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Thanks slimt; tried both from library and online picture. Did not see option to decrease size although I am familiar with the process. After much research and consultation with several luthiers I am convinced my J 45 is a 1949 vintage. Yesterday was the first opportunity to play the guitar after picking it up from luthier (I also have a Martin) and the sound and playability were excellent. my guitar prodigy grandson will be inheriting the Gibson after my last sunrise.

I have what I think is a J 45. I got the guitar in 1962. My wife had the instrument fully restored in1992 by a luthier recommended by Gibson. This luthier was puzzled about the model because he could not find a serial number but measurements and turners, etc. indicated a sunburst SJ 45. Recently a certified Martin repair luthier got excited about the guitar and suggested some tune up work which is underway. He was also puzzled by the lack of a serial number and the inlays on the fret board. These inlay are diagonal and indicative of later models. Research online is difficult but one YouTube video showed a SJ 45 with similar inlay but did not clearly indicate a date of manufacture but implied a date before 1950. I have pictures on my iPad but cannot find a method for attaching it to this message. Any help in identifying this guitar would be greatly appreciated.