A great-sounding late-1960s Gibson slope-shoulder acoustic, built in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Based on the serial number and construction details, this guitar dates to circa 1968/69 and has the warm, woody tone these Gibsons are known for.


Specs:

  • Sloped-shoulder body
  • Spruce top
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Bridge changed to bone saddle
  • Narrow 1 9/16" nut width (typical late ’60s Gibson feel)
  • Weight: 1.98 kg

The guitar is in very good overall condition for its age.

  • Finish shows normal cosmetic playwear, including dings, marks, and scratches
  • Lacquer checking throughout, consistent with a late-1960s nitro finish
  • The lower half of the top has had repair work done
  • Top cracks near the bridge have been repaired (see photos)
  • New bridge installed, the original rosewood saddle insert comes with the guitar
  • Guitar is structurally solid and ready to play
  • Made in Kalamazoo, MI
  • Ships in a TKL hard shell case

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ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • J-50ADJ
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1956 - 1968
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Model Sub-Family
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Model Family
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Color Family
  • Tan
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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