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Gibson / 1956 J-45

Compared to the same 1956 J-45, the thickness of the binding and black lines on the rosette are different, with this model being thicker and closer to the 1957 model.

A distinctive feature of this guitar is that the truss rod cover is mounted higher than other models of the same era.
This mounting position is consistent with specifications seen in 1957, suggesting that this guitar was manufactured during the transition from 1956 to 1957.

The bridge plate on this guitar is made of maple and has a trapezoidal shape, but it has been reinforced by cracking the bottom side.
This reinforcement ensures stable tuning and allows string vibrations to be more easily distributed across the bridge, improving resonance.

When you shine a black light on the neck heel, you can see the evidence of a neck reset.
This is an important repair because it adjusts the neck angle properly for comfortable playing.
This allows for comfortable string height and easy fingering.

[Comment from person in charge: Hoshino]

Compared to the same 1956 J-45, this one has thicker black binding lines and a thicker white ring on the rosette near the sound hole, suggesting it's closer to the 1957 model.

This is an interesting discovery: a 1956 model with 1957 specifications!

[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 42.5mm
SCALE: 626mm
CASE: Non-Original Hard Shell Case

[Repair/Modification History/Replacement Parts/External Condition, etc.]
*This is a used/vintage item, and information is based on our own inspection.
Please note.
-There are scratches, dents, and weathering due to use, but this guitar retains the unique vintage character.
-There is a repaired crack along the upper right of the soundhole (on the fingerboard side).
-There is a repaired crack along the lower right of the soundhole (on the side of the pickguard).
-There is a repaired crack at the bottom center of the back of the body (next to the left).
-There are signs of a neck reset, starting with the painting of the neck heel.
-There is over-lacquering on the neck.
- The bottom of the bridge plate has been repaired due to a crack.
- The nut and saddle have been replaced.
- The tuning pegs have been replaced.
- The bridge pins have been replaced.

[Playing Condition]
- There are no muffled notes or buzzing sounds, and the instrument is in good playing condition.
- String height at the 12th fret: 2.3mm on the 6th string, 1.9mm on the 1st string
- Saddle extension: Approximately 2.0mm - 3.5mm
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