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Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1939 J-55 Faded Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1939 J-55 Faded Vintage Sunburst

$3,413.00
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Serial Number: 21614007

Weight: 4lbs

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Description
This item is in great condition and is barely used, showing only minor signs of usage from display on our showroom floor.

Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”

This instrument exclusively features woods hand-picked by CME’s expert guitar-buying team at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, paired with one of our favorite finishes, plus a thoughtful combination of preferred fingerboards, neck profiles, pickups, and hardware, to make this customized Gibson guitar.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 21614007
Product Color: Vintage Sunburst
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Traditional Hand-Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing, Red Spruce Braces w/Hide Glue
Body Binding: Single-Ply Top & Back

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: HIstoric AJ
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.769" (44.95mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7mm)
Number of Frets: 19 Frets
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Gibson Script Logo

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Ebony, Moustache, No Inlay
Tuning Machines: Open Back Cream Button
Fret Wire: Legend Wire
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: Fire Stripe
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Bone
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SKU: CSRS5539VS-21614007-U1

Description
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Weight: 4lbs
Serial Number: 21614007

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 21614007
Product Color: Vintage Sunburst
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Traditional Hand-Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing, Red Spruce Braces w/Hide Glue
Body Binding: Single-Ply Top & Back

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: HIstoric AJ
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.769" (44.95mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7mm)
Number of Frets: 19 Frets
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Gibson Script Logo

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Ebony, Moustache, No Inlay
Tuning Machines: Open Back Cream Button
Fret Wire: Legend Wire
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: Fire Stripe
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Bone