[Gibson J45 Vintage Neck]

2 hours ago, Dave F said:

Here's one from Wildwood

Serial Number: 10918003

Brand Gibson

Model J-45 Vintage

Type Round Shoulder Body Style

Finish Color Vintage Sunburst

Finish Type Nitrocellulose Lacquer - VOS - New Thin FInish

Top Wood Thermally Aged Adirondack Red Spruce

Bracing X-Bracing

Back & Sides Wood Mahogany

Neck Wood Mahogany

Neck Joint Compound dovetail secured with hide glue at the 14th fret

Neck Shape Vintage Round

Neck Dimensions .880 1st - .940 9th

Fretboard Material Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Inlays MOP Dots

Scale Length 24-3/4"

Width at Nut 1.725"

Nut Material Bone

Binding Multi-ply Top, Single Ply Back

Rosette Multi-ply Single Ring

Tuners Gotoh with White Button

Bridge Rosewood Belly Up

Saddle Bone

Pickguard Tortoise Teardrop

Case Hardshell Case

Thanks!

[Gibson J45 Vintage Neck]

Hi guys,

I do not have calipers to measure mine. Does anyone know the dimensions at the 1st and 12th fret for the neck on this one?

It’s described as the “Vintage Round”

http://legacy.gibson.com/Products/Acoustic-Instruments/2018/J-45-Vintage.aspx

[J-45 Standard and TV]

I bought a vintage and immediately sold the standard, it was a very biggest difference in tone. 

[J45 Vintage (2016-2019) vs J45 1942 Banner Historic Reissue]

Can anyone comment on the difference between the standard and legend fretwire?

[J45 Vintage (2016-2019) vs J45 1942 Banner Historic Reissue]

25 minutes ago, Hall said:

pg60 - that is how I would describe the sound of my 2016 Vintage to this day.   It hasn't darkened as I played it in, and the lack of bass is a little disappointing at times.  I finger pick only any more and have come to realize the lighter the touch the better the tone on this guitar.  It is a different sound than the standard J-45 for sure.    ' Fore I forget the neck is that hefty C shape.       *So, to op, the top wood adi and neck shape are  areas to check for difference.

I actually had a 2009 standard that was a very very good standard in its own right. 3 days with the vintage and she was sold. It just sounded dead in comparison. My particular 2017 has plenty of base, probably as much as the standard did but with an amazing clarity and sparkle 

[J45 Vintage (2016-2019) vs J45 1942 Banner Historic Reissue]

1 hour ago, pg60 said:

 

Happy  to hear you love yours!  Did you buy it used?  I'm wondering if mine just needs some play time to open up?

 

I bought it new but it had be in a store getting some play I’m sure. 

[J45 Vintage (2016-2019) vs J45 1942 Banner Historic Reissue]

I just got one of the vintage built in 2017. By far, bar none best guitar I’ve EVER played.

[2007 Gibson J-185 TV?]

I did confirm with Gibson that this is in fact a true vintage. Thanks for all the replies.

[J45 Vintage (2016-2019) vs J45 1942 Banner Historic Reissue]

I can’t really find too much on what makes these guitars different except the rectangular bridge and 3 on a plate tuners on the 1942 Banner. Are they structurally similar as far as bracing etc goes? 

[2007 Gibson J-185 TV?]

Thanks for the info. I guess I should have clarified that mine has both the serial and made in the USA stamped on the headstock 

[2007 Gibson J-185 TV?]

I am pretty certain based off everything I’ve seen that this is a true vintage. The only identifier I am slightly confused on is that I read that TV models do not have the serial number stamped on the headstock and mine does. 

[2007 Gibson J-185 TV?]

Hi all! 
 

I just picked up a 2007 J-185 which I believe to be a true vintage but wanted to confirm with those more wise than myself. The serial number dates it to Feb 2, 2007. It has the orange label (which just says J-185), the brown/pink case, bone nut and saddle. The paperwork in the case has the model number J88V v9 NHI

Any assistance on where to verify, or where to find out if any other J-185 versions were even in production at that time would be much appreciated.

 

Matt