Vintage Acoustic Guitar

1964 Gibson J-45 Acoustic Guitar!
Near Pristine 100% Original Condition!
Free U.S.A. Shipping!

For your consideration is this 1964 Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar. Purchased in May 2010 form the original owner, this beautiful example is 100% all original with absolutely zero issues. With the exception of very minimal superficial playing wear, this particular guitar (serial number 187112) is in extremely excellent cosmetic condition. While not quite mint, it is the next best caliber. In addition to looking like a (46-year old) near new guitar, this guitar plays and sounds fantastic. Much nicer in every respect than any currently available on eBay or Gbase, we reasonably priced ours to sell quickly, so take advantage of this great Buy It Now deal, as it wont last long! Please view the photos in our flash gallery to the right, but be sure to see all 60+ images on our website!
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As stated, this guitar is 100% ALL original with absolutely no issues. This no excuses example is perfect for both collectors and players, as it looks, plays, and sounds better than any we’ve had in the last 5 years. There are no cracks, no breaks, no repairs, and no modifications whatsoever, and it comes with the original case.
The original cherry sunburst finish is bright, vibrant, and attractive, as is the original cherry back, sides, and neck. There is very very light weather-checking on several small areas on the top (basically invisible to the eye in normal light,) with no other signs of such anywhere else on the guitar. There are two relatively sizeable superficial imprint scratches on the top, along with some playing wear around the edge of the sound hole. The bridge is perfectly intact and solid, with the top displaying absolutely zero evidence of bellying or fatigue. The original injection-molded plastic pickguard is also in perfect structural condition with no cracks and no signs of pulling from the top. The neck heel is also solid and clean. The neck angle is great, which enables low effortless action all the way up and back down the fingerboard. The headstock is in great condition, as are the original frets.

This particular example is also a great functional instrument, and better than those several years earlier and than those which came later. The early 60’s J-series acoustics featured plastic bridges, which are less desirable due to their lack of traditional acoustical properties. Additionally, plastic bridges often lifted from the top, creating an even more problematic structural issue. Later versions (from 1965-1969) feature a smaller nut width, which ironically make the guitar more difficult to play. So this great guitar appears at the crossroads of the transitional 1960’s models, where the bridge is made of Brazilian rosewood and the nut width is the traditional 1 11/16” width. It does also feature the more bulky injection-molded pickguard and a ceramic adjustable bridge, however, neither of which distract nearly as much as the aforementioned transitional features.

The guitar plays great, and the recent installation of Thomastik strings enhanced the already beautiful tonality quite a bit. The guitar is clean and evenly balanced, with good volume. It is easy to play, and the medium-sized soft C-shape neck profile feels absolutely perfect, not unlike that of an SG or ES-335 from the same year.

The guitar comes with the original faultless plushline case, and an original era appropriate strap.Also, check out our website for 50+ more photographs of this guitar! Click Here to view!

All auctions now include a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Vintage Gear Hollywood, including: make, model, serial#, notes, and current replacement/retail value! (A $35 value)
GOOD LUCK, and remember this auction includes FREE Shipping within the Continental U.S.A.

Also, check out our website for 50+ more photographs of this guitar!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW!

ABOUT (top)
Vintage Gear L.L.C. is an online music store specializing in all musical equipment. We have been buying, selling, and trading, high quality used and vintage musical gear for over 30 years. Please let us share our great expertise and vast experience with you. We are pleased to offer some of our instruments for sale on eBay for our customers who are unable to come in and buy from us in person. Please remember that all of our eBay items are strictly available online, and although all items are available in the store for inspection, we do not cancel auctions for premature sales. We do allow in-person inspection of items in our store by High Bidders, though at this time we cannot facilitate item demonstrations. We encourage you to contact us with any questions and by all means please come in and visit.
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Payment Policy: We accept most forms of payment, including: ALL credit cards (AMEX, Visa, Mastercard, Discover.) We can process all credit card purchases over the phone via our physical in store merchant terminal. We do NOT accept PayPal. We accept many forms of payment and can facilitate payment plans if necessary - please call us at (323) 876-9862 to discuss options. All payments must be made or arranged within 72 hours upon the end if an auction, otherwise the item will be re-listed. Please note that ALL items being shipped within the state of California are subject to 9.75% sales tax, as required by law.

Shipping Policy:
We offer United States Postal Service (USPS) Priority Mail as our standard shipping service for both Domestic and International shipments. Items, which exceed the USPS 70 lb. weight limit, will be shipped via DB Schenker transportation services. All items are shipped via the United States Postal Service, and all packages are shipped with Signature Confirmation.
We proudly offer Worldwide shipping. Having shipped thousands of instruments all over the World, we can assure our International customers that we take great care in our professional packing service and can guarantee a safe arrival. All items are packed with entirely new packing materials, and S&H charges include both tracking information and signature confirmations. All items are fully insured for the full sale value. For International customers, an additional separate sale invoice will be placed in an envelope on the exterior of the package as to expedite customs processing, unless otherwise requested.
All items are declared at full value, and we never declare a lower value on Customs forms. The flat rate shipping quotes included in our auctions are accurate and are non-negotiable, unless you are having your item shipped to Canada, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Ukraine, or Brunei. Buyers in Canada can expect a 35% discount from the flat rate International shipping cost posted, while buyers in Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Ukraine, and Brunei are subject to a 30% extra shipping charge due to recent USPS dimensional weight price increases. If USPS.com does not recognize your shipping address, it will require an additional 48 hours for your package to be processed. Though it is extremely rare, various International locations do not have shipment receipt depots for items weighing over 70 lbs. Subsequently, these customers’ packages can only be sent to the nearest airport. We do accept local pickup from winning bidders wishing to do so.

Return and Refund Policy:
We take pride in our ability to provide our customers with the most accurate expert written description, in addition to, an abundance of high quality photographs. Due to the nature of the used items we sell, we do not offer warranties. All sales are final, and we do not offer REFUNDS or RETURNS, unless otherwise stated.

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