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Gibson / J35 Natural / 1939 / Guitar

The 1930s were in the United States in the face of the Great Depression, and the Gibson Jumbo didn't sell particularly well during this period. To boost the company's revenue, the J35 was introduced in 1936. Essentially, this was a cheaper version of the Jumbo, primarily saving money through a simpler and lighter construction. This resulted in a smooth and lively response, unlike the large, raw sound of the existing Jumbo. The model was succeeded in 1942 by the illustrious J45, but its six-year lifespan saw significant changes. This J35 features a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, making it a direct competitor to the Martin D18. The back and sides house non-scalloped X-bracing with three non-scalloped tone bars. A single cream-colored binding adorns both the front and back of the body. Later in 1939, these specifications changed to two tone bars and a rounded neck profile, but this J35 already has the brown backside compared to the earlier, more reddish finish of the original model. The guitar also features a V-shaped mahogany neck without any elaborate ornamentation; only the simple dot inlays indicate your position on the rosewood fingerboard. On the top, we find a few repaired cracks, and the bridge has a new saddle. Inside the sound box we see that some braces have been re-glued, and the bridge plate has also been repaired. A crack on the back of the backside of the body has also been glued, and on the binding of the body, we see some repaired hairline cracks. On the back of the neck, a spot in the lacquer has been touched up, and several spots on the first three frets of the fingerboard have been filled. A refret has also been performed, and the nut has been replaced. This guitar is a real player, and with its beautiful sound, it will enchant many!
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I have always been opposed to being trapped into a job eight hours a day to purchase the free time to do what I enjoy. That’s why i started the Fellowship of Acoustics. The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Helping others find the right tools and enjoying an atmosphere that’s unhurried, honest and informative that’s my go. We are nothing like the "supermarket" style music stores, but specialize in string-things only. We are widely known for Flattop guitars but also sell electric, mandolins & banjo’s, amps, parts, and accessories. Our store has earned the reputation for being a great place to shop for the best products and service.
It is our hope that this new website - much more than a list of "gear" for sale - will serve as an example of our commitment to offering a more personal approach, a friendly atmosphere, and an ultimately more satisfying experience for our friends and customers.
If you have any questions just dial +31-523-232205 or e-mail info@thefellowshipofacoustics.com My name is Rudi Bults, and I’m always here to help out. Wherever possible, we would recommend that you visit our store and experience our instruments and service first hand. However, because of our high standards you can be confident of ordering online from us. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site, and welcome your feedback.

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We do speak English, Dutch and German! Feel free to call in any of these languages and ask your questions! Call 0031-523-232205

 

WE BUY, SELL, TRADE, DO CONSIGNMENT AND APPRAISALS

 

We LOVE Guitars, and buy and trade for most stringed instruments. But we also do consignment, make appraisals for insurance or put you on our watch list. Please check the Buying & Trading page for details.

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The Fellowship of Acoustics BV
Kanaalweg oost 36
7691CE Bergentheim
Netherlands
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