Buc McMaster Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 A 12-fret J-45 with a very good looking sunburst. Only three made. Used to own a 12-fret Martin D-18S that sounded glorious........wonder how this Gibson might "woof"...... J-45 12-fret ps.......working on a local store owner to order one of these southpaw.....not saying I'd buy it, but I just might! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Thats different... I like the burst to.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Too dark for me , much prefer a lighter burst than that But love that shape of guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 That guitar looks just WOW. A few years ago I emailed a bit with a knowledgeable forum member here (Hogeye) about his 12 fret. I hope he chimes in on these guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 That looks great! Wildwood's pictures always tend to be somewhat dark. That guitar is, of course dark with the small burst, but I bet it is not as dark in real life as in that picture. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Wowsers ! If I were looking for trouble - this is where I'd look. I'd even consider trading up one of my very small herd in to upgrade. Be still my heart! (or is it just GAS?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Interesting. Like a mahogany Smeck, but presumably with standard J-depth body. Wildwood does some really cool guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 That guitar looks just WOW. A few years ago I emailed a bit with a knowledgeable forum member here (Hogeye) about his 12 fret. I hope he chimes in on these guitars. Hogeyes is just plain cool.. Ive strummed that one.. its a nice guitar.. Youll never see a twin of it either.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Gibson might as well have just gone with black finish. That color and fakey looking pick guard is the turn off for me, along with the 4G's I don't have. I almost pulled the trigger on the recent '48-'49 J45 'as is' that popped up on Elderly a day or two ago, at $3500, needing neck set, re-fret, etc etc. That's my bucket lister. Would have had to part with a guitar or two to keep from abject poverty after that one, but it understandably didn't last long before someone grabbed it. I was just getting my repair estimate back when it disappeared. Did any of you guys see that puppy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 That neck though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Nice guitar, I think I would prefer my 14 fret, but I do really like the looks of that one. The only reason I prefer the standard 14 fret is because I have enough other guitars with 12 . I personally like the pick guard . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 That neck though... The neck description is a bit odd. Described as V-shape, but the given depth dimensions (if correct) are not out of line with a modern "standard" (not the slim taper)profile. The nut is wide, even wider than the Luthier's Choice neck on my Fuller's 1943 SJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe M Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Gibson might as well have just gone with black finish. That color and fakey looking pick guard is the turn off for me, along with the 4G's I don't have. I agree completely....Gibson bursts are beautiful, not this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Had an old L00 with the V neck. At first my hand didn't know where to go, but after some time with it I found I could play forever with no fatigue. Another regrettable flip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 hate to be the odd man out but,, meh... don't do much for me.. Where's the Taylors? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingturtle Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I think a 12 fret J-45 could be the end of the road for me. That is my version of the ultimate guitar. But I tried out a 12 fret SJ last year and it left me unmoved so I wonder if it is what I want in theory only. I am not a fan of the burst but I get that there is historical reason so, so be it. I do think the price for these "cooked top" guitars is too steep. In a few years I expect it to become more common. Even some Recording King have them. I can't see paying a premium to be on the cutting edge. They are priced too near a custom build for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Seems like the “blackbursts” on the Gibson 12-fret models have been getting progressively blacker with each new model, starting with the more mild versions on the Jackson Browne models, the Stage Deluxe Limited and S.D. Rosewood guitars, the 12-fret AJ, to the 12-fret Southern Jumbo Special and now the J-45. Must be easier from a production standpoint; I think even I could shoot a passable burst not much wider than the bridge. Hey, Gibson- how ‘bout offering a couple 12-frets in those sweet 50's reissue tricolor bursts- that would be hard to resist: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 A very happy new year to all . Yes like this a lot 12 fret neck and v neck looks like a lovely fingerstyle guitar . Personally I love the dark sunburst and look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 The color in pics can be misleading. I'd like to see this burst in-person so I could tell how close the dark brown is to literally being black. I'm not a fan of most black guitars. Not a fan of paying 4 grand for a guitar either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 They're pretty black, Larry. I have, and have had a couple of guitars with this burst. Here's a 12-fret SoJo that big-time internet Gibson lover/flipper Dangitman had thru his doors: One advantage of more blackness- much more straightforward lacquer repairs to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 They're pretty black, Larry. I have, and have had a couple of guitars with this burst. Here's a 12-fret SoJo that big-time internet Gibson lover/flipper Dangitman had thru his doors: One advantage of more blackness- much more straightforward lacquer repairs to the top. That just looks like a bad paint job-didn't know when to stop spraying the black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Stage Deluxe RW, Stage Deluxe LTD (Hog), Jackson Browne (Walnut) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Good Lord Dave. Stunning. The neck on the Stage Deluxe looks about perfect for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriv58 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 The 12 fret j45 reminds me of the Jackson Browne model i had for two years, nice guitar but could not agree with the neck, so it moved on. Also think a less subtle burst is nicer. My 2016 j45 vintage has already greatly surpassed the JB, with only 6 months of playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I had one of those 12 fret SJs for awhile I thought it looked great..and sounded great as well. Too bad I couldn't keep them all..Tommy is showing me how to tune it here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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