Gibson SJN Country-Western Natural 1956

Summary

Finish: Finish on the body and face of the headstock is original, the back of the neck has been refinished.

Top Material: Spruce Top

Body Material: Mahogany Body

Body Details: Spruce top with mahogany back and sides. A hole has been drilled and plugged on the treble side of the body.

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Profile: C shape neck

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .82" 10th .91"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00

Nut Width: 1-11/16 in

Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound brazilian rosewood fingerboard. -Neck has been reset and refretted. -The base of heel has been replaced. -The back of the neck has been reshaped and refinished, particularly near the first position and nut.

Electronics: None

Pickup Measurements: N/A

Hardware: -Tuners have been replaced.-Endpin hole has been drilled and plugged, endpin is not original.

Weight: 4 lbs 3.8 oz

Modifications / Repairs: -Mahogany neck with bound brazilian rosewood fingerboard. -Neck has been reset and refretted. -The base of heel has been replaced. -The back of the neck has been reshaped and refinished, particularly near the first position and nut. -Tuners have been replaced. -The back of the neck (not including the face of the headstock) has been refinished. -A hole has been drilled for a strap button on the neck heel. -A hole has been drilled and plugged on the treble side of the body.-Endpin hole has been drilled and plugged, endpin is not original.

Case Details: Non-original hardshell case has some cosmetic wear but is structurally secure.

Cosmetic Condition: This guitar has light wear for its age. This guitar has light wear for its ages. The body has scratches, dents, light buckle rash, and weather checking throughout. The neck has some dents, scratches, and light weather checking.

Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief. -Factory order number is not legible.-The appointments suggest that this guitar was built between late 1955 and 1960.