Gibson Limited Edition 1959 J-50 Thermally Aged Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Gibson Limited Edition 1959 J-50 Thermally Aged Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Action Position Back
Gibson Limited Edition 1959 J-50 Thermally Aged Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Action Position Back
Conjure up the warm sounds of the 1950s with this beautiful J-50. A thermally aged Adirondack Sitka spruce top projects complex overtones with high volume.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
LR Baggs Element VTC pickup Transparent sound with volume and tone controls
Mahogany neck Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
Thermally Aged Adirondack Sitka Spruce Top Aged to vintage specs; crisp, clean tone

The Limited Edition 1959 J-50 combines all of the vintage look and feel with the incredible tonal response of Gibson’s proprietary Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top. The Thermally Aged top replicates the look and sound of a vintage instrument providing a superior sounding guitar straight out of the case. Other vintage appointments include hot hide glue top and back, legend fret wire, bone nut and saddle, and double antique finish.

- Series: Limited Edition
- Body Style: J-45
- Back: Mahogany
- Top: Thermally Aged Adirondack Sitka Spruce
- Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing with hot hide glue top and back.
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: '59
- Neck width: 1.725
- Neckjoint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale length: Short
- Number of frets: 20
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl dots
- Binding: Multi Ply Top, Single Ply Back
- Bridge: Traditional belly up, rosewood
- Tuners: Grover Strap Cream Button
- Plating: Nickel
- Electronics: Pickup LR Baggs VTC
- Finish/Case: Finishes available Antique Natural Case Gibson Hardshell

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted November 2, 2018 by Steven M in La Vernia, TX

"Wow!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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First & foremost the 59’ neck profile is it!I can’t find anything wrong. The custom shop knocked it out of the park with this one. Looks, feels & sounds great. I’m pleasantly surprised with the set up. Thank you zZounds & Gibson.

Musical Background:

Amateur guitarist

Musical Style:

Rockin’ Country
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