1965 Gibson B-45-12 Dreadnought 12-String Vintage Acoustic Guitar Sunburst w/ Case

Up for sale, a 1965 Gibson B-45-12 12-string acoustic guitar in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Boasting a professional neck reset and a freshly reseated bridge, this dreadnought is the rarer and more desirable version of the B-45-12 with a traditional bridge in lieu of a trapeze tailpiece.

Weighing 4lbs 14oz, tonewoods include an X-braced spruce top, mahogany back/sides, mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard. With a 16” lower bout width and 4 5/8“ body depth, this B-45-12 is detailed and bold, offering broad, chorusing jangle with plenty of midrange warmth. This B-45-12 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh bronze strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:
- Neck: Mahogany
- Shape: Chunky C, measuring .925” at 1st fret, .980” at 9th fret
- Fretboard: Rosewood, pearl dot inlays
- Frets: Medium jumbo, light wear on frets 1-6
- Scale Length: 24 3/4”
- Nut width: 2”
- Headstock: Split diamond inlay
- Tuners: Kluson Deluxe double-line, white buttons

Body Specs:
- Wood: Spruce, mahogany
- Bracing: X
- Bridge: Rosewood with adjustable rosewood saddle
- Marquetry: Multi-ply ivoroid binding, simple black-and-white rosette
- Plastics: Tortoise pickguard
- Factory markings: Model stamped inside body

The gloss Cherry Sunburst nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray. Crack-free and well-kept, wear is limited to various minor dings and finish scuffs/chips consistent with careful use.

A modern black tolex Gibson hardshell case is included.