Hello everyone,
I have a 2008 true vintage J 45. For quite some time I was puzzled as to why my headstock does have, repeat it does have a stamp serial number. With that said it is barely visible. It does not match the inside orange sticker serial number. I have called Gibson & spoke to other Dealers in my area
Either one can give me an explanation as to why this would be?. From my understanding I do have a true J 45 it is not a fake. The guitar was bought from a very reputable dealer and given to me as a gift. I pose this question, Has anyone ever seen this before I’d be happy to upload pictures. What is odd is the binding on this J 45 is yellowed an aged as a true vintage should be however the tuning pegs are whiter and the binding, In addition my understanding is that a true vintage has bone pins and although my bridge pins look yellow and aged they’re most definitely plastic. I am just curious if anyone has ever run across this before?
As you can see the serial number on the headstock it’s barely visible but it’s definitely present.
