Classic ’50s J-50 A/E
Sweetwater is proud to present the Gibson Acoustic ’50s J-50 Original. This is the classic Gibson J-50, handcrafted by Gibson’s elite luthiers with a gorgeous Antique Natural Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides embellished by a distinctive ’50s-style tortoise pickguard. This Original Collection J-50 features a wider 1.725" nut and an LR Baggs VTC pickup for superior acoustic and amplified tone at home, onstage, and in the studio.
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Great-sounding LR Baggs VTC electronics
The Gibson Acoustic J-50 Original comes with LR Baggs’s VTC acoustic pickup system. This system features a low-profile under-saddle transducer that’s proven more stable and durable than many standard ribbon-type pickups. 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. Combined with an onboard preamplifier with an unobtrusive and removable volume control mounted just inside the soundhole, the VTC gives your J-50 a pure-sounding amplification presence.
Classic Gibson craftsmanship for impeccable sound, looks, and playability
Gibson’s reputation as a fine guitar builder dates back to the late 1800s. Handcrafted since day one by some of the most skilled luthiers around, Gibson acoustic guitars have inspired countless players around the world. When you pick up a Gibson acoustic, you know you’re getting the finest tonewoods, quality hardware, and incredible attention to detail. These instruments are built to sound great and stand the test of time. After moving from Kalamazoo, Michigan to Nashville, Tennessee (where Gibson electric guitars continue to be made), Gibson finally settled their acoustic operation in Bozeman, Montana, where they continue to handcraft some of the finest guitars on the planet. Sweetwater is proud to offer to you such a fine line of distinguished musical instruments.
Gibson Acoustic ’50s J-50 Original Product Features:
- Sitka spruce top
- Mahogany back and sides
- Mahogany neck, Round profile
- Rosewood fingerboard, 20 frets
- Bone nut
- Traditional belly up bridge
- Grover Strap Cream button tuners
- LR Baggs VTC electronics
