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Old 02-28-2013, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Wade Hampton View Post
Bolt, the J-35 designation is one that Gibson has used in the past for a natural finish round-shouldered dreadnought. When Doc Watson first started gigging he used one, though I couldn't tell you what year his was. I presume his was 1950's-vintage, but perhaps someone who has more in-depth knowledge can let us know.


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I believe J-50 is the designation for the natural-top round-shoulder. The J-35 was the precursor to the J, AJ, SJ, etc. The best guitar I've ever played was a late-30's J-35.
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