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Gibson
J-35 Modern Classic Acoustic Guitar - Natural Finish
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J-35
Introduced in 1936, the J-35 was Gibson's answer to a call for a quality, handcrafted guitar with unrivaled tone and an incredible price. The 2013 J-35 is the modern equivalent of that original round-shoulder flat-top with Gibson's historically celebrated, full-bodied acoustic tone. Reborn for the same reasons that brought the original to the market, the J-35 is handcrafted with solid tone woods and all the acclaimed skill of Gibson Acoustics luthiers of Bozeman, Montana. The spruce top and mahogany back and sides produce the warm, expressive tone sought after by renowned artists, acoustic connoisseurs, record producers and sound engineers. The short-scale neck with dovetail neck-to-body joint, attached with traditional hot hide glue, provides for smooth tonal response and easy playing. An Antique Natural finish hand-sprayed with Gibson's signature nitrocellulose lacquer preserves the natural grain and lends a clean, modern look, while enhancing the guitars resonance. A unique fire stripe pick guard, multi-ply top binding and soundhole rosette, and a Gibson script and banner logo make it easy to distinguish the J-35 in the family of round-shoulder dreadnoughts. Equipped with a Baggs Element pickup, the J-35 is a go-to favorite for vocal accompaniment on stage or in the studio.
Features
- 100% American-made quality Gibson handcrafted construction throughout
- Mahogany for a warm-balanced tone
- Short scale neck for easy playing
- Mother of Pearl dot inlay on fretboard & bridge
- Baggs Element pickup
BODY
Body Type: J-45 Series
Top: Sitka Spruce Top
Back and Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply Top Binding, Single Ply Back Binding, Traditional Rosette
Bracing: Scalloped Top Bracing
NECK
Species: Mahogany
Profile: Round
Thickness: 1.725" at Nut
Truss Rod: Single Action
Joint: Compound Dovetail
Construction: Joint at 14th Fret
Adhesive: Hide Glue
FINGERBOARD
Species: Rosewood
Frets: 20
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Radius: 12" Radius
Fret Wire: Gibson Acoustic Standard Fret Wire
Inlays: 1/4" Mother of Pearl Dot
Adhesive: Premium Titebond
NUT
Material: Tusq
Width: 1.725"
HEADSTOCK
Type: Traditional AJ
Angle: 17 Degrees
Inlay: Gold Script and Banner Gibson Decal
Truss Rod Cover: Black
TUNING KEYS
Type: White Button Vintage Tuners
Plating: Nickel
Ratio: 15:1
BRIDGE
Type: Traditional Rectangle
Material: Rosewood
HARDWARE
Pickguard: 40's Style Firestripe
Strap Buttons: End Pin Jack
Strings: .011" - .052" Gibson Light Guage
PICKUP
Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element
FINISH
Sealer: Hand-Sprayed Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Antique Natural
Introduced in 1936, the J-35 was Gibson's answer to a call for a quality, handcrafted guitar with unrivaled tone and an incredible price. The 2013 J-35 is the modern equivalent of that original round-shoulder flat-top with Gibson's historically celebrated, full-bodied acoustic tone. Reborn for the same reasons that brought the original to the market, the J-35 is handcrafted with solid tone woods and all the acclaimed skill of Gibson Acoustics luthiers of Bozeman, Montana. The spruce top and mahogany back and sides produce the warm, expressive tone sought after by renowned artists, acoustic connoisseurs, record producers and sound engineers. The short-scale neck with dovetail neck-to-body joint, attached with traditional hot hide glue, provides for smooth tonal response and easy playing. An Antique Natural finish hand-sprayed with Gibson's signature nitrocellulose lacquer preserves the natural grain and lends a clean, modern look, while enhancing the guitars resonance. A unique fire stripe pick guard, multi-ply top binding and soundhole rosette, and a Gibson script and banner logo make it easy to distinguish the J-35 in the family of round-shoulder dreadnoughts. Equipped with a Baggs Element pickup, the J-35 is a go-to favorite for vocal accompaniment on stage or in the studio.
Features
- 100% American-made quality Gibson handcrafted construction throughout
- Mahogany for a warm-balanced tone
- Short scale neck for easy playing
- Mother of Pearl dot inlay on fretboard & bridge
- Baggs Element pickup
BODY
Body Type: J-45 Series
Top: Sitka Spruce Top
Back and Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply Top Binding, Single Ply Back Binding, Traditional Rosette
Bracing: Scalloped Top Bracing
NECK
Species: Mahogany
Profile: Round
Thickness: 1.725" at Nut
Truss Rod: Single Action
Joint: Compound Dovetail
Construction: Joint at 14th Fret
Adhesive: Hide Glue
FINGERBOARD
Species: Rosewood
Frets: 20
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Radius: 12" Radius
Fret Wire: Gibson Acoustic Standard Fret Wire
Inlays: 1/4" Mother of Pearl Dot
Adhesive: Premium Titebond
NUT
Material: Tusq
Width: 1.725"
HEADSTOCK
Type: Traditional AJ
Angle: 17 Degrees
Inlay: Gold Script and Banner Gibson Decal
Truss Rod Cover: Black
TUNING KEYS
Type: White Button Vintage Tuners
Plating: Nickel
Ratio: 15:1
BRIDGE
Type: Traditional Rectangle
Material: Rosewood
HARDWARE
Pickguard: 40's Style Firestripe
Strap Buttons: End Pin Jack
Strings: .011" - .052" Gibson Light Guage
PICKUP
Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element
FINISH
Sealer: Hand-Sprayed Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Antique Natural
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the best for the price 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Longueuil, Quebec
I have one since 2013 love this instrument I don't touch Ty talor anymore
Posted by anonymous on Sep 26, 2018
THIS GUITAR IS STILL AWESOME! 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
I've been playing my J-35 for well over 2 years now and thought it was time to do a follow-up review. It is a quality instrument and I still love it! I still play it daily. I've settled on D'Addario EXP16 coated 12-53 for my sound (dump the 11's it comes with when you pick it up).
I loved the sound of this guitar when I bought it and as the spruce top opens up, I love it even more. This guitar is a tone-monster with volume to boot when you need it but still has the dynamic range to be played softly as well. I play everything from Irish and folk to classic and alternative rock on this and it always sounds great. I also love how the neck feels and find this guitar to be wonderfully comfortable to play.
I've knocked the value down a notch from 2 years ago because I think Gibson is gouging a bit. 2+ years ago, I paid $1500. Now it's $1850 and the 201 models are going to be $2250.
All things considered. I would buy this guitar again. Great job, Gibson on this guitar.
Posted by pb66 on Jul 26, 2016
gibson j35 tone monster 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
bought the guitar at a store in Hamilton, have owned it for a while now and must say I am quite surprised how good it sounds. It has a loud woody sound that you cannot even get out a boutique guitar very easily. Excellent light construction and super short scale neck. this one is a keeper for sure. Don't like some of the plastic parts on it like the saddle and tuning pegs but that in no way interferes with he nice sound. This guitar is an excellent fingerpicker as well
Posted by george on Dec 10, 2015
Love it! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Peterborough, Ontario
What a great guitar,beautiful finish , perfect neck profile,short scale with a BIG sound! I love it!
Posted by Martin Case on Oct 24, 2015
As it says on the HEADSTOCK, 'only a Gibson is good enough'. 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store New Minas, Nova Scotia
I've lived with and strummed my J 200 for many years so the new J 35 has tough competition in my household. Light to hold, beautiful to look at & feel; we actually traded our higher priced (Songwriter Deluxe) acoustic for the J 35 as it's sound & playability are better, in our opinion. When I put it up against our new Seagull Mini Jumbo, the latter priced under $900., the almost $2000. J 35 price tag is high, thus I dispute the 'great value' statements I have read in other reviews, etc. The sound is very good, but not outstanding.
Posted by George & Carol Ann on Jul 18, 2015
gibson j-35 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Nanaimo, British Columbia
what a nice all around guitar, great tone and looks amazin, one strum and my heart said thank you Gibson.
Posted by sean on May 21, 2015
gibson j-35 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Nanaimo, British Columbia
all roads eventually will take us to a Gibson, there's no way around it,follow your heart, get a Gibson USA
Posted by sean harris on May 8, 2015
Gibson j-35 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
My first Gibson ever and what a good choice. Overall a very nice guitar solid and very light sounds absolutely great. Don't like the plastic parts like bridge pins and needs a set up because the strings are high but a nice instrument
Posted by anonymous on Nov 9, 2014
gibson j-35 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Guelph, Ontario
what a nice guitar. plays very well. Neck is nice, sound is terrific for the money. Finish and quality is first rate. Definitely a winner for Gibson
Posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2014
This guitar is awesome! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
I just picked up my J-35 and it is awesome! Beautiful tone, comfortable to play and outstanding build quality. Well done, Gibson!
Posted by pb66 on May 11, 2014
excellent sound and playability 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
this guitar replaces an older, 1968 Gibson Blueridge. It is easily the best model in this price range, I chose it over a Songwriter, the Mahogany tone is perfect at midrange and balanced.
Posted by anonymous on May 7, 2014
Gibson J-35 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
Action was high at first, but after it was was adjusted, what a sweet guitar. Plays great and sounds rich and full. The LR Baggs Element pick up is a perfect match. A great acoustic guitar. Kudos to Gibson. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 19, 2014
Gibson J-35 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
Awesome guitar.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 7, 2014
Simply Outstanding - J35 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary East, Alberta
Have been playing my new Gibson J35 several weeks now and am very impressed. Having been picking for 40 years and a ton of guitars, this instrument is amazing. The quality, sound and overally workmanship is simply outstanding.. Because of the price, it allowed me to buy a truly exceptional instrument. It sounds better every day as it starts to lossen up! Buy one before the price increases and you will be impressed!
Posted by Malcolm on Apr 25, 2013
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