JuanCarlosVejar Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 check it out : JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 check it out : JC My buddy Andrea! On Saturday! 25 May, he'll join me during my Kalamazoo Gals presentation in Sarzana, Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'd say the similarity is quite remarkable, and no different from what you would expect between any two J-45's of similar vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I gotta say that replica sounds outstanding, what a top, top effort ! I actually prefered it tone to the banner J-45 which to me sounded rather thin and not reminiscent of how I hear many of the banner slopes, which to me have a very dry, thumpy bottom end with a lot of presence and authority. This one didnt really have that, but the replica did. How much do these replacas go for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I gotta say that replica sounds outstanding, what a top, top effort ! I actually prefered it tone to the banner J-45 which to me sounded rather thin and not reminiscent of how I hear many of the banner slopes, which to me have a very dry, thumpy bottom end with a lot of presence and authority. This one didnt really have that, but the replica did. How much do these replacas go for ? A year ago I met with Andrea and his partner Alessio at their shop in Savona, Italy and talked with them about the project. These guys are very good and their approach to the 1943 replica was outstanding. They've really paid attention to detail, icluding the maple "V" neck insert instead of a metal truss rod. I was so impressed that I invited the guys to join me in my presentation. I'll do my Kal Gals schtick, let Andrea and Alessio talk and show images of the genesis of their gutiars, and then end the presentation by inviting eveyone to try a couple of real Banners and a couple of replicas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 A year ago I met with Andrea and his partner Alessio at their shop in Savona, Italy and talked with them about the project. These guys are very good and their approach to the 1943 replica was outstanding. They've really paid attention to detail, icluding the maple "V" neck insert instead of a metal truss rod. I was so impressed that I invited the guys to join me in my presentation. I'll do my Kal Gals schtick, let Andrea and Alessio talk and show images of the genesis of their gutiars, and then end the presentation by inviting eveyone to try a couple of real Banners and a couple of replicas. YOu really got to come to Prague JT, Ill throw in my banner LG-2 free for the show ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 YOu really got to come to Prague JT, Ill throw in my banner LG-2 free for the show ... I'm working on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 A year ago I met with Andrea and his partner Alessio at their shop in Savona, Italy and talked with them about the project. These guys are very good and their approach to the 1943 replica was outstanding. They've really paid attention to detail, icluding the maple "V" neck insert instead of a metal truss rod. I was so impressed that I invited the guys to join me in my presentation. I'll do my Kal Gals schtick, let Andrea and Alessio talk and show images of the genesis of their gutiars, and then end the presentation by inviting eveyone to try a couple of real Banners and a couple of replicas. John , I'm waiting for the 44 Maple reissue ... I'm a maple freak ... can't wait to see what they will look like when come out . and in general I can't wait to see all the info about the reissues . I'm stoked for you and wish you the very best on every event you already have and those to follow . thank you for making eveything possible I think you have done alot of folks a great service . I will soon by the Kalamazoo Gals book ! JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 John , I'm waiting for the 44 Maple reissue ... I'm a maple freak ... can't wait to see what they will look like when come out . and in general I can't wait to see all the info about the reissues . I'm stoked for you and wish you the very best on every event you already have and those to follow . thank you for making eveything possible I think you have done alot of folks a great service . I will soon by the Kalamazoo Gals book ! JC JC, Thanks for the kind words! They mean a lot. I'll be checking in on the Gibson reissue project when I visit Bozeman in mid June. I, too, and a maple freak. The original maple Banners, being laminate, have seemed quite variable to my ears. I've specified solid maple, which I think will make an extraordinary J-45. Thanks, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 JC, Thanks for the kind words! They mean a lot. I'll be checking in on the Gibson reissue project when I visit Bozeman in mid June. I, too, and a maple freak. The original maple Banners, being laminate, have seemed quite variable to my ears. I've specified solid maple, which I think will make an extraordinary J-45. Thanks, again. Ok. Now this is interesting. Glad to hear that not only did you not advise Juan Carlos not to "count any chickens...", but that you had indeed specified the Maples in solid. Very encouraging news to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 JC, Thanks for the kind words! They mean a lot. I'll be checking in on the Gibson reissue project when I visit Bozeman in mid June. I, too, and a maple freak. The original maple Banners, being laminate, have seemed quite variable to my ears. I've specified solid maple, which I think will make an extraordinary J-45. Thanks, again. John , will they be staining the backs to emulate the look of the banners ? JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 John , will they be staining the backs to emulate the look of the banners ? JC, That's the current plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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