{"product_id":"vintage-gibson-j-50-usa-1968","title":"Vintage Gibson J-50 - USA 1968","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a Gibson J-50, a beautifully preserved example of Gibson’s iconic slope-shouldered jumbo acoustic, reintroduced in 1947 as the natural-finish counterpart to the legendary J-45. It presents in great player-grade condition overall, showing honest signs of long-term use and careful maintenance, and comes complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features a solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides, delivering a balanced and focused acoustic voice with warm lows, clear mids, and articulate highs. The tone is distinctly Gibson-rich, even, and responsive, with strong projection and excellent dynamic control across both strumming and fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features a professionally crafted replacement bridge by respected luthier Luke Parry, paired with a replaced saddle, improving stability and performance while maintaining the guitar’s vintage character. It is also fitted with an L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup system, providing a natural and powerful amplified tone that has proven highly effective on both large stages and intimate performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features a history of professional use, having served as a working instrument for touring Australian musicians, with appearances on major stages across the US, Europe, and Asia, including the Beacon Theatre in New York.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar shows typical vintage wear including finish checking, pick wear around the soundhole, light scratches and dings across the body, and minor cosmetic wear on the neck and headstock. A small, previously repaired back fissure has been professionally reinforced with internal bracing and is now stable with no movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayability is excellent, with a comfortable neck profile that feels smooth across all positions and a responsive, even setup with no dead spots. The guitar delivers a lively, inspiring playing experience with strong resonance and an unmistakable vintage Gibson feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good for its age with cosmetic wear consistent with a long working life, but structurally sound and fully functional. A characterful and road-proven Gibson J-50 that delivers classic acoustic tone, proven stage reliability, and decades of musical history. Comes with the original Gibson hard case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Montserrat; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #404040; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #404040; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: 'lumm=75000 lumo=25000'; background: #FBFBFB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1968\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Gibson J-50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mahogany back and sides with two-piece Sitka spruce top\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brazilian rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original Gibson Hard Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838854324543,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G67800000","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Vintage_Gibson_J-50_-_USA_1968.png?v=1782094810","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-gibson-j-50-usa-1968","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}