Rare 1970s Gemson GJ-400DX (Terada Gakki) - "Everly Style" Jumbo Acoustic - MIJ Japan Vintage + Gig Bag

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Rare 1970s Gemson GJ-400 DX (Terada Gakki) - "Everly Style" Jumbo Acoustic - MIJ Japan Vintage

Gemson is an exceptionally obscure, vintage "lawsuit-era" Japanese brand manufactured by Terada Gakki in the 1970s. Because these guitars were produced in very limited numbers and rarely leave Japan, they almost never appear on Western marketplaces.

Description:

Up for sale is a rare piece of Japanese guitar history: a Gemson GJ-400 DX, crafted by the legendary Terada Gakki factory in the 1970s.

Terada Gakki is world-renowned for producing high-end Gretsch and Epiphone Elitist models, and this vintage "Gemson" is a testament to their early craftsmanship.

Comes with Gig Bag(Ritter oversized)

Model Highlights:

• Iconic Design: A stunning homage to the Gibson J-200 / Everly Brothers style, featuring the distinctive oversized "double pickguards" and a jumbo body that delivers a huge, resonant sound.
• Classic Headstock: Features the sought-after "Open Book" style headstock common in the Lawsuit era.
• Build Quality: Solid Japanese construction from the golden era of MIJ (Made in Japan) guitars. It has a rich, punchy tone with the characteristic "thump" of a well-aged jumbo body.

Condition:

• Body: Excellent vintage condition with minor nicks and swirls consistent with age. Solid Spruce Top, laminate Rosewood Sides and Back
• Mahogany Neck: Straight neck, comfortable C-shape profile.
• Frets: Plenty of life left, approx. 70-80%, dressed, crowned and polished
• Playability: Low action, easy to play across the entire fretboard

Why Gemson?
Gemson was a rare house brand used by Terada Gakki (famous for their "Thumb" brand). Finding a "GJ-400 DX" in this configuration is quite difficult, making it a unique addition for any collector of Japanese Lawsuit-era guitars.

Guitar Condition (Good players condition for both players and collectors! with low action)

Straight neck and the truss rod you can still turn some more
43.5mm nut width slim to medium C shape neck profile

It is making a lovely and deeply balanced sound with a good low action 2.0mm and 2.5mm@12F

{The guitar has play wears and imperfections as below} 

• Body top: Finish crack line below the bridge- repaired, a small ding retouched, fine scratches and small dings. Also fine crack near top left waist edge-see close up picture
• Body back and sides: clean with minor dings, scratches and fine scuffs
• Back of neck: some minor capo marks and dings

Ready to play!!
All guitars have been thoroughly inspected which include: detailed cleaning, strings replaced with a new set, cleaned frets and fret board, set up neck, checked playability and polished entire guitar
Check all the photos and feel free to ask any questions BEFORE making any purchases, thank you.

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