Gearhead88 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 It's a J-45 Northern , only sixty five made , for Long & Mcquade , a chain of music stores in Canada. These guitars are a 30's sunburst finish , Adirondack red spruce top ,Rosewood back and sides , it say's - "Limited" edition on the truss truss rod cover , Grover tuners , there is a custom shop logo on the back of the headstock and it has upgraded electronics from the J 45 standard , I'm unsure of the details on the electronics except there is a volume and tone control. It was built in 2014. A sweet sounding , smooth playing guitar , .................. I'm tickled ! I think some of the true vintage J 45's are finished like this but I'm not sure , having never seen one , other than pictures . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 My much lived Norlin era J45 De Luxe 1979 bought new in 82 and the only acoustic I've owned for more than 2years The model has it's critics but I'll defend her to the death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubee Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 A '1970 or so Hummingbird. It defied everything you read on the Internet about them by sounding great & having a nice, easy playing neck profile, 1&11/16" nut. Played that thing everywhere for nearly 20 years until it got wrecked. I do miss that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Well, it was a 59 Les Paul Junior. But acoustically, a 46 LG-2 bought in a Raleigh pawn shop in 71 or thereabouts. I don't have any pics from back then. Probably too poor to have a camera (or too dazed to use one). I sold the LG-2, bought a Martin, and didn't have another Gibson acoustic for 40 years--though I had several Gibson electrics. I did have a KG 14 for a while, though. Then, I found a Fullers J 50. Now, I'm a Gibson guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I believe it would have been the 1948 L-48, purchased at a flea market in the mid '70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbabucan Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 1975 or 1976 Les Paul Custom I got new for Christmas back in the day. Black with Gold Hardware Still hanging on the wall and will pass it along to my sons when I go. Great guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 A '1970 or so Hummingbird. It defied everything you read on the Internet about them by sounding great & having a nice, easy playing neck profile, 1&11/16" nut. Played that thing everywhere for nearly 20 years until it got wrecked. I do miss that one. What wrecked this dear acoustic ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill67 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 j-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 My much lived Norlin era J45 De Luxe 1979 bought new in 82 and the only acoustic I've owned for more than 2years The model has it's critics but I'll defend her to the death! These are like my first ones from 1970/80. I fought hard to go Gibson though my heroes mostly played Marts, but the two squares didn't make it. Instead I was thrown into a baaaad Gibson trauma from which I only recently recovered. I'm sure yours is splendid, , , , mine might have gained a lot over those many years as well, , , , whereever they may be . . . . The first - The second brave attempt - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 These are like my first ones from 1970/80. I fought hard to go Gibson though my heroes mostly played Marts, but the two squares didn't make it. Instead I was thrown into a baaaad Gibson trauma from which I only recently recovered. I'm sure yours is splendid, , , , mine might have gained a lot over those many years as well, , , , whereever they may be . . . . The first - The second brave attempt - Actually I think it has matured and whereas I couldn't gig it at the Albert Hall it does me well Thinking about it Paul Weller does/ did gig her twin sister Like my 96 Volvio 850r it will be forever with me Lord only knows which box they'll bury me in -:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestripe Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 My first Gibson was a '99 SG Standard black on black. My first Gibson Acoustic was a Hummingbird Pro, circa '08. The HB Pro just wasn't clicking with me so I traded it in towards my AJ which is a lifetime keeper. I now also have a Firebird and an L-00TV. Will post pics later once I get home on my personal computer EDIT: pics added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjunk Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 My first Gibson (and still my favorite!) is an F25 Folksinger. I love these things. I think the nut is a full 2" wide, small body, 12-fret. I know it is an early 60's model but I don't know the exact year. Does someone here know that based on the serial number in the pic? Some more shots in the link. Edit: I seem to recall it is a '66 but not 100% sure. https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A35p3ichucw6e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky1 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 '78 Les Paul standard. My first Gibson acoustic was a '06 Blues King, quickly followed by an '07 J-200 standard. Love them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Mine was a 1976 Gibson Les Paul "Black Beauty". Bought it new in Jacksonville, Fla. That's the one guitar that still haunts me today for letting it slip away from me. Man, I miss that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 My first is a '64 LG-1. It came new into the family for my brother, who took lessons long enough to collect some chord charts and a song booklet of multi-colored mimeographed pages between construction-paper covers. Here it is, played on a sleepy little song I wrote about/for it a couple of years ago. http://soundcloud.com/anne-rachel/the-company-i-keep/s-7eVpl Had the lifting plastic bridge removed and replaced with rosewood about 15 years ago, and I still do love its sound...and smell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagibson Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 AnneS, your song is really nice. My first Gibson was a 64 lg-1. I gave my daughter the guitar when she turned 18. She loves it. I had it since 1971. I missed it so much, I found another 64 lg-1 with a wider neck, and love it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 My first Gibson was a Corvus iii My first acoustic Gibson is a J45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 My first Gibson was a tobacco sunburst, Firebird electric (non-reverse) purchased new in 1966. My first Gibson acoustic was a J-45 purchased new about '71-'72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I came on thezGibson forum to ask about a Gibson L-20 that was on our local Craig's list. I was really a die hard Martin guy at the time, and knew NOTHING about Gibson's. I got some great advice, some great insight on the guitar, one guy had the whole history of the instrument, and with that, and the actual audition of the instrument…..I got the L-20…just a great guitar….and was the start of a great love affair with Gibsons…here's the pics! My first Gibby was a used, road worn Les Paul Studio in fireburst 03 i think?? I later sold it (needed the cash) and got another 7 months later but the next one was in Satin fireburst. Now after trying several more les pauls ive been jonesin for a 60s neck profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvee Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I have a Gibson ES 225T, I bought from a fellow Airmen in 1959 in Homestead fl. I played it in bands through around 1970, then I started playing Tele's. I sold it to my brother around that time and to my surprise, my wife bought it back and give it to me for Christmas in the 80's. Like an old friend had come home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joevacc Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 My First Gibson! I got it for my 10th birthday in 1976. I (thank goodness) still have it! Love this thing… It's a 1962 LG-0. I know they get a bad rap but it has a unique voice that is undeniably cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 My first Gibson (and still my favorite!) is an F25 Folksinger. I love these things. I think the nut is a full 2" wide, small body, 12-fret. I know it is an early 60's model but I don't know the exact year. Does someone here know that based on the serial number in the pic? Some more shots in the link. Edit: I seem to recall it is a '66 but not 100% sure. https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A35p3ichucw6e JJ…Nice guitar AND nice setting…beautiful detailing of that space…nice wood work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonjunkie Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 1972 J-40 - bought new for $269. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodehopper Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Sorry behind the curve on these. I posted my last Gibson First now gonna post my First Gibson.... My First was my CJ-165 and I love this guitar.... Bad decision by Gibson to give up and discontinue these babies so soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 c. 1960 LG-1. Let's pick, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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