Vintage 1955 Gibson J-45 w scalloped bracing and vintage Gibson case

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• Make: Gibson
• Year: 1955
• Factory Order Number (FON): W3522-18, where the W prefix indicates 1955 production.
• Made in: USA
• Headstock: Gibson Logo – very clean.
• Tuners (Tuning Pegs): Vintage original Kluson Tuners with replacement buttons.
• Nut: 1.68”
• Neck: Mahogany.
• Strings: Brand new light .11 gauge Elixir strings. 
• Fretboard (Fingerboard): Rosewood.
• Frets: Overall good condition and original.
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Back and sides: Mahogany.
• Bracing: Scalloped
• Pickguard: Backwing - Solid and reglued with recent neck reset.
• Bridge: Solid and reglued with recent neck reset. 
• Action: 6/64th inches on the bass side E string and 5/64th inches on the treble side E string.
• Saddle: Plenty of room for adjustments
• Case Included: Yes – vintage Gibson case.
• Condition: See all detailed pictures and video. Overall, this guitar is in excellent condition. It delivers a rich, warm tone with a strong, balanced bass response and clear, articulate highs. The scalloped bracing provides a resonant, open sound with excellent projection, making it ideal for both strumming and fingerstyle playing. This J45 provides that classic dry, woody Gibson sound that has defined countless recordings. 1955 was the first year of the batwing pickguard. It was produced early in 1955 as this J-45 has scalloped bracing, which Gibson transitioned away from later that year. This “workhorse” has its original tuners with replacement buttons. It's ready to be played for another 70+ years. Professional neck reset, bridge reglue and setup by master luthier Gordon Groves in Tucson, AZ. Other prior repairs include a center top seam split and the typical split between the sound hole and the treble side of the neck. This is not a refinished guitar and the paint is all original but for a small repair by the end pin that appears to have been touched up very well (see last photo of this repair).

• Additional Comments: Gibson J-45s from this period can be heard across decades of recordings in the hands of country stars, folk legends, singer-songwriters and solo instrumentalists. It is one of America's most iconic acoustic guitars. Its sloped shoulders and more mellow tone set it apart from Martin's legendary dreadnoughts. Those exact quirks are the reason so many have fallen in love with the Gibson J-45. Vintage specimens (especially pre-1970) are incredibly collectible. Ones in this condition that are ready to play for years to come rarely come up for sale.