MODIFIED SLOPE-SHOULDER J-50

( built to exact vintage spec • torrefied top )

VINTAGE Gibson J-50

This J-50 is the guitar James Taylor began his carreer playing. It's a brand new build, to spec, but with signgicant modifications to emulate the sound of James Taylor's guitar.
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VINTAGE Gibson J-50

The only difference between this back and those made by Gibson is the center stripe matching the bindings. I nice touch.
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VINTAGE Gibson J-50

The top is torrefied red spruce, with mahogany back and sides. Tuners are vintage spec.
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VINTAGE Gibson J-50

This J-50 is the guitar James Taylor began his carreer playing. It's a brand new build, to spec, but with signgicant modifications to emulate the sound of James Taylor's guitar. A curiousity: a Martin volute carved on the back of a Gibson Headstock.
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Following are instrument designs and restorations done from 1970-2020

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