1967 Gibson B-45-12 Dreadnought 12-String Guitar

Overview: B-45-12 models aren't all that easy to find. They're the bigger cousin of the more-often-seen B-25-12 and, as such, tend to have a bigger, wider sound that's still defined by that "woody" Gibson tone. This one sure has it -- and the tailpiece load gives it a springy, quick feel compared to 12-strings with pin-bridge loads. It's a good-looking guitar, too, with big triangle inlays in the headstock, a redburst finish, and a body that borrows the Hummingbird's square-shoulders outline.

Repairs included: Luckily, this guitar did not need a whole lot. It had a couple of loose braces which got reglued and then I gave it a level/dress of the frets, recut/added compensation for the adjustable saddle, a restring, and setup work. It's playing bang-on and fit for service.

• Weight: 5 lbs 1 oz
• Scale length: 24 5/8"
• Nut width: 2"
• Neck shape: medium-fuller C/D
• Board radius: 10"
• Depth at first fret: 55/64"
• Depth at seventh fret: 1"
• Body width: 15 7/8"
• Body depth: 4 3/4"
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid mahogany
• Bracing type: x
• Bridge: rosewood
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: hair-under 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 44w-9 extra lights
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: wider/lower

Condition notes: It's completely original throughout save for the truss cover (looks newer to me) and my alteration of the saddle's top to add adequate compensation and a radius that matches the fretboard. There's weather-checking throughout the finish and small nicks, dings, and scuffs here and there as well. Overall, though, it looks grand. It's also crack-free. There's one larger/longer scratch near the tailpiece hanger at the endpin area.

It comes with: It has a more-recent hard case.

Consignor tag: SKWN