American Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, 1956, Model J-50

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American Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, 1956, Model J-50, Serial Number 851795, the bound one-piece mahogany back, the mahogany sides, the mahogany neck, the painted peghead with GIBSON decal, the rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, the spruce top of medium grain, the natural finish, length of back 20 1/4 in., width of lower bout 16 in., with case.
Estimate $800-1,200

surface scratches, wear, varnish loss to front and patch on back, three checks to faux tortoise shell accent.

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