Dave F

Personally, I would not buy used guitars from Japan. Just my opinion - When one pops up on Ebay, 20 other sellers from Japan will copy the ad and put the same guitar up for sale. I don't think they let the goods ones out of their country. I think they use USA as a dumping ground. And as 62B mentioned, cost of returning it are prohibitive.

Note that the Keb Mo has a 16" radius fret board (more like Martin) and a 25" scale. Small differences but will not feel like a J45

It's you

I'm in one of those moods too. Likewise, I'm waiting for the seller's market to go back up. I've been to Gruhn's. I have to avoid that place. I always fall for the expensive ones.

I have tried to downsize, and I am planning another thinning of the herd. I was up to 50+, got down to 20+ and then crept back up to 30+. I would like to get down to a dozen or less.

I need to update my pictures, some are gone, and new ones have been added.

Just my opinion, I think the LP Std pricing is still reasonable. I think the J45 and D28 pricing is reasonable. All guitars are getting expensive like everything else. Taylor entered the market as reasonably priced acoustics made entirely on cnc machines with bolt on necks. Their manufacturing is the same but their pricing has rocketed too unless you get the Mexican made ones.

Are againts the extra globs of glue?

They advertise to install multiple x-bracket in mutiple guitars then you only need one amp

Looks like the magnet attachment for a Tonewood amp.

I did a quick look and a lot of the L5 bound guards look the same shape but look to be about a half inch wider which makes sense for a 17” guitar

Here's a 1" grid (based on the lower bout being 16"). Pickguard looks to be 10+" long, 3.5" wide at lower and about 1.5" at top with white binding. Good luck hunting. Archtops | Pickguardian Archtop Scratchplates - TinyTone

I took a snapshot of this video that claims it's an original pick guard. It may help you. Plus the opening shot of the video.

From BigKahune

Just enjoy the guitar and let it inspire you! Forearm haze all in my grain Lately things just don't seem the same Feelin' funny but I don't know why 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky

When all else fails, use your spit. My luthier swears by it.

Personally, I would not go over $3000. Otherwise, I'd just buy a new one. Here's one at Dave's for $3750, but I would offer less. Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo, '23 | Reverb

I think I could go for one of these

If I remember correctly, the Schaller M6 is a direct drop-in replacement for the Grovers. They have a lot of aftermarket buttons that may work. I've used them to replace Grovers but I used them with the Imperial knobs. You may want to try that route if you find the right button.

I've tried different buttons on the Grovers but did not like them.

Can't remember but I think I did. Those grovers use large holes. I do not like the large washers on the grovers. They left an imprint on the headstock.

I bought a used L00 Mahogany that had the Grovers. I too prefer the look of the plastic buttons. I just put on a set of Golden Aged tuners. It almost covered up the old holes. Good enough for me. I could probably touch up the color, but it works for me.

Nice looking 13 fretter! Enjoy.

Nice job! I now hear why they say this maple model records well. A very balanced sound.