XeMeme Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Are the early 50's J-45/SJ known for having log of necks like the LG's before the 60's? Also, is there anything different between an early 50's J-45/SJ vs a late 50's? Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Are the early 50's J-45/SJ known for having log of necks like the LG's before the 60's? Also, is there anything different between an early 50's J-45/SJ vs a late 50's? Thank you, 1st question-no. 2nd question- size of pick guard. If you find one, get it. They're great guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin 1940D28 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The most significant difference is the top "bracing". Both eras are superb Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Like Martin said, the top bracing is the most significant difference between the early 1950s Gibson bracing and the later 1950s bracing. The bracing style changed sometime during 1955. The early 1950s bracing style is a traditional X style, tall and thin profile. The middle areas of the X and tone bars are hand scalloped at the factory. The later bracing is straight with a more short and wide profile. Both bracing styles make for a very responsive top. Some of the best Gibson dreadnoughts I've ever had have been late 1950s straight braced examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Never held any LG I would describe as having a "log" neck. I do agree with others in that some of the best sounding Gibsons I have ever played are those from 1955 to 1959 with the unscalloped bracing. Real punchy and quick sounding guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Gbson started using laminated sides and maybe backs too (who knows about backs) in the mid 50s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Gbson started using laminated sides and maybe backs too (who knows about backs) in the mid 50s. My wife's 1960 J-200 has a laminate maple back and sides. Back then Gibson though made their own laminate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 "Log of neck" is not something typically associated with the 50's J-45 or LG. If that is something you are looking for in vintage territory, pre 1947 would fit the bill. A less expensive route would be some of the contemporary J-45's which are known to have a beefier neck; the Legend, the '42 Reissue, or the John Hiatt signature guitars come to mind. Also- if this would be your first foray into J-45land, bear in mind that Gibson went first, in 1956 as an option, then in '57 as standard issue, to the adjustable bridge. It might be best to give one of the guitars equipped with this often controversial bridge a listen after your ear gets familiar with a J-45 with the traditional bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 "Log of neck" is not something typically associated with the 50's J-45 or LG. If that is something you are looking for in vintage territory, pre 1947 would fit the bill. You should come over and play my Schmidt-made Galiano or Kay Kraft. You would never again think of any Gibson neck as large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 This thread needs pics: My '51 J45 and '53 SJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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