Gibson J-55

$1,200.00 to $4,999.00 Price Tier: High-end

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5.0 (2)

$1,200.00 8 available Used

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$3,899.00

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$4,999.00

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Carter Vintage

$4,500.00

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Average Price: $3,650

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$200

$601+

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In the Steel-string Acoustic Guitars category, Gibson J-55 is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Product specs

Brand	Gibson
Model	J-55
Finish	Natural
Year	1972 - 1979
Made In	United States
Categories	Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Active Preamp	No
Back Material	Mahogany
Body Shape	Dreadnought
Color Family	Tan
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Model Family	Gibson J-55
Neck Material	Maple
Number of Frets	20
Number of Strings	6-String
Pickup	None
Right / Left Handed	Right Handed
Series	Gibson Norlin Era
Sides Material	Mahogany
String Type	Steel
Top Material	Spruce

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What type of wood is used in the construction of the Gibson J-55?: The Gibson J-55 features a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, providing a warm and resonant sound typical of dreadnought acoustic guitars.
Is the Gibson J-55 suitable for fingerstyle playing?: Yes, the Gibson J-55's dreadnought body shape and rich tonal qualities make it versatile for various playing styles, including fingerstyle.
Does the Gibson J-55 come with a built-in pickup?: No, the Gibson J-55 does not include a built-in pickup, making it a purely acoustic guitar ideal for traditional playing settings.
What is the neck material of the Gibson J-55, and how does it affect playability?: The Gibson J-55 has a maple neck, which offers a sturdy feel and contributes to the guitar's bright, clear tone.
How many frets does the Gibson J-55 have?: The Gibson J-55 has 20 frets, allowing for a wide range of notes and playability across different musical genres.

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Alex Lifeson

Guitarist

Rush

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In the article, Alex states (regarding Rush's Hemispheres):

“By that time I had my ES-355, and my acoustics were a Gibson Dove, J-55 and a B-45 12-string. I had my Marshall in the studio. I had the Twin and two Hiwatts, which I was also using live, but the Marshall was my real workhorse."

Keith Urban

Guitarist, Bassist

Artists of Then, Now & Forever

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"Other Gibsons that Urban has played, or is currently playing, include a 1961 SG Junior in near-pristine condition that he picked up about a year ago, an ES-345 from the 1970s, a ’63 Melody Maker, a 1952 Gibson J-55 and a 1952 Les Paul Standard."

John Osborne

Guitarist

Brothers Osborne

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At 48:12 in Andrew Masters' YouTube video "EPIC HOME STUDIO Setup 2024 | John Osborne (studio tour)," John Osborne is shown demonstrating a Gibson J-55 acoustic guitar, which is placed in a guitar rack to the right of his guitar room.

Roy Book Binder

Guitarist

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On page 53 of the book "Gibson's Fabulous Flat-top Guitars: An Illustrated History & Guide" Roy can be seen with a Gibson model J-55, an extremely rare guitar.