1967 Gibson J-45

This guitar should never retire - it is as phenomenal as you would hope a 1960s Gibson would be. Easy to see why these were so popular with those that matter, and that nickname of the Workhorse stuck. These aren't the loudest acoustics out there, but the fullness, the roundness and clarity of the tone is all it needs.

Still with round shoulders at this age, and wearing its cherryburst vibrantly, I hope you can forgive a couple of very minor blemishes on the finish, the capo marks on the back of the neck. If you know your J-45s, then you'll understand when I say it is low, fast and eager. If you are just in the mood for a proper vintage acoustic, look no further - it doesn't get much better than this.