Welcome to the forum. You might want to search past posts on this forum for the differences between the regular models and the True Vintage models. It's been discussed many times before. But basically, the True Vintage models have different bracing. All of the TV models have thinner, vintage style back braces and the J45 and Southern Jumbo also have the AJ style top bracing. They also have aged toner, upgraded case, bone nut and saddle, just to name a few things.