SlopeS Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 My first post here, and a story I suspect others have too. I've wanted a J45 for many years, and I've played more of them than I can count. Honestly, most sounded pretty bad, but not always the fault of the guitar. Bad strings, and a lot at GC had so much human goo on them they stuck to my hands. But....I never gave up and kept trying them. I came across a 50's reissue last year that was pretty darn good, went back to get it the next day and it was GONE. So, while Christmas shopping with the wife Monday in Denver, she must have felt sorry for me and let me go into GC. I headed straight to the high end acoustic room where they keep the Gibsons hoping to try a J45 TV, but spotted an amber burst J45 Custom in the corner first. After about 3 chords, I knew I had a special one. I favor rosewood, so that helped. Having learned my lesson last time, I put it on hold and went back the next day to spend some time with it. Then took it home. I know it's still the honeymoon, but this thing is fantastic. Loud and thumpy if I want, or soft and sweet. Wow! I have to sell a loved HD28 to keep it, but I can live with that. And it's still go the Gibson strings on it, so I think it may get even better. Not sure I can handle that. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozz Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Sounds like you found a good one. A good wife and a good guitar! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brixa Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Congrats on your Custom. You're gonna love it! Your story is a replica of mine back in July. The custom was the exact sound and feel i was always looking for. I sold my D28 to help fund it and don't regret it at all. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Hey Slope - congrats on the NG ! How bout some pictures of the new arrival? We need something to drool over. Here's a quick tutorial on posting pics: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/11005-sticky-how-to-post-photos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 ahhh just feel the love of the NGD!!! I too wandered into a GC one day with some time to kill about 2 months ago walked out SMITTEN by a J45 Custom myself. I've dared not to return... I've got GC Platinum card with $0 on it, and I'm quite afraid I'll use it! Congrats Slope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 . Welcome. Nice post . . . The glow of new love. You've got a great guitar. Congrats and enjoy. . . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlopeS Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Thanks All, I'll get some pictures up soon, it is a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 So, while Christmas shopping with the wife Monday in Denver, she must have felt sorry for me and let me go into GC. Haha, brave lady! Major congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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