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An early 1950s J-200N with a natural finish exuding elegance

Gibson / 1953 J-200N

An exceptionally beautiful vintage J-200N radiating sophistication.


The body, now a perfectly aged amber hue, enhances its vintage presence and brims with charm. The spruce top, true to its natural finish, reveals distinct grain variations, adding to its beauty.


The sides feature subtle maple flame grain, while the back showcases rich, expressive wood patterns.


A pickguard with floral carvings adds a touch of elegance. Its bright tone perfectly complements the amber body, creating a refreshing contrast. The neck has aged uniformly to a yellow hue, retaining its beauty with no missing dots or significant loss of grain pattern.


The bridge is crafted from reddish Brazilian rosewood. Its pairing with the Brazilian rosewood fingerboard is simply perfect.


The tuners are original Kluson no-line gold. They complement the stinger on the back of the headstock beautifully, creating an irresistible look.


The neck features a subdued flame pattern and boasts that characteristic fat grip feel typical of the 50s.


The sound delivers the rich, deep bass and well-balanced, resonant tone unique to the early 50s. The well-defined, open-sounding timbre seems to express its visual beauty through sound.


Whether you look at its appearance or its sound, it's top-tier.

It truly shows just how special a natural J-200 is.


[Condition]

The neck and wood components have been inspected and adjusted by an acoustic guitar specialist, with all areas in excellent condition.

The neck has been straightened with no buzzing or muffled notes. The string height at the 12th fret is set optimally at approximately 2.5mm on the 6th string side and 2.0mm on the 1st string side.

The saddle height protrusion is approximately 1.5mm to 2.5mm.


[SPECIFICATIONS]

TOP : Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Maple
FINGERBOARD:Brazilian Rosewood
BRIDGE:Brazilian Rosewood
NECK:Maple/Rosewood/Maple
NUT WIDTH : 43.0 mm
SCALE : 645 mm
WEIGHT : 2.34 kg
CASE: Original Brown Shell Case (Gibson emblem is missing)


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Listed3 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • J-200
Categories
Year
  • 1953
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
String Type
  • Steel
Model Family
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Sides Material
  • Maple
Top Material
  • Spruce
Body Shape
  • Jumbo
Series
Back Material
  • Maple
Color Family
  • Tan
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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TC GAKKI

Shinjuku-Ku, Japan
Joined Reverb:2018

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