{"product_id":"gibson-j-45-flat-top-acoustic-guitar-1953-3564","title":"Gibson J-45 Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (1953)","description":"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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall 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.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell-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.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853241766028,"sku":"3564","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_34543b5e-d5cf-49f3-b4a3-bac2fd299cc5.jpg?v=1774332096","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-j-45-flat-top-acoustic-guitar-1953-3564","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}