jjrpilot Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 When it first arrived it was glassy smooth but now, as you can see, the varnish is slowly settling into the grain of the wood. I LOVE this look! This J45 Standard has really started to open up and has gotten richer as I'm able to play it almost everyday. I'm doing my best to avoid dings, and won't be abusing/relic-ing this guitar at all. I want it to show its age honestly. I'm just keeping it clean and humidified. I'd love to pass this guitar down to my daughter some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 When it first arrived it was glassy smooth but now, as you can see, the varnish is slowly settling into the grain of the wood. I LOVE this look! This J45 Standard has really started to open up and has gotten richer as I'm able to play it almost everyday. I'm doing my best to avoid dings, and won't be abusing/relic-ing this guitar at all. I want it to show its age honestly. I'm just keeping it clean and humidified. I'd love to pass this guitar down to my daughter some day. I miss my j-50, those 45/50s are so terrific, this looks awesome and that Sounds like a wonderful git to hand down. if she doesnt want it, you can adopt me :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Watch your humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 The J45 is definitely a special kind of beast. And as you say you're doing, play it. If it's in a guitar case or just hanging on a wall, all it's doing is looking pretty. Got to use it while using commonsense and a bit of extra caution. I use all my Gibsons in my gigs. I don't take them to bars or places where people are literally shoulder-to-shoulder with little kids running around. I don't leave them alone on a guitar stand on the stage. My gigs are libraries, coffee houses, and wineries. Folks typically behave well at those places. Don't have any major dings as far as I know, but every-now-and-then I might bump the mic stand. Anyway, play it and use reasonable care. Get a recording and let us hear it. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Like that look myself.......somehow the texture has an appeal that a smooth gloss lacks. Anyway, looks good. My 45 Vintage was that way from day one........must be shrinkage due to moisture loss, part of it anyway. Do keep an eye on humidity.......5 or 10 points either way can make drastic differences in feel and tone. Maybe it's kind of nice to once in awhile hear an instrument change its' voice with the environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I'd love to pass this guitar down to my daughter some day. If she doesn't want it, just pm me. I'll take care of it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Mine have ridges - they seem to be more pronounced when Humidity is lower. I'm guessing my leather couch gets ridges too. Or at least ruffles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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