AnneS Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 No flying pigs, no frozen hell, but... I am returning from the Charlotte show this evening with a spankin' new 2014 j45 Elite Custom Amberburst. It's a limited run, 5-star dealer model. Adi top, Anthem p/u. It picked me, as did a wine red standard, right next to it. But the $300 diff in price (which seems very slim, if I understand the usual cost of some of the upcharge?) and the burst of the custom carried the day. Specs: J-45 Elite Custom Shop Limited Edition ~ Amberburst, Nitro Finish Round Shoulder Dreadnaught Body Mahogany Back & Sides Abalone Rosette Adirondack Top Top & Back Binding Mahogany Comfort Contour Neck LR Baggs Anthem Pickup System ~ with Volume & Tone panel mounted in sound-hole 24-3/4" Scale Length Nut-Width ~ 1.725" X Bracing Rosewood Fretboard with 12” Radius Rosewood Bridge Black Tusq Nut and Tusq Saddle Dot Mother-of-Pearl Fret Inlays Elite Truss Rod Cover Pearl Gibson Logo on the Headstock Custom Shop Logo on the Back of the Headstock Grover Gold Rotomatic Tuners Tortoise Teardrop Pick-guard I know, i know- pictures...but I'm still in the car, for crying out loud!!!! Finally got me a grown-up hog, kids! Hope to do it proud. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Congratulations! Great choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 . Well alright! Looking forward to the pics. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 That sounds like an amazing gig guitar. I cant wait to see your pictures Anne. And I cant wait to hear the songs it will help you write! Best, Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 C'mon now, you know it doesn't exist without pictures. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 It sounded from the other thread that you were going in on a mission of acquisition. Well, alright. Those Amberbursts are beautiful, and I think the J-45 will be the perfect match for your songwriting. Enjoy your NGD. And no playing in the car! A little easier for our mates across the pond; they don't have to lower the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Well alright ! Pics soon I hope. Sure like those J-45's, what a perfect guitar - hope you find a lot of new material in 'er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR GIBS Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Congratulations for the new one! And photos, please, soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I am returning from the Charlotte show this evening, , , Finally got me a grown-up hog, kids! Hope to do it proud. 😎 Been waiting for something like this to happen. Remember you scanned for a late 50's first 60's J-45, but this one must have gotten full access. May you merge and keep merging. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Rather play than take pics, but let's see if this works: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Rather play than take pics, but let's see if this works: [/url] Very nice, Anne! Congratulations! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Congrats, Anne. A beauty. Enjoy! Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 . Man oh man, that amberburst is pretty. And that little touch of bling - the rosette is nice with the gold tuners. Beautiful. Congrats and enjoy! . . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainpicker Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Congrats on a killer looking guitar. Adirondack top! If that thing is good now wait until you get to realize the headroom coming your way soon. Comfort contour neck sounds like ad copy for a 1950's era Pontiac or something. Beautiful burst too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Very sexy! change the tuners before aussie sees them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Anne, Very nice .may you be in the best of health to play ! JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Another congrats on a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfish Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 WOW nice guitar Can Gibson do a burst or what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Love it Anne, cant wait to hear some of your lovelly songs on it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasAK Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 AnneS, jealousy is oozing out of ever pore; Congratulations. If it sounds half as good as it looks, you got a real keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 The more I look at the burst with those golden tuners, the more I dig it. Then again I have developed a certain weakness for golden or golden based mechanics these recent years - on the right guitar they send warmth up the neck and further into the eyes and soul. When I reach out for my J-45 Standard, it is surprising how much more it welcomes me after becoming looser. It's a 2010 and a thrill to experience. No doubt in my mind that 45's are among the best acoustics this world have ever created - seen - heard. In many ways they give the squares the hind wheel. Seems like mine had a lot of nitro evaporation to do. The lacquer came off the neck in black cream-cakes the first summer. There's still some unwanted compression left, but the direction tells me it will disappear altogether. You got a dream-trek in front of you - look forward to listen to the first tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Great looking guitar and like it that it's mahogany. I had that burst on a J-45 that was rosewood that I recently traded. I like that burst. Hope you enjoy it. I always enjoy your playing and think you will sound great on anything you play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I don't fall for many sunbursts, but that one is a jaw dropper. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMuncy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Congrats Anne what a beauty, sure to bring you smiles while playing. Curt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks for the enthusiasm and fun, all! I am a happy girl, but I'm not gonna bore you with too many words about it. (Soon enough, I'll bore you with some sound clips, and that'll have to be punishment enough! 😋) I am feeling the bond, though- no doubt about it. And that was my main object: to fill-in my personal sound palate with what the J-45 brings to the table. My Lg-1 has always provided a taste, but now I can feast at will. And for the record (and if you're keeping score at home): 1. Snuck a look at the bridge plate (a very busy spot with this p/u system): clean and trim and no scary pin hole/dowel issue. Ship-shape. 👍 2. I like the gold hardware just fine, both aesthetically and functionally so far. 👍 3. Pickguard placement works for me! The guard covers part of the ring but none of the rosette. Looks deliberate and classy, to my eye. 👍 4. Gonna fret about adding a strap pin, but will likely have it done. (Don't know if I can go back to the old way of wrapping something under the strings above the nut. always felt less secure and uncomfortable, weight-wise.) 5. Will bring it to tomorrow's open mic and monkey around with the Anthem. Anyone have thoughts on whether I should still run through a DI box as I always do with my J100 (Fishman ust)? Guess I'll read up on it- weird that with the case candy, there's not one word about the p/u. But that's what the google machine is for, I suppose. Ahhh... I've joined the club at long last! I have the opposite of buyer's remorse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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