Gibson 1963 J-50 ADJ

Product Description

Gibson / 1963 J-50 ADJ

A classic born in the year music changed the world

1963: the year the Beatles released their debut album and Bob Dylan released "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan." A historic year, with the folk revival at its peak and popular music being dramatically redrawn. The J-50, born in 1942 as the natural-finish version of the J-45, was also evolving in its own way on the great wave of this era. By the mid-1960s, Gibson made major spec changes aimed at players switching over from electric guitars. This guitar strongly retains the specs from before those changes.

The first thing you notice when you pick it up is the presence of the neck.
With a nut width of about 43.5mm, the thick, rounded shape gives a solid grip yet sits comfortably in the hand. It is a grip found only before the move to the narrow neck around 1965.

It has an adjustable bridge, letting you adjust the action with the screws on each side. The hard, percussive attack of the ceramic saddle is also a characteristic of the J-50 of this era.
Visually, a highlight is the thin, large tortoiseshell pickguard. In the late '60s it changed to a thicker, redder one, so this look is unique to this era.

In the early '60s, singing with guitar and group playing were booming in the folk scene. Acoustic guitars needed a fast attack that would not get buried under the vocals or other instruments.
The sound of this 1963 J-50 is exactly that answer. Crisp, jangly overtones burst out the instant you strum with a pick, with a dry midrange carried by the well-aged mahogany body.
A single strum brings back the atmosphere of the folk era.

[SPEC]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 43.5mm
SCALE: 625mm
CASE: Non Original Hard Shell Case

[Repairs / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition]
As this is a used/vintage item, the information below reflects only what our inspection could confirm.
- Small dings, scuffs, weather checking and other wear consistent with its age.
- Crack repair (with patch reinforcement) on the back near the right waist.
- Crack repair (with patch reinforcement) at the upper right of the soundhole.
- Crack repair (with patch reinforcement) at the lower right of the soundhole (along the pickguard).
- Overlacquered overall.
- The endpin hole has been enlarged.

[Playing Condition]
- Action at the 12th fret: 6th string 2.5mm, 1st string 2.0mm
- The adjustable saddle allows the action to be raised or lowered.
- No choking or buzzing; plays well.

[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]

[Home Trial Service]
Since a mail-order purchase doesn't give you the chance to try the instrument in person, we offer a 6-day home trial after delivery. Please try it out at home, and if you're not satisfied, we'll refund the purchase price.
Note: round-trip shipping costs are the customer's responsibility.