J-200 Koa Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Someone was recently looking for a short scale AJ on the forum. This one as appeared: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GIBSON-2006-Mahogany-Short-scale-Advanced-Jumbo-AJ-Ren-Ferguson-/292149803032?hash=item44057c3818:g:t4cAAOSwrfVZQElY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 That's hilarious. A round shoulder, short scale Gibson in mahogany (as stated on the label)… now where have I seen that before? If it does indeed have the advanced bracing, it would still be a very interesting compare with a J-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 That's hilarious. A round shoulder, short scale Gibson in mahogany (as stated on the label)… now where have I seen that before? If it does indeed have the advanced bracing, it would still be a very interesting compare with a J-45. I like the inlays, the fretboard binding, and the pickguard..... (But I have a bling'd-out J-45, so I'm a little strange to start with) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Here's the specs on my Kristofferson SJ. Looks like I may already have a short scale AJ Kristofferson features a variation of Gibson’s “X” bracing pattern situated behind the soundhole, with a set of tall and thin braces for the back, and scalloped tall and thin braces for the top. This legendary bracing design — exactly as it appeared in the first Southern Jumbo in 1942 — delivers a balanced expression, with punchy, deep lows, warm mids, and clear, crisp highs. Body Style Round Shoulder Top Species Sitka Spruce Back and Sides Mahogany Binding Multi-ply Top and Back Bracing Advanced X-Bracing Rosette Double Ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Advanced for sure - and take a look at the heel. 70's fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw1300 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 A weird custom shop request perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbpark Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Just get a used J35 and save a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yggdrasil Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 A weird custom shop request perhaps. I think these were all made for a boutique internet outfit called something like Private Reserve - bought several years ago by MF. I emailed about buying one new - was quoted 1800 at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 A weird custom shop request perhaps. The eBay listing does provide some good info: "Limited edition 2006 Gibson jumbo with a shorter scale (24-3/4") and Mahogany back and sides. There were only 20 short scale AJ's made. 5 Maple, 5 Rosewood, 5 Mahogany and 5 in Koa. These were designed by head luthier Ren Ferguson. . . " Since the two major defining specs for an AJ, are not present on this guitar, it would be no easy task to hear whether it was the scale length, or the change to mahogany, that was most influencing it’s sound. However, the person at the final inspection QC station might have a pretty good sense; giving the hog, maple, rosewood, and koa versions of this guitar a spin before being boxed up (the guitars). Or- do they all just blend together after a while, and the more important question being: “when’s lunch?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 To my mind the two primary characteristics that make an AJ an AJ are rosewood B&S, and scale length. Take those two away, and you've got something different. It might be a very nice guitar, and it's good-looking for sure. I wouldn't pay a premium over a J-45 for it, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 That's not an AJ, to me. It's a TV spec J45 with AJ neck inlays. Nice box, but has the distinct air of Trigger's broom about it, to put it in a specifically English way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDawg007 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Someone was recently looking for a short scale AJ on the forum. This one as appeared: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GIBSON-2006-Mahogany-Short-scale-Advanced-Jumbo-AJ-Ren-Ferguson-/292149803032?hash=item44057c3818:g:t4cAAOSwrfVZQElY I think that this guitar is very much what I was looking for. I agree that it specs out very similar to a J-35 but I am not sure about the bracing and wood differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Whatever it is, not an AJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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