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3 days ago · Gibson J-50 ADJ Steel String Natural, 1965. On May 7, 2024 /. Introduced in 1947 as an postwar upgrade to the venerable J-45, the Gibson J-50 was essentially the same guitar with a natural finish top and from 1956, an adjustable saddle became available. The center strip received a ‘J-50 ADJ BRIDGE’ stamp. The J-45 itself was launched in 1942.
1977 The Beginning. Grant MacNeill and Dan Charman opened The Twelfth Fret in June of 1977 at 920 Kingston Road in Toronto Ontario’s Beach area. The building had been a mandolin and guitar workshop since the 1950’s and was an ideal setting for the new shop. To start, the emphasis was entirely on repairs, restoration and custom guitar building.
Repair Shop Hours: Tuesday to Friday 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. NOTE : If your instrument was purchased at The Twelfth Fret , new or used, within the past year, then you are covered under our FREE SETUP & SERVICE PLAN. But, if you book a repair through the workshop luthiers, you will be charged for their bench time.
Mar 29, 2024 · The significance of the 12th fret being the halfway point on the guitar neck is multifaceted. Firstly, it establishes a crucial reference point for guitarists. Dividing the neck into two equal parts, the 12th fret provides a visual and physical landmark for orienting oneself on the fretboard. This is especially useful when navigating complex ...
Specialties: The Twelfth Fret is Canada’s premiere source for new, used and vintage guitars, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles - and amplifiers. We also host the world's largest guitar and mandolin workshop. We've been providing services to musicians worldwide and of all levels since 1977! Established in 1977. Grant MacNeill and Dan Charman opened The Twelfth Fret in June of 1977 at 920 Kingston ...
The Twelfth Fret • Guitarists’ Pro Shop. 2132 Danforth Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4C 1J9 CANADA Sales: +416.423.2132 Repairs: +416.423.1554 Email: sales@12fret.com.
Sep 16, 2018 · The Twelfth Fret is an independent pro guitar shop that deals in vintage and historical instruments, specializing in banjos and mandolins. Lessons and an expert repair department are located on ...
