2015 Gibson Custom Shop Early 1960s J-45 ADJ Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Case, Hangtags & CoA

Up for sale, a 2015 Gibson Custom Shop Early 1960s J-45 ADJ in excellent, 100% original condition, complete with the original hardshell case, hangtags, CoA, and case candy. This uncommon Custom Shop iteration of the J-45 has a traditional early-60s look and feel, boasting a large tortoise pickguard, Kluson Deluxe single line strip tuners, and an adjustable saddle.

Featuring a traditional slope shoulder dreadnought shape, tonewoods include a scalloped X-braced solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a mahogany neck capped by a rosewood fingerboard. This guitar delivers a lively and sparkling sound with articulate trebles, ample warmth and muscle, and a rich tonal profile. There’s plenty of projection on tap, and this J-45 is highly responsive to playing dynamics with excellent balance across all strings. This Custom Shop Early 1960s J-45 ADJ weighs 4lbs, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany
• Shape: Medium C, measuring .830” 1st fret, .995” 9th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlays
• Frets: Slender, no wear
• Scale Length: 24 ¾”
• Nut: 1 11/16”
• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe single line strip
• Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to 2015
• Factory Markings: “Gibson Custom Shop” decal on peghead

Body Specs:

• Wood: Sitka spruce, mahogany
• Bracing: X, scalloped
• Bridge: Rosewood, adjustable TUSQ saddle
• Marquetry: Multi-ply rosette/binding
• Plastics: Tortoise pickguard

The gloss Vintage Sunburst nitro lacquer finish shows some shallow minor nicks clustered on the lower bout (both top and back) with sparingly little additional wear. A substitute endpin has been installed (the guitar was previously outfitted with an aftermarket pickup). The nitro gloss on the neck profile is nigh-flawless.

The original hardshell case is included, along with the hangtags, CoA, and case candy.