Vintage Acoustic Guitar

100% unplayed, these sell new for $2399, save a TON! here!!! I just got this one in from a dealer friend of mine.  Bought some of his overstock. It has never been played, only taken out to photograph (and I did give it one quick strum to check the action and tone... incredible)...

Here is the description from Musiciansfriend...

Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in
1942, Gibson's most popular round-shoulder dreadnought guitar is
world-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and
excellent projection. Subtle changes to the bracing of its
predecessor—the J-35—made Gibson's J-45 Standard one of most technically
advanced acoustic electric guitars of its time.

Nickel Grover Rotomatic Tuners

Grover's
original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant
style and performance exactly suited for the Gibson J-45. With a gear
ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable
housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post.
All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility
of slippage. A countersunk tension screw lets you regulate the tuning
tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside the gearbox provides
smooth and accurate tuning stability.

Body Tonewoods (back, sides and top)

The
top of the Gibson J-45 acoustic electric guitar is made from AA-grade
Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed from
pattern-grade Honduran mahogany, giving the J-45 guitar its world
renowned full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection.
Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out are two of the
most pivotal processes in Gibson's guitar-building process. Beginning
with its first catalog in 1903, Gibson has assured its customers that
every guitar would be built using woods with "the most durable, elastic,
and sonorous qualities," and today's guitars from Gibson Acoustic
maintain that standard.

Pickguard

The
pickguard for the J-45 acoustic electric guitar is Gibson's standard
plain tortoise tear drop shape, which has been used on the J-45 since
its introduction in 1942. As with all of Gibson's pickguards, the
coloring, inlay, and binding are all done by hand.

Rosette

The
rosette on this Gibson acoustic guitar is a simple single-ring rosette
consisting of three-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance
to the Gibson J-45 Standard.

Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and Dot Inlays

The
fingerboard of Gibson's J-45 is constructed from the highest grade
rosewood on earth, which is personally inspected and qualified by
Gibson's team of skilled experts before it enters the Gibson factories.
The resilience of this durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely
balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity
and bite. The J-45 guitar's dot inlays are made of genuine mother of
pearl, measuring approximately 1/4-inch in diameter, and are inserted
into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn't
require the use of fillers. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edge
instead of the usual right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the
neck. Gibson Acoustic's rolled edges are slightly beveled for an
extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the
J-45.

L.R. Baggs Element Active Acoustic Pickup System

Gibson
Acoustic's J-45 comes equipped with the popular Element Active Acoustic
Pickup System from L.R. Baggs, which features a low-profile undersaddle
element—or transducer—that's proven more stable and durable than many
standard ribbon-type pickups. Combined with an onboard preamp with an
unobtrusive and removable volume control mounted just inside the
soundhole, the Element delivers performance not previously attainable
from an undersaddle pickup. Its sleek and effective design removes
unnecessary internal components to enhance the coupling between the
pickup and the guitar, and improve the sensitivity of the transducer for
a robust, lively, and natural acoustic sound with excellent dynamics
and delicate high end. The Element works with a standard 9V battery,
which is housed inside the guitar in L.R. Bagg's new "Battery Bagg."

Bracing

Every
acoustic guitar made by Gibson features hand-scalloped, radiused top
bracing inside the body, a feature normally found only in limited run,
hand-made guitars. By scalloping each brace by hand, the natural sound
of the acoustic is focused more toward the center of the body, enhancing
the instrument's sound projection. The Gibson J-45 Standard guitar
features a variation of Gibson's "X" bracing pattern situated behind the
soundhole, with a set of tall and thin braces for the back, and
scalloped tall and thin braces for the top. This legendary bracing
design delivers a balanced expression, with punchy, deep lows, warm
mids, and clear, crisp highs. When pushed for more volume, the Gibson
J-45 projects a natural compression, which helps it blend nicely with
any accompaniment.

Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.

Features

• AA-grade Sitka spruce top
• Pattern-grade Honduras mahogany back and sides
• Mother-of-pearl Gibson headstock logo
• Graph Tech nut
• Nickel Grover Rotomatic tuners
• Rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges and dot inlays
• L.R. Baggs Element active acoustic pickup system
• Hand-scalloped, radiused bracing

I will ship to
anywhere in the world.  Paypal users must have a confirmed and verified
address (and I will only ship to this address)... I ship UPS for USA
and Canada shipping, and Ups for international shipping.

I am not a Gibson Dealer, so these do not come with a warranty.  They
are however exactly as described, mint condition.  Although they are in
new condition, I can't sell them as a new guitar. If you want a
warranty, buy them new from an authorized dealer and pay their insanely
high prices, but if you want a quality guitar, for hundreds (and
sometimes) thousands less, buy it from me, a trusted and proven ebay
seller.

Shipping
will generally run about $250 for worldwide, but please contact me
first for an exact shipping quote if you are buying from another
country... Also, you the buyer are responsible for any taxes your
country charges you on the shipment. They can be high, sometimes up to
30% or more depending on your country.  Please email first with any
questions pertaining to customs fees, and I will do my best to answer
them for you, I ship overseas all the time, and have become pretty good
at it ; ) . 

Please
ask any and all questions, you will love this beauty, and please check
my other auctions for some more amazing and rare guitars.