-50 ADJ by Gibson built in 1965. The guitar is in fair to good condition: cosmetically it has all of the wear you would associate with an acoustic that's been played for over 50 years. There's a very slight bridge lift happening where it's not yet wide enough to be able to be glued back down and we are selling the guitar in as-is condition. It will definitely need attention in the instruments future. A previous owner also installed a pickup system with an endpin jack and soundhole mounted controls.

The good part about this guitar? It sounds fantastic, a few of us really took to this one when it came in. A comfortably worn-in neck and warm J-50 tone from tonewoods that have opened up perfectly over time. It includes the original vintage case as well as a sturdier modern case for safe keeping. It is currently tuned to E Flat to put less stress on the bridge.

Includes: Original and Modern Hardshell Cases

The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Acoustic-Electric Guitar
  • Pickup System Installed with Endpin Jack
  • Sitka Spruce Top
  • Mahogany Back and Sides
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • 20 Frets
  • Mother of Pearl Dot Inlays
  • Multi-Ply Top and Single-Ply Back Binding
  • Adjustable Bridge
  • 4 lbs, 9 oz.
  • .810" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .950" Neck Thickness at 9th Fret

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