SC_Wannabe Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I saw this used J45 on the GC website listed as a Standard: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Gibson/J45-Standard-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-112387450.gc Obviously this is some sort of special edition. Just curious as to what it is. At the price listed, it looks like a deal for someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChordMasher Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 That one is called, " J45 Goofy Fret Markers Edition." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Who freakin' knows! Another one in the endless parade of J-45s in different clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Weird inlays. MOP florets. 1990s? I think that model has rosewood back and sides... Also I see an orange label, which makes me think limited run... 50 guitars etc. Similar picture with more ornate binding here: http://hubpages.com/...merican-Classic If the action is good and neck straight, I think it's certainly worth a shot through GC, with their liberal return policy. I bet it sounds great. Try $1,450? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Never seen a J45 with that kind of inlay, but I think GC checks-out things fairly well before they buy a "used" instrument. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Gibson did make a special run of a few dozen special models like this. The inlay looks a little different, but everything else looks "J45." Offer them less money if you're interested. If they're asking around 1500, then they only gave somewhere in the neighborhood of 675-725, give-or-take a few dollars. They've always got money to play with on "used" guitars. And don't believe it when the sales dude/dudette says they can't take anything off a "used" guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyboy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Looks like CL-30 with slope shoulder to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Purty fretboard inlays and abalone soundhole bling. That's obviously the workhorse J-45 in lace-trimmed silk underwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 It's a J-45 Rosewood. The first year production 1999. I have one. If I had to sell all my guitars and only keep one, it would be that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 It's a J-45 Rosewood. The first year production 1999. I have one. If I had to sell all my guitars and only keep one, it would be that one. The description in the ad says it has Mahogany B/S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Wannabe Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 It's a J-45 Rosewood. The first year production 1999. I have one. If I had to sell all my guitars and only keep one, it would be that one. Nice. I'm not in the market for one of these, but someone will get a nice guitar for a decent price. Regarding the description saying "mahogany", I think the that is just the stock Gibson write-up for a J45 standard they pasted in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I agree it's a stock Gibson write-up. Because, that isn't a rosewood fingerboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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