Dave F

Probably wouldn’t cost much to strip off the bees wax and shoot a clear coat of the nitro if you find one you like.

Nice!

While you're hunting, it may be worth your time to look at the newer small bodies even though most don't think they can capture that old wood sound. I wish I had the opportunity to try out some of the newer torrefied tops but I haven't. I haven't had many opportunities to play a vintage against a modern version plus I don't think I have a good enough ear to properly analyze them. I defer that to a couple friends whom opinions I value. Currently I have a vintage J45, a Legend J45 which is supposed to be as close as you can get to a real vintage based on Eldon Whitford's 1942 and a Kris Kristofferson SJ bases on his '50's SJ. Three guitars that have the same DNA. There's a '43 LG1 getting some TLC. When it get's back, I'll compare it to the RI that was based on John Thomas' LG1. Here's the '43 LG1 and it's LG2 RI Here's a few modern small bodies you may want to check out. LG2 Banner RI, L1 F-hole, '32 L00 Vintage RI, Nick Lucas Mystic RW, 1933 LC RI, CJ165 Here's the J45 lineup. Dwight Yoakam Honky Tonk Deuce, Kris Kristofferson SJ, J-45 Legend and a vintage '42-'43 J-45

https://reverb.com/item/16632481-video-demo-1931-the-gibson-l-oo-black-original-no-cracks-pro-setup-original-case

1962 - First one was a pawn shop special that only lasted 3 days in a house of six boys before it got busted over someone's head. Later that year I got this one for Christmas and no one was allowed to borrow it. Two years later I was ready to go electric.

I just played one of these at GC today. The inlays look like the Jackson Browne and Stage Deluxe RW. Headstock looks like an L5. I like it. If I catch a good sale, I'll grab it.

If it sounds half as good as it looks, it’s a killer!

Nice http://www.facebook.com/nashcountrydaily/videos/1160871137394554/

I mentioned on another thread that I tried a Taylor cedar but I looked up the the specs and it was an 812CE LTD 12 Fret RW with a redwood top. I was impressed.

From Gibson.com Gibson Custom 1952-1960 Les Paul, Explorer, Flying V, and Futura reissues (since late 1992): M YRRR or MYRRRR M is the model year being reissued< Y is the production year RRR indicates the guitar's place production for that year. NOTE: This number includes all models for a particular reissue year - so, for example, a 1958 Reissue serial number may include '58 Reissue LP Standard and '58 Explorer production. Example: 7 5123 is the 123rd 1957 reissue model produced in 2005. Your SN 7 7596 should be 1957 reissue model produced in 2007

Of all my Gibson guitars, the J200 seems most sensitive to over humidification. Gibson replaced one I had because it just could not adjust. Since then I use the Boveda packs and haven’t had any issues. Good Luck

I usually get one. Sometimes they're blank and sometimes they actually match what I have. They usually have the same numbers written on them (hmmmm?????)

I’m at the low end of the spectrum. I setup guitars for friends who are not worried about volume but just pick and strum harder and need more clearance over the frets to keep from buzzing. I also have bluegrass freinds that really strum hard to get more volume and be heard. The bass strings get a little higher for them.

At the 12th fret the Low E is 4/64” high and the High E is 3/64” high

Yea, I get some complaints from friends. I do keep a couple set higher in case I’m going to a Hootenanny or Bluegrass Jam where volume and playing harder is more important.

At the 12th, these are in 64ths so the bass E is 6/64" (.094") and the treble E is 4/64" (.062") At the 1st, these are the decimal vales so the bass E is .023" and the treble E is .016" Hope this explains it. As I age, the strings get lower to my liking. Most of mine are set up to 12th L4 H3 1st L22 H12 Dave

I picked this up a while back. I like it.

Taylor guitars

I had an AJ that had walnut back and sides. It was the loudest most vibrating guitar I ever played. If I kept it, I would have modified the bridge and lowered the wedge shape. It was a bit too much for my taste. I have a JB with the walnut and as they advertise, it sounds like a grand piano. IMHO - I do not think I have that great of an ear, but I feel there is Mahogany and then Rosewood. Everything else is in-between and depends more on the shape and build of the guitar. Then the other 90% depends on the player.

I've played about a half a dozen of them in the stores and was impressed with every one of them. You have never mentioned your budget. If you are in the $1400 range you can find a nice used J45 https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/msg/6089162245.html

Perhaps Gibson can come up with another version of the J-45, clean from any excess glue. We can call it the OCD model

Looks like the specs you first put up from CME are incorrect. Dave's Guitars does match the Gibson website

Just from looking at the specs- Looks like the 2015 Model is called 1932 L-00 Vintage with a couple upgrades. The 2015 Model is called 1932 L-00 Reissue Vintage and has the redline case. A couple other differences the 2016 has Spruce top and slim profile neck. The 2015 has Adirondack Red Spruce and 30's "V" neck I have compared mine (Reissue) to a vintage L00 and it's very close and hopefully when it's broke in it will be closer to the woody dry sound. It has the same DNA. I think Gibson nailed it on this model. I haven't played any of the aged tops yet. I'd also like to compare it to a Legend. Very lightweight. Mine weighs 3.4 lbs.