1949 Gibson J-50, Serial Number 1991 24
This 1949 Gibson J-50™ is an honest, well-played example of one of our classic slope-shoulder, flat-top acoustics. Introduced in 1942, with production briefly interrupted during World War II, the J-50 served as the natural-finished counterpart to the J-45™. This largely original example has been thoughtfully serviced over the years, ensuring it plays every bit as well as its decades of honest use would suggest.
The natural finish exhibits tight, even lacquer checking throughout, accompanied by the kind of honest playwear expected from a guitar that has remained in active service for more than 75 years. Scattered moderate pick wear is present around the soundhole, primarily along the lower edge of the pickguard near the bridge and to the bass side of the low E string. Light wear to the fretboard in the cowboy chord positions, scattered nicks and dings around the body and headstock, and finish wear extending the length of the neck all speak to years of music making. There are no breaks or evidence of major structural damage. A worn area along the bass-side waist appears to resemble a faint set of initials, though they are no longer legible. The Factory Order Number (FON) 1991-24 remains clearly stamped on the heel block.
Structurally, the guitar has required only a small amount of thoughtful maintenance over the years. Most recently, the team at Gibson Repair and Restoration expertly repaired a cracked X-brace, cleated a back crack, and installed a replacement compensated bone saddle. It also appears the first three frets were replaced with matching fretwire many years ago, consistent with the wear present in the cowboy chord area of the fretboard.
The original Kluson® Deluxe single-line tuners remain in place, with the early "PAT APPLD" stamped cases and single post/gear hole. Numbers have been etched into the backs of the tuner casings, likely many years ago as an identification mark by a previous owner. The same numbers are also etched into the upper corner of the pickguard. The original aluminum endpin remains installed at the tail of the guitar, while a vintage white plastic strap button has been added to the treble side of the heel.
The full-but-comfortable Medium D mahogany neck carries the naturally broken-in feel that only decades of regular playing can create. Despite the honest finish wear from nut to heel, it remains exceptionally comfortable in hand and is ready for many more years of music making.
Tonally, this J-50 delivers the broad, mid-forward, boomy voice that has made these post-war Gibson acoustics so enduringly popular. Strong bass response is balanced by rich mids and a dry, woody character, creating a sound that is unmistakably vintage Gibson.
The guitar ships in a new Gibson Deluxe Protector Jumbo Acoustic case and includes a vintage brown and green Geib hardshell case. While not original to the guitar, it is era-correct and remains an excellent companion despite one damaged hinge.
This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty, and exclusive Gibson Certified Vintage accessories including a leather guitar strap, matching leather luggage tag, and vintage-style Gibson pick container.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Gibson flat-top acoustic, all Gibson Certified Vintage flat-top acoustic guitars released in 2026 will include a commemorative Certificate of Authenticity featuring the official “100 Years of Flat-Tops” logo.
Weight: 4.28 lb.
Neck Depth: 1st Fret: .93", 9th Fret: 1.00"
Guitar Specifications
Cuerpo
Cuerpo
Fondo Mahogany
Binding Multi-ply cream top, single-ply cream back
Acabado del cuerpo Nitrocellulose lacquer
Cuerpo Mahogany
Forma del cuerpo Slope shoulder dreadnought
Estilos de cuerpo Flat top acoustic
Baretaje X-bracing
Lado Mahogany
Tapa Spruce
Mastil
Mastil
Material del diapasón Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Recuento de trastes 19
Trastes Medium/vintage
Incrustaciones Dot, mother-of-pearl
Union Glued-in, set neck
Material del mastil Mahogany
Material de la cejilla Nylon
Ancho de la cejilla 43.4mm / 1.71in
Perfil Medium D
Longitud de la escala 628.65mm / 24.75in
Hardware
Hardware
Puentes Belly up, Brazilian rosewood
Pins de puente White plastic bridge pins
finish Nickel
Golpeadores Tortoiseshell celluloid pickguard
Material de la selleta Bone
Botones de correa Original aluminum endpin with vintage white plastic strap button added to treble side of the heel
Alma Adjustable
Cubierta del alma Single-ply black bell truss rod cover
Revestimiento del afinador Nickel
Clavijeros Kluson Deluxe Patent Applied single-line white button tuners
Miscelánea
Miscelánea
Accesorios COA, LOA, Limited Lifetime Warranty, GCV leather guitar strap, GCV leather luggage tag, vintage-style Gibson pick container
Model: GCVP0199
Estuche Era-correct Geib 4-latch brown/green hardshell case, Gibson Deluxe Protector Jumbo Acoustic Case
Headstock Open book
Incrustación en la pala Gibson logo, gold silkscreen
Fuerza cuerdas 12-53
Gibson Certified Vintage 1949 Gibson J-50, Natural
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1949 Gibson J-50, Serial Number 1991 24
This 1949 Gibson J-50™ is an honest, well-played example of one of our classic slope-shoulder, flat-top acoustics. Introduced in 1942, with production briefly interrupted during World War II, the J-50 served as the natural-finished counterpart to the J-45™. This largely original example has been thoughtfully serviced over the years, ensuring it plays every bit as well as its decades of honest use would suggest.
The natural finish exhibits tight, even lacquer checking throughout, accompanied by the kind of honest playwear expected from a guitar that has remained in active service for more than 75 years. Scattered moderate pick wear is present around the soundhole, primarily along the lower edge of the pickguard near the bridge and to the bass side of the low E string. Light wear to the fretboard in the cowboy chord positions, scattered nicks and dings around the body and headstock, and finish wear extending the length of the neck all speak to years of music making. There are no breaks or evidence of major structural damage. A worn area along the bass-side waist appears to resemble a faint set of initials, though they are no longer legible. The Factory Order Number (FON) 1991-24 remains clearly stamped on the heel block.
Structurally, the guitar has required only a small amount of thoughtful maintenance over the years. Most recently, the team at Gibson Repair and Restoration expertly repaired a cracked X-brace, cleated a back crack, and installed a replacement compensated bone saddle. It also appears the first three frets were replaced with matching fretwire many years ago, consistent with the wear present in the cowboy chord area of the fretboard.
The original Kluson® Deluxe single-line tuners remain in place, with the early "PAT APPLD" stamped cases and single post/gear hole. Numbers have been etched into the backs of the tuner casings, likely many years ago as an identification mark by a previous owner. The same numbers are also etched into the upper corner of the pickguard. The original aluminum endpin remains installed at the tail of the guitar, while a vintage white plastic strap button has been added to the treble side of the heel.
The full-but-comfortable Medium D mahogany neck carries the naturally broken-in feel that only decades of regular playing can create. Despite the honest finish wear from nut to heel, it remains exceptionally comfortable in hand and is ready for many more years of music making.
Tonally, this J-50 delivers the broad, mid-forward, boomy voice that has made these post-war Gibson acoustics so enduringly popular. Strong bass response is balanced by rich mids and a dry, woody character, creating a sound that is unmistakably vintage Gibson.
The guitar ships in a new Gibson Deluxe Protector Jumbo Acoustic case and includes a vintage brown and green Geib hardshell case. While not original to the guitar, it is era-correct and remains an excellent companion despite one damaged hinge.
This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty, and exclusive Gibson Certified Vintage accessories including a leather guitar strap, matching leather luggage tag, and vintage-style Gibson pick container.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Gibson flat-top acoustic, all Gibson Certified Vintage flat-top acoustic guitars released in 2026 will include a commemorative Certificate of Authenticity featuring the official “100 Years of Flat-Tops” logo.
Weight: 4.28 lb.
Neck Depth: 1st Fret: .93", 9th Fret: 1.00"
Guitar Specifications
Cuerpo
Cuerpo
Fondo Mahogany
Binding Multi-ply cream top, single-ply cream back
Acabado del cuerpo Nitrocellulose lacquer
Cuerpo Mahogany
Forma del cuerpo Slope shoulder dreadnought
Estilos de cuerpo Flat top acoustic
Baretaje X-bracing
Lado Mahogany
Tapa Spruce
Mastil
Mastil
Material del diapasón Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Recuento de trastes 19
Trastes Medium/vintage
Incrustaciones Dot, mother-of-pearl
Union Glued-in, set neck
Material del mastil Mahogany
Material de la cejilla Nylon
Ancho de la cejilla 43.4mm / 1.71in
Perfil Medium D
Longitud de la escala 628.65mm / 24.75in
Hardware
Hardware
Puentes Belly up, Brazilian rosewood
Pins de puente White plastic bridge pins
finish Nickel
Golpeadores Tortoiseshell celluloid pickguard
Material de la selleta Bone
Botones de correa Original aluminum endpin with vintage white plastic strap button added to treble side of the heel
Alma Adjustable
Cubierta del alma Single-ply black bell truss rod cover
Revestimiento del afinador Nickel
Clavijeros Kluson Deluxe Patent Applied single-line white button tuners
Miscelánea
Miscelánea
Accesorios COA, LOA, Limited Lifetime Warranty, GCV leather guitar strap, GCV leather luggage tag, vintage-style Gibson pick container
Model: GCVP0199
Estuche Era-correct Geib 4-latch brown/green hardshell case, Gibson Deluxe Protector Jumbo Acoustic Case
Headstock Open book
Incrustación en la pala Gibson logo, gold silkscreen
Fuerza cuerdas 12-53
