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meddlingfool
 Post subject: 57 J45 bracing...
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Anybody know if it was scalloped or straight/tapered?
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 Post subject: Re: 57 J45 bracing...
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I have a tracing from a 53 that shows scallop 57 were lighter braced non scallop
https://truevintageguitar.com/blogs/pre ... -45-guitar

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You just never know with Gibson. I examined a late 50s 45 with scalloped bracing and a spruce(!) bridge plate.

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