{"product_id":"gibson-johnny-smith-archtop-electric-sunburst-1964","title":"Gibson Johnny Smith Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1964  [USED]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Gibson Johnny Smith archtop electric guitar dates to 1964 and is in largely original and good working condition.   The orange label includes the term 'Union Made', which first started to appear in 1964 and was used until about 1969. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar was professionally refretted long ago, and while it plays reasonably well the frets are quite low and flat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics, tuners and tailpiece look original, though the tailpiece is missing the 'Johnny Smith' insert.  While the hardware has a gold finish, this has been removed from the top of the pickup.  The tuners are Kluson 'Sealfast' models with metal keystone-shaped buttons.  The tailpiece is original with a section of its plating worn.  The bridge is a traditional ebony adjustable model with Mother of Pearl inserts to the ends.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish is in overall good condition with light to moderate expected play wear.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original hard shell case is included, and would benefit from a handle replacement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson Johnny Smith archtop electric was introduced in 1961 and built under that name until 1989, and is now available as a custom order under the name ‘Le Grande’. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 17 inches across, the Gibson Johnny Smith is one of the biggest-bodied guitars Gibson has offered, along with the L5 and Super 400, and sports a rounded ‘Venetian’ cutaway. The top is carved from Sitka Spruce with an X-bracing system, and is relatively thick to reduce feedback when amplified. The arched back is bookmatched flamed Maple. The sides and neck are also Maple, with Ebony for the fingerboard and bridge.   The body blocks and linings are Mahogany. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is three-piece Maple with narrow Walnut separators.  The neck and headstock are both bound and the Ebony fingerboard has Mother of Pearl block position markers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually for Gibson, this model has a 25 inch (635mm) scale length. Gibson normally uses either 24.6, 24.75 inch or 25.5 inch scale lengths, and the 25 inch scale is standard for PRS guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its introduction, the Johnny Smith was intended as an acoustic\/electric, and it carries a mini-humbucking pickup mounted on the bass side of the neck and on the pickguard. The volume control and output jack are also mounted on the pickguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Smith was one of the premiere guitarists in the late 1940’s into the early 1960’s and from the early 1950’s was one of the first to introduce the ‘Chord Melody’ style of playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1993%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"No Returns or Refunds on Used or Consignments - The Twelfth Fret\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/No-Refunds-No-Returns-On-Used-or-Consignment-Items-TheTweflthFret.jpg?v=1717033061\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.4317%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12fret.com\/the-twelfth-fret-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Our Full Terms Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eJohnny Smith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Manufacturer:  \u003c\/strong\u003eGibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument year:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1964\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Archtop Electric Acoustic Gitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument serial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e  67321, Union Made during 1964 at Kalamazoo Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/pages\/the-twelfth-fret-used-instrument-and-amplifier-rating-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstrument Condition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCITIES Documentation Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.512 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.96 kgs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  25 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 635 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1.736 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e  44.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase included:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase original:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Shell Archtop Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems in Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190645\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; 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