1941 Gibson J-55 Boost The analog octave-up

The analog octave-up

With the addition of the No

and a small watertight container mounted in the top panel

spatial chorus and haunting vibrato are just a few of the treats in the Memory Man's sonic smorgasbord

The best feature of these polychrome models is the ornate Hawaiian sunset scene stencilled on the back

1941 Gibson J-55 Boost The analog octave-upThe Gibson J 55 was one of the three top of the line pre war acoustics made by the company, alongside the rosewood backed Super Jumbos and slop shoulder Advanced Jumbo models. Introduced in 1939 and retailing for $55, the J 55 was the top of the line mahogany backed Gibson acoustic guitar, introduced at the time as a more affordable competitor for Martin's dreadnought guitars. With only around 311 documented guitars thought to have been produced