I don't necessarily recommend it but for me that bridge was a big downside and have since had it changed to a non adjustable (the Tune-a-matic finally had to go), and I had a new bridge carved with the pins tucked up under the saddle instead of a mile away and like the sound and look better but it's not original any more, much improved break angle tho. I've loved mine and it is truly special, certainly the oldest J200 I was ever going to afford.
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Mine didn't have that brace and I understand they come out easily but you'll need an experienced input on that, do check the serial # carefully, maybe post it to confirm year, looks like 6 digits starting with 4?. Really a good move there John, yours' looks exactly like my '64 including the yellow lined case, exact same burst, custom on the truss rod cover, same tuners also. I haven't looked that closely inside this guitar yet to tell.Īt any rate, I am very excited about this new aquisition and plan on enjoying this piece for quite some time. Can they be removed without modification? I have heard that some need to be cut out. I was wondering what people who have guitars with this "improvement" have done. It does have that 60's cross brace under the bridge. It just spoke to me when I picked it up and I haven't given myself a present in a while so. Had spent much of its life under a bed so it was in great condition as well. I know the 60's J-200's are not the ones everybody craves, but this one played and sounded great. It sure was a very cool looking guitar though. Truth be told it wasn't much fun to play either.
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The Gretsch was very nice, but I never played it. I have what I believe to be the good fortune of turning this really nice 63 Country Gentleman: