Gibson J-45 Model Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (1953), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst top, dark back and sides finish, mahogany back, sides and neck, spruce top, black tolex hard shell case.
A great-playing and sounding J-45 from 1953. This is a typical early 50's style slope-shoulder Jumbo, with a deep and powerful but well-modulated sound. The top has a dark sunburst finish, well-worn but still mostly intact; the mahogany neck is slim and comfortable. Tall, narrow braces and the well-aged spruce top contribute mightily to this guitar's strong tone, tempered by years of play.
This guitar was previously owned by noted Texas songwriter/performer Ray Wylie Hubbard, author of "Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother" and many other inspired tunes.
Overall length is 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm.), 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm.) width, and 5 in. (12.7 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.).
Well-worn and very played in, but no major damage except for several old well-repaired back cracks. Good neck angle with plenty of saddle, original bridge and pickguard, and original Kluson deluxe tuners with replaced buttons. Currently equipped with a pickup/preamp system, this is an excellent gigging or recording guitar with tons of vibe. Comes with a newer HSC. Very Good + Condition.
