lockjawdavis Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 In my endless search to find the right J-45 for me and my budget, I've noticed that the inside labels are sometimes white and sometimes red. Maybe there are other colors, as well, but red and white seem to be the colors of choice in the Gibson factory. Is there any significance between a red label Gibson and a white label Gibson? I've never seen it discussed here. Just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCarlos Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 This was part of a response that I got last year from Gibson when I asked the use of white label colors. All modern Gibson acoustics (i.e., not historic or vintage in appearance) have the white labels. Best regards, Vincent Wynne Gibson customer service service@gibson.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 This was part of a response that I got last year from Gibson when I asked the use of white label colors. That's interesting. Maybe it's not new enough, but my 2001 J-45 has an red/orange label, and according to Gibson, it's just a "J-45." No descriptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockjawdavis Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks for the help. It is a bit odd. And I guess the topic should have been named 'Orange or White,' huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Gibson has changed the colors of their labels from time to time throughout their history. The lastest change from orange to white is fairly recent. Don't quote me, but I think it occurred in 2008. The white label is used on the contemporary versions of their instruments (i.e,. the Standard and Custom series); the True Vintage, Legend series and the like retain the orange label. Some models this year have a multi-color Anniversary label that features a Montana mountain top. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockjawdavis Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks, Red. That clears up the mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks' date=' Red. That clears up the mystery. Or does it just add to the dilemma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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