Rapid City, SD, United States
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This used Gibson will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. In very good condition, this acoustic has nicks and finish cracks peppering the body, neck, and headstock, a low nut, and a bent tuner peg for the G string that is still functional. Despite the low nut and small frets, this guitar has great action and can play with minimal buzzing.
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This vintage Gibson J-50 from 1967 captures everything players love about mid-century Gibson acoustics — warmth, balance, and unmistakable character. Handcrafted during a golden era for the brand, this dreadnought features a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, delivering a classic tone that’s both woody and articulate. Its aged lacquer finish and natural checking give it the well-earned patina only time can create, while the round-shouldered dreadnought body design projects beautifully whether fingerpicked or strummed. The sound is open and mature, with clear trebles, present mids, and a warm low end that’s developed richly over nearly six decades.
The neck, carved from solid mahogany, has a wide, comfortable profile and a 24.75” scale length that makes fretting smooth and expressive. A rosewood fingerboard with simple dot inlays provides a traditional feel, while the bone nut and ivoroid bridge pins add a touch of vintage authenticity. The adjustable rosewood saddle is another hallmark of this era, offering both tonal flexibility and period-correct detail. Its 16” radius and compact nut width make it easy to play up and down the neck, ideal for both rhythm and lead work.
This 1967 J-50 is more than an instrument—it’s a piece of Gibson history with songs already living in its wood. Every nick and line tells the story of where it’s been, while its tone continues to inspire where it’s going next. For players and collectors alike, it’s a rare chance to own a genuine example of Gibson’s acoustic legacy at its most soulful.
Features / Specs
Highlights
Orientation: Right-Handed
Electronics: None
Bracing: X-Bracing
Cutaway: None
Body
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Top Material: Spruce
Top Finish: Aged Lacquer
Top Color: Natural
Back & Sides Material: Mahogany
Back Configuration: 2-Piece, no wedge
Back & Sides Finish: Aged Lacquer
Bracing: X-Bracing
Binding Material: 5-Ply Top, 3-Ply Back
Rosette: Cream and Black Rings
Neck
Neck Profile: Wide
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Taper: Standard
Neck Depth: 0.847" at 1st Fret, 1.003" at 10th Fret
Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
Fingerboard Binding: None
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Joint: Set
Headstock: Solid Gibson
Headstock Binding: None
Headplate Inlay: Gibson Logo Decal, Gold
Headplate Finish: Gloss
Hardware
Bridge Style: Belly
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Bridge Pins: Ivoroid
Saddle: Adjustable Rosewood
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Tuners: Cream Buttons
Pickguard: Black Teardrop
Miscellaneous
Electronics: None
Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
Serial Number: 843677
Manufacture Date: 1967
Price$3,839.99
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