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1971 J.W Gallagher G-50 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural w/HSC

$4,795.00

1971 J.W Gallagher G-50 Acoustic In Natural Finish

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Moderate Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Various Deep Scratches, Dings, And Marks Visible Throughout As Shown (See Photos)

Hairline Separation On Dovetail Neck Joint, Very Minor And Does Not Affect Structural Integrity Or Require Repair (See Photos)

Small Wood Repair Visible On Fingerboard At 12th Fret 

Made In Tennessee

Double-Bound Dreadnought Body With Mahogany Back And Sides And Solid Spruce Top

Rosewood Bridge With Drop-In Compensated Saddle, Original Saddle Slot Has Been Professionally Filled And Moved Further Back For Improved Intonation

Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish

Mahogany Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard And Pearloid Dot Inlays

Original Vintage-Style Frets Are In Low But Playable Condition With Some Wear Visible

25.5" Scale Length

1.72" Nut Width

Hard 'V' Shape Neck Profile

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.84"

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: 0.98"

String Height At 12th Fret Bass Side: 4/32"

String Height At 12th Fret Treble Side: 3/32"

Weighs 4lbs 4oz

Comes As Shown With Non-Original Hard Shell Case

 

The 1971 J.W. Gallagher G-50 is a finely crafted American acoustic guitar from renowned Tennessee luthier J.W. Gallagher. Built during the early years of Gallagher production, the G-50 showcases the traditional construction, powerful projection, and rich, balanced tone that helped establish the Gallagher name among serious flatpickers and acoustic players. An appealing vintage instrument with genuine American hand-built character and collectibility.