Gibson 1939 J-55, Faded Vintage Sunburst. From the Gibson website: "When it was released, the J-55 carried on the tradition of Gibson round-shoulder acoustic instruments. It was one of four Jumbo guitars offered by Gibson in the 1930's, becoming extremely sought after decades after its original release. The new Custom Shop 1939 J-55 features premium ebony on the fingerboard and bridge, a long-scale neck, and a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top. Distinctive custom additions include a Moustache bridge, terraced fire stripe pickguard, and a wide 1.77 nut width."
Gibson 1939 J-55 Specs:
- Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Luthiers Choice AJ
- Scale Length: 25.5
- Fingerboard Radius: 12
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Number Of Frets: 19
- Frets: Legend Wire
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.77
- Joint: Compound Dovetail
- Body
- Body Shape: Advanced Jumbo
- Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Back: Mahogany
- Side: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional hand scalloped advanced X-bracing with Hide Glue
- Binding: Single-ply top, single-ply back
- Finish: Thin Finish Nitro, VOS
- Hardware
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Moustache
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning: Open back cream button
- Pickguard: Stair Step
- Truss Rod Cover: Black
- Bridge Pins: Bone
- Electronics
- Pickup: None
- Controls: None
- Miscellaneous
- Strings: .12, .16, .24, .32, .42, .53
- Case: Hardcase
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit
Incredibly good sounding acoustic. These retail for around £4700, grab yourself a deal while you can!
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Listed | a year ago |
Condition | Excellent (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 |
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