1970 Gibson B-25 00-Size Guitar

In 1970 the venerable B-25/LG-2 model got a few changes. The necks moved-over to the wide-headstock, pearl-inlaid logo, three-piece (with a volute) configuration, the pickguard got smaller and more Martin-like, and the bridge changed to "belly down" in shape. On this guitar, the bracing is also ever-so-slightly stiffer in the top and the back bracing is wider and flatter which is much more practical and sturdy compared to the earlier back bracing which tends to get dislodged as the gluing footprint is more narrow.

These changes add-up to a guitar that actually sounds more like a mid-1950s LG-2 or LG-3 model. It has more cut and punch, a drier bass, and a lot more mids. It's a great sound for an "old time" player as it sits in the mix just-so and you can hear all of your notes popping back at you. The '60s B-25/LG-2 models tend more towards a sweeter low-end but with scooped upper-mids and highs (though it's not always the rule).

Someone did a bit of repair to the guitar before it wound-up here -- it's had a neck reset and at least a bridge reglue/saddle replacement work done as well as a small crack repair done near the pickguard on the top. There's also another small hairline crack repaired on the top under the low E string area. Our work in-shop was just glorified setup work, but suffice to say it now plays spot-on and is ready to go.

Repairs included: a fret level/dress and good setup.

Weight: 4 lbs 10 oz

Scale length: 24 5/8"

Nut width: 1 9/16"

Neck shape: slim D

Board radius: 10"

Body width: 14 1/4"

Body depth: 4 1/2"

Top wood: solid spruce

Back & sides wood: solid mahogany

Bracing type: x

Bridge: rosewood

Fretboard: rosewood

Neck wood: mahogany

Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
String gauges: 54w-12

Truss rod: adjustable

Neck relief: straight

Fret style: low jumbo

Condition notes: it appears all original save perhaps a replaced bridge. The bridge is cut for the adjustable saddle it would have had originally but the slot has been filled and a traditional drop-in saddle installed. It's possible this is the original bridge but that it's just been sanded and thus discolored a little. It is the correct shape and style for this year. Aside from that, there's pickwear around the pickguard's lower edge and general usewear throughout. The finish shows fine weather-checking/crackle throughout and there are nicks, dings, and small scratches here and there. It looks nice, though! There's one repaired hairline crack below the pickguard's bottom edge, too (pictured) and an almost-invisible repaired hairline crack in the same area under the low E string. As usual, per the fret style at the time, the frets are jumbo in size but lower-medium in height.

It comes with: a new, simple gigbag.