A 2000 J-50AN equipped with a Fishman pickup has arrived!

A 2000 J-50 Antique Natural (Antique Natural color) has arrived.
Having reached its 26th year, this guitar exudes a sense of dignity, yet it remains beautifully clean. With noticeable dents and scratches, traces of buckles and rivets, and paint cracks scattered throughout, it may have the cool, rugged look of a vintage guitar in excellent player’s condition. The paint cracks, in particular, are typical early-stage signs and are scattered across the entire body, but they are not deep or severe?instead, they give the guitar a gentle, elegant appearance.There are traces of picking damage around the soundhole and near the end of the fingerboard, but these lend a natural, authentic feel. While the texture might be mistaken for an aged finish, the true nature of these marks is unclear. However, its appearance transcends any artificial aging, and one cannot help but feel that this instrument has truly matured through the natural passage of time.
The neck’s thickness and width do not suggest any special specifications, making this an all-around instrument with a grip feel that appeals to everyone.

Upgrade work performed by Pro Repair
・Nut: Vintage bone nut (unbleached cow bone)
・Saddle: A saddle that was custom-made and replaced with octave correction. It has a beautifully shaped finish and a tight fit, so it won’t come off easily; the material is unconfirmed.
・Bridge: Early signs of minor bridge delamination have been repaired through professional restoration work; however, there is paint peeling around the edges, typical of vintage guitars.
・Pickguard: Replaced with a thick, flexible material. Upon arrival, it had significant peeling due to warping, but it has been reattached. If the issue recurs, we recommend replacing it with an acrylic or PVC pickguard.
・Strap buttons: A genuine Gibson aluminum strap button has been added to the neck heel.
・Body Back Bracing: There were scattered instances of delamination across nearly all of the bracing, but it has been beautifully re-glued as part of the Pro Repair work.
・Truss rod cover: The fit has been corrected.

Transducer-Under-Saddle Pickup Specifications
・It is equipped with a Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural I, which is believed to be the original specification from the time of the guitar’s release. Since this is a straightforward 9V preamp with no controls mounted on the guitar itself, players who use a floor-based acoustic guitar preamp or volume pedal may find it easy to use and convenient.

This is a well-seasoned instrument that has been brought back to life through professional repair work. For further details, please contact the guitar sales staff at our Nagoya Sakae store!

Condition Grade: B: Shows significant scratches and signs of use, but is in good working condition for normal use

Serial Number: 00600014
Year of Manufacture: 2000
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard case (features a Gibson logo print; exterior and hardware show signs of age-related wear)
Accessories: None
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right?no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playability
String Height (Low String Side): 2.5 mm at the 12th fret
String Action (Treble Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 43.7 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.2 mm
Neck thickness near the 9th fret: 22.5 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Strings at Setup: D'Addario EJ-16 / .012-.053 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, deburring and shaping of fret sides, repair of bridge detachment, re-gluing of body back bracing, and truss rod cover installation and adjustment
Other: An additional strap button has been installed on the neck heel.

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements regarding the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item, and we are listing it simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.

*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***

All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.

Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Accessories: Please confirm the picture.

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The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.

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