{"product_id":"gibson-j-45-deluxe-flat-top-acoustic-guitar-1995-12486","title":"Gibson J-45 Deluxe Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (1995)","description":"Gibson J-45 Deluxe Model Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (1995), made in Bozeman, Montana, serial # 90035019, sunburst finish, Indian rosewood back and sides, spruce top; laminated mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis early 1995 Gibson J-45 Deluxe was a special Bozeman, Montana shop model built as part of the commemoration of 100 years of Gibson (they used 1894 as a start date). Special features of this model include beautifully figured Indian rosewood back and sides, a major departure from the model's traditional mahogany construction. The Martin-like abalone rosette and top purfling really stand out against the dark sunburst top, giving the guitar a very flashy and somewhat unique look. The back is triple bound and finished in natural to highlight the rosewood grain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar is further adorned with Bela Voce banjo-style shaped pearl inlay on the multi-bound rosewood fingerboard, with a multi-bound larger headstock sporting a pearl Gibson logo and engraved pearl \"Only a Gibson is good enough\" banner. The fairly slim laminated neck has more of a \"V\" profile than most Gibsons since the late 1930s, an interesting if slightly quixotic design choice as this was never a J-45 feature. The tuners are Gold Grovers. The scale is the standard Gibson 24 3\/4\" with a 1 11\/16\" nut; the rosewood belly bridge is similar to the early post-WWII SJ pattern. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guitar first appeared on Gibson's price list in 1994 retailing at a stiff $2,999. The price jumped to $3,199.00 in 1995; here are no further listings after that though a some stragglers continued to ship later. This somewhat unusual guitar is sort of like a J-45 mated with a Martin D-41, a very deluxe instrument and very nice showcase for the design and craftsmanship of Gibson's Bozeman, Montana operation. It has a unique sound: a little Gibson, a little Martin, powerful but smooth and a very striking look that sets it apart from just about any other flat top.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 41 in. (104.1 cm.), 16 3\/16 in. (41.1 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 4 5\/8 in. (11.7 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 24 3\/4 in. (629 mm.). Width of nut is 1 11\/16 in. (43 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relatively clean guitar overall, just about 30 years old showing some play time with light wear and some age-oriented finish marks. There are scattered random dings and dents to the top, back and sides but no heavy wear. The center laminate on the neck has shrunken up just a bit, with some light flaking to the finish in a couple of spots. This is more pronounced on the backstrip, where there is more noticeable flaking along the center line. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA simple contact pickup has been attached under the bridgeplate, wired to an endpin jack. There is a gold Gibson strap button on the heelcap, likely added as well. There are no other repairs or alterations. The guitar plays very well with a fairly low action for a jumbo and has a smooth, versatile sound. It includes the original hardshell case. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853639929996,"sku":"12486","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_2497f877-d2c0-455f-99c9-ba0ab204ac07.jpg?v=1774342048","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-j-45-deluxe-flat-top-acoustic-guitar-1995-12486","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}