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DeGruchy J-45 style 1991

$4,500.00

DeGruchy J-45 style 1991

Arguably the most respected Australian steel string acoustic guitar maker of his generation, Bryan DeGruchy (1939-2016) lives on through the instruments he made.  I (Ian) first met Bryan in the 1980s when we were both living in the Adelaide hills. The Brazilian Rosewood Style 0 that I bought from him then remains very much a favourite, 40 years later.

Recently we were contacted by Eric Bogle on behalf of the original owner of this  fine DeGruchy ‘J-45 style’ made in Oct 1991, serial number 310.  With a comfortable 15” lower bout, this slope-shouldered beauty features Indian Rosewood back and sides, tight-grained Spruce top, Ebony fretboard, original frets in excellent condition, Gotoh tuners and a discreet active under-bridge-saddle pickup with strap button output jack. A truly fine example of the fine tone-woods, accurate construction, restrained aesthetics and strong, balanced voice that characterize DeGruchy guitars.  Comes with strong form-fit Hiscox case.

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DeGruchy J-45 style 1991

  • Brand: DeGruchy
  • Model: J-45 Style
  • Serial Number: 310
  • Made In: October 1991
  • Finish Material : Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Original Finish: Yes
  • Original Parts: Yes
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
  • Body Sides/Back: Indian Rosewood
  • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany / Ebony
  • Binding: 5-ply top and back
  • Radius: 14″
  • Weight: 4lbs14oz (2.24kg)
  • Scale Length: 25-1/4″ (640mm)
  • Nut Width: 1-11/16″ (43mm)
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Pickup: Under saddle, 9v battery at neck block, strap button jack
  • Neck Profile: Medium D
  • Case: 1990s Hiscox flight case
  • Condition: Small wear marks to lacquer on neck & headstock edges, two small marks on top.
  • Playability Notes: Neck set is perfect. Original frets 90%.  Fabulous tone.

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