1957 J-50

Step back in time with this vintage 1957 Gibson J-50 acoustic, a true gem for collectors and players alike. This round-shoulder dreadnought has exceptional vintage craftsmanship and a warm, balanced tone. It has been set-up with frets freshly polish and is playing like a dream! A fresh bridge saddle has been installed due to the original being cracked in half - original is inside the vintage clipboard case. 

Features:

• Era: 1950s
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Fingerboard Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
• Bracing: Traditional X-bracing for enhanced resonance
• Scale Length: 24.75 inches
• Nut Width: Approximately 1.725 inches
• Bridge: Rosewood with a belly-up design for stability and enhanced tone
• Pickguard: Classic Tortoise Shell

Distinctive Qualities:

• Natural Finish: Unlike its J-45 counterpart, the J-50 features a natural finish that highlights the beauty of the wood.
• Adjustable Truss Rod: Allows for easy neck adjustments, a feature introduced in the mid-1950s.
• Tapered Headstock and Kluson Deluxe Tuners: Adding to the guitar’s vintage appeal and ensuring tuning stability.
• Dot Inlays: Simple and elegant, these inlays enhance the guitar’s classic look.

Sound Profile:

The 1950s Gibson J-50 is celebrated for its warm, balanced tone, rich midrange, and clear, bright highs. The solid mahogany body offers a strong, resonant sound with excellent projection, perfect for fingerpicking and strumming.

Collectibility:

Vintage Gibson J-50s from the 1950s are highly sought after. These models are rare finds, prized for their quality craftsmanship and the distinctive, timeless sound that only a vintage Gibson can deliver.

Included: vintage chipboard case
Shipping: Free Secure Shipping within CONUS
STL Local?: Pick-up & Drop-off Available - please contact to set an appointment

Please Read Before Purchase:
This guitar is sold as-is, and we have made every effort to accurately describe its condition. Given its vintage nature, all sales are final. We encourage you to review the detailed photos and description carefully, and feel free to reach out with any questions before making your purchase. By buying this guitar, you acknowledge and accept that it is a pre-owned, vintage instrument and may exhibit wear and characteristics typical of guitars from this era. No returns or refunds will be accepted for issues related to condition discrepancies that have been disclosed or are evident in the photographs provided.

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