Mainmiguel 0 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Hi guys, I've been offered a J-45 which looks and sounds really nice. However, it's a little different from the current model and I'm hoping somebody can tell me why! The serial number is 00753055 which I think dates it to Bozeman, March 2003. However it has white tuning pegs, orange sticker and white nut which are all different from the current J-45. Also, the logo is gold-colored instead of MOP and the logo on the case has the phrase, "Tone, feel, appearance" which is not on new cases. It is fitted with a transducer but no volume control so is not the current L R Baggs unit. When did these changes take place? Is it a variation on the standard model J-45? Really hoping you can help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blindboygrunt 299 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Hi guys, I've been offered a J-45 which looks and sounds really nice. However, it's a little different from the current model and I'm hoping somebody can tell me why! The serial number is 00753055 which I think dates it to Bozeman, March 2003. However it has white tuning pegs, orange sticker and white nut which are all different from the current J-45. Also, the logo is gold-colored instead of MOP and the logo on the case has the phrase, "Tone, feel, appearance" which is not on new cases. It is fitted with a transducer but no volume control so is not the current L R Baggs unit. When did these changes take place? Is it a variation on the standard model J-45? Really hoping you can help. Sounds exactly like my j45 historic.try googling those and see if it matches Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ParlourMan 142 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 The config between tuners, labels, and whether they use bone, light tusq or black tusq changes every few years. Of course, most people want the config they don't have.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blindboygrunt 299 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 It does sound just like mine though... Check out the historic models . matches exactly , right down to the no soundhole control . you'll find that its a fishman pickup in it . Buy it immediately , mines fantastic !! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bscha 0 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 It ticks all the boxes of what I like on a j45. Sounds just like mine. If it sounds good, buy it. I will bet you love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blindboygrunt 299 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 It ticks all the boxes of what I like on a j45. Sounds just like mine. If it sounds good, buy it. I will bet you love it. Historic also bscha ? (What the hell sorta name is that ) If it is a historic, what's your serial number ? Would love to find mines relatives and where they are Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mojorule 67 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 There was a busker out in Norwich with one yesterday. Assuming it still has the original Fishman, then I'm very impressed by that pickup. Sounded very warm, round and pretty much like a J45, albeit a bit electrified. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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