{"product_id":"gibson-n-225-2013-faded-cherry","title":"Gibson N-225 2013 - Faded Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery once in a while Gibson puts out something that feels genuinely different, and this \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Gibson N-225 in Faded Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a perfect example. It has the soul of a vintage-inspired Gibson, the attitude of a stripped-down rocker, and enough unique design choices to make it stand out immediately from the usual Les Paul \/ SG \/ ES lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first thing that hits you is the look. The Faded Cherry finish has a raw, worn-in character that suits the guitar perfectly, letting the wood grain show through while still giving it that bold Gibson red presence. The body shape is unmistakably its own thing — part semi-hollow-inspired, part offset, part Firebird-meets-Les-Paul energy — with those sharp carved soundholes and a compact, aggressive silhouette that looks incredibly cool in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the N-225 especially interesting is how much personality Gibson packed into this model. It has a chambered\/semi-hollow style feel, a wraparound-style bridge and vibrato setup, and a very cool pickup pairing that gives it a wide range of usable tones. The bridge pickup is the standout here: a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirty Fingers humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, which brings a hotter, punchier voice with plenty of bite, output, and attitude. It is perfect for rock, classic hard rock, punk, alternative, and anything that benefits from a more aggressive Gibson sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe neck pickup gives you a smoother, warmer voice to balance it out, and the push\/pull pot adds extra flexibility so you are not locked into one sound. It is the kind of guitar that can go from gritty and raw to surprisingly clean and expressive without feeling complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayability is excellent. This one has a recent setup, new strings, spot-on intonation, and excellent frets that are very close to like-new. It plays really well, feels stable, and stays in tune very well for an N-225. The neck feels comfortable and fast, and the guitar has that lively, resonant response that makes you want to keep playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also comes in at \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.17 lbs on my scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, which gives it a solid feel without being overly heavy. Between the weight, the semi-hollow-inspired design, and the pickup combination, it has a very cool balance of resonance, punch, and sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good to excellent overall. There is little to no play wear, and the frets are in excellent condition. The guitar has clearly been kept very clean and presents beautifully, with only light signs of handling consistent with careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the guitar is the original Gibson hard shell case along with the complete case candy shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stood out to me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013 Gibson N-225\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaded Cherry finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique Gibson offset \/ semi-hollow-inspired body design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive carved soundholes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirty Fingers bridge pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush\/pull pot for added tonal flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable, fast-playing neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fret condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecent setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-on intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays in tune very well for an N-225\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good to excellent overall condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle to no play wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.17 lbs on my scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Gibson hard shell case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete case candy included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all my guitars, this one has been carefully inspected, tested, and set up to ensure it plays exactly the way a great instrument should. I personally go through every guitar before it ships so there are no surprises when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⏳ Quick note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 1–5 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47244268273835,"sku":"GB-N225-061726","price":1306.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/8344\/1579\/files\/ee3b59a6-e26f-4199-8697-387cfbc1cc6b.jpg?v=1781747707","url":"https:\/\/aeonicfrets.com\/products\/gibson-n-225-2013-faded-cherry","provider":"Aeonic Frets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}