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Full front view of a natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, standing in its open, purple-lined hard case.
01 / 24Full front view of a natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, standing in its open, purple-lined hard case.
The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar's body and lower fretboard are visible, showing a tortoiseshell pickguard and chrome trapeze tailpiece.
02 / 24The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar's body and lower fretboard are visible, showing a tortoiseshell pickguard and chrome trapeze tailpiece.
The guitar's back and neck are visible, with a dark red finish and some wear, resting in a black case with purple plush lining.
03 / 24The guitar's back and neck are visible, with a dark red finish and some wear, resting in a black case with purple plush lining.
The guitar's back, a rich reddish-brown with visible wood grain, shows light wear and scratches, framed by a purple case.
04 / 24The guitar's back, a rich reddish-brown with visible wood grain, shows light wear and scratches, framed by a purple case.
Close-up, top-down view of the black headstock with 12 cream tuning pegs, showing some wear on the edges.
05 / 24Close-up, top-down view of the black headstock with 12 cream tuning pegs, showing some wear on the edges.
The back of a dark reddish-brown headstock with a serial number stamped at the top, featuring 12 cream-colored tuning pegs.
06 / 24The back of a dark reddish-brown headstock with a serial number stamped at the top, featuring 12 cream-colored tuning pegs.
Rear view of the dark reddish-brown headstock, showing two rows of cream-buttoned tuners and a chipped top edge.
07 / 24Rear view of the dark reddish-brown headstock, showing two rows of cream-buttoned tuners and a chipped top edge.
The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled from the upper left, showing the body, pickguard, bridge, and trapeze tailpiece.
08 / 24The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled from the upper left, showing the body, pickguard, bridge, and trapeze tailpiece.
The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled from the upper left, showing its tortoise pickguard, rosewood bridge, and trapeze tailpiece.
09 / 24The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled from the upper left, showing its tortoise pickguard, rosewood bridge, and trapeze tailpiece.
The 12-string acoustic guitar's natural finish top shows light wear, with a tortoiseshell pickguard and a chrome trapeze tailpiece.
10 / 24The 12-string acoustic guitar's natural finish top shows light wear, with a tortoiseshell pickguard and a chrome trapeze tailpiece.
The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled to show the body, with a tortoiseshell pickguard and chrome trapeze tailpiece.
11 / 24The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled to show the body, with a tortoiseshell pickguard and chrome trapeze tailpiece.
The back of the guitar, angled from the neck, shows a reddish-brown wood grain with light binding and some minor surface wear.
12 / 24The back of the guitar, angled from the neck, shows a reddish-brown wood grain with light binding and some minor surface wear.
The back of the reddish-brown acoustic guitar, showing light wear and a cream binding, with the neck visible on the left.
13 / 24The back of the reddish-brown acoustic guitar, showing light wear and a cream binding, with the neck visible on the left.
The back of the acoustic guitar, with a dark reddish-brown wood grain and light binding, shows minor scuffs and wear.
14 / 24The back of the acoustic guitar, with a dark reddish-brown wood grain and light binding, shows minor scuffs and wear.
The back of the natural finish acoustic guitar shows a reddish-brown wood grain with light binding and some minor surface wear.
15 / 24The back of the natural finish acoustic guitar shows a reddish-brown wood grain with light binding and some minor surface wear.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with 12 strings, showing the nut and first 5 frets with circular pearloid inlays.
16 / 24Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with 12 strings, showing the nut and first 5 frets with circular pearloid inlays.
A close-up of the guitar's interior, showing a light-colored label with "B-25-12-N" printed vertically in dark gray.
17 / 24A close-up of the guitar's interior, showing a light-colored label with "B-25-12-N" printed vertically in dark gray.
The upper bout of a natural finish acoustic guitar, showing the soundhole, strings, and fretboard, with light wear and checking.
18 / 24The upper bout of a natural finish acoustic guitar, showing the soundhole, strings, and fretboard, with light wear and checking.
Close-up of the guitar's upper body, showing the natural finish, tortoise pickguard, soundhole, and fretboard with light finish checking.
19 / 24Close-up of the guitar's upper body, showing the natural finish, tortoise pickguard, soundhole, and fretboard with light finish checking.
The lower body of the natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar, showing the wooden bridge, chrome trapeze tailpiece, and tortoiseshell pickguard.
20 / 24The lower body of the natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar, showing the wooden bridge, chrome trapeze tailpiece, and tortoiseshell pickguard.
The back of the guitar, showing the reddish-brown wood grain, light binding, and a few scratches and dings on the lower bout.
21 / 24The back of the guitar, showing the reddish-brown wood grain, light binding, and a few scratches and dings on the lower bout.
The guitar's back, a rich reddish-brown with visible wood grain, shows light scratches and scuffs, framed by cream binding.
22 / 24The guitar's back, a rich reddish-brown with visible wood grain, shows light scratches and scuffs, framed by cream binding.
The guitar's dark reddish-brown neck, with a glossy finish and visible wood grain, shows minor wear and reflections.
23 / 24The guitar's dark reddish-brown neck, with a glossy finish and visible wood grain, shows minor wear and reflections.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the natural finish top, dark brown sides, chrome trapeze tailpiece, and endpin jack.
24 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the natural finish top, dark brown sides, chrome trapeze tailpiece, and endpin jack.

Gibson

1966 Gibson B-25N-12N Small Body 12-String Acoustic Natural Finish w/HSC

$2,295.00

Available

  • Year1966
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSan Diego
  • CaseHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1966
Model
Gibson B-25N-12N Small Body 12-String Acoustic Natural Finish
Finish
Natural
Condition
Very Good
Store
San Diego

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.99
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.91

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Top
Spruce
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Frets Show Some Use But In Overall Very Good Condition With Plenty Of Life Left

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Aftermarket Passive Pickup Installed Near Strap Pin

Case

Case
HSC

Description

1966 Gibson B-25N-12N Small Body 12-String Acoustic Natural Finish w/HSC

In Very Good Condition With Play Wear Visible Throughout Including Some Dings And Scratches, Most Prominently On The Back Of The Headstock (See Photos)

No Cracks, But Finish Checking Visible

Recently Professionally Setup, Plays Well With Low Action

Replaced Tailpiece

Spruce Top Showing Some Finish Checking

Rosewood Fingerboard With Dot Inlays

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.91", At 10th Fret 1.02"

Comes With Non-Original Hard Case

Rich, jangly, and full of vintage charm—this 1966 Gibson B-25N-12N delivers the lush, shimmering voice only a true ‘60s 12-string can provide. Its comfortable small-body design makes it more playable than most vintage 12-strings, while the classic Natural finish and seasoned tonewoods offer warmth, balance, and undeniable character. A beautifully aged piece of Gibson history that’s equally at home in the studio, on stage, or in a serious vintage collection.

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