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. Max also repaired a tiny hairline crack on the top with a couple cleats. 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 has one tiny hairline crack on the lower bout (pictured at the end of the post) that is cleated and repaired. 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