1964 Gibson Country Western – Square-Shoulder Dreadnought

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1964 Gibson Country Western, a beautifully preserved and remarkably resonant vintage acoustic from the tail-end of Gibson’s acclaimed post-war era. With its solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, this vintage dreadnought offers the warmth, clarity, and projection that defined mid-’60s Gibson flattops.

This guitar appears to be all-original, with no cracks, breaks, or neck reset, and only faint, honest play-wear. Notable blemishes include a hard, bubbly residue on the upper bout of the back, likely from a removed sticker, and a former owner's label featuring his name and phone number — a charming relic of the guitar’s personal history that adds to its character without affecting tone or playability.

The Country Western’s square-shoulder dreadnought body, forward X bracing, and natural spruce top combine for strong projection and balanced tonal response. It performs beautifully with both pick and fingerstyle, making it an excellent choice for singer-songwriters or anyone seeking an authentic vintage Gibson acoustic with character, vibe, and history. The neck features a comfortable C-profile, and the guitar is set up with low action and excellent playability — no buzzing, dead spots, or need for a neck reset.

Original hardware includes Kluson Deluxe tuners, an adjustable ceramic saddle, bone nut, and original endpin. The original Country Western/SJ-style pickguard remains intact, and the binding, rosette, and inlays all reflect Gibson’s meticulous mid-’60s craftsmanship.

This 1964 Gibson Country Western comes complete with an aftermarket hardshell case in excellent condition, a vintage strap and capo, and the original bridge pins. For collectors and players alike, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire a playable, all-original mid-’60s Gibson dreadnought with genuine history, charm, and sonic personality.

Specifications

Model & Year

• Model: Gibson Country Western

• Year of Manufacture: 1964

• Serial Number: 169602

Body

• Top: Solid Sitka spruce

• Back & Sides: Solid mahogany

• Body Shape: Square-shoulder dreadnought

• Bracing: Forward X, non-scalloped

• Binding: Cream with three black stripes (top); cream with two black stripes (back)

• Rosette: Cream background with three black rings, haloed by a single black ring

• Finish / Color: Natural spruce top; cherry back, sides, and neck

• Pickguard: Original Country Western/SJ-style

• Body Depth: 4"

• Weight: 4 lbs 7 oz

Neck

• Wood: Mahogany

• Construction: Set-in dovetail joint

• Profile: C-shape

• Nut Width: 1.60"

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Fingerboard: Brazilian rosewood

• Inlays: Split mother-of-pearl parallelograms

• Frets: Excellent vintage condition

• Headstock: Gibson diamond inlay and post-war block logo

Hardware

• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single-line

• Bridge: Plastic ADJ

• Saddle: Ceramic, adjustable

• Nut: Bone

• Strap Buttons: Original endpin

Condition

• Cosmetic: Excellent; minimal play-wear for age

• Structural: No breaks, cracks, or repairs; no neck reset required

• Notable Blemishes: Residue on upper bout of back; rectangular label on back of headstock where former owner “Ray” affixed a name-and-phone tag

Playability / Setup

• Setup: Excellent, low action, no buzzing or dead spots

• Character: Strong projection, balanced response for pick or fingerstyle

Case & Accessories

• Case: Aftermarket generic hardshell, excellent condition

• Accessories Included: Vintage strap and capo, original bridge pins