Bläss Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hi Guys, does anyone knows how many of this limited edition J45's are made? custom, granadillo, bilwara, vintage,... Someone told me once it was between 50 and 150 from each model. Is it so? Thnks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Hi Guys, does anyone knows how many of this limited edition J45's are made? custom, granadillo, bilwara, vintage,... Someone told me once it was between 50 and 150 from each model. Is it so? Thnks! Short answer - 'yes'. Long answer - there have been in recent memory - over 50 'versions' of the J45. One could argue any that are not the 'standard' are 'limited edition' or 'custom'. Some are made for Gibson's Five Star Dealers - based on their specs. Usually in batches of 50. The size isn't widely publicized. The run might be repeated later. Or repeated with small changes. I would guess the overall objective of this "Limited Edition"concept is not to create rare, collectible examples of the J45, but to sell more guitars, based the nearly infinite range of possible variations - by pushing the right buttons for as many possible customers as they can. So - if you are very interested in a particular J45, it really doesn't matter whether it's a standard model, or a different version produced in large numbers or 'limited' numbers - if you like it - go for it, regardless of how many others like it might be out there worldwide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 HiBack Bläss - Welcome. You came to the right place. The Board is lucky enough to have its own list - put on the shades The J-45 library 1. Gibson J-45 Modern Classic 2. Gibson J-45 Historic Collection 3. Gibson J-45 Standard 4. Gibson J-45 True Vintage 5. Gibson J-45 Pro 6. Gibson J-45 Artist 7. Gibson J-45 New Vintage 8. Gibson J-45 American 9. Gibson J-45 Legend 10. Gibson J-45 Studio 11. Gibson J-45 Pre-war 12. Gibson J-45 Deluxe 13. Gibson J-45 Limited 14. Gibson J-45 Custom 15. Gibson J-45 Studio reissue 16. Gibson J-45 Custom Koa 17. Gibson J-45 Custom Maple 18. Gibson J-45 Custom Rosewood 19. Gibson J-45 Long scale 20. Gibson J-45 Antique Natural 21. Gibson J-45 Ltd. 1960'S Ebony Black 22. Gibson J-45 Ltd. 1968 Cherry Red Finish 23. Gibson J-45 Wine Red 24. Gibson J-45 Vintage Sunburst 25. Gibson J-45 Cobraburst 26. Gibson J-45 Amberburst 27. Gibson J-45 Red Spruce Sunsetburst 28. Gibson J-45 Mystic Rosewood 29. Gibson J-45 Brad Paisley Signature 30. Gibson J-45 John Hiatt Signature 31. Gibson J-45 Celebrity 32. Gibson J-45 Reissue 33. Gibson J-45 Dwight Yoakam Honky Tonk Deuce 34. Gibson J-45 Custom Vine Rosewood 35. Gibson J-45 Reissue Historic 36. Gibson J-45 V.O.S. 37. Gibson J-45 Pure voice 38. Gibson J-45 Koa Maui Wowie 39. Gibson J-45 Standard CST Madagascar Rosewood 40. Gibson J-45 Western 41. Gibson J-45 Buddy Holly 42. Gibson J-45 Gold top 43. Gibson J-45 Brazilian 44. Gibson J-45 Flamed Maple LTD 45. Gibson J-45 Pelham Blue 46. Gibson J-45 Kazuyoshi Saito signature 47. Gibson J-45 Banner WWII 48. Gibson J-45 Donovan 49. Gibson J-45 Northern 50. Gibson J-45 Brown Top 51. Gibson J-45 Ltd.White 52. Gibson J-45 Zebra Wood 53. Gibson J-45 Early 54. Gibson J-45 Mellow Yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Ouh, , , we need to add this fellow. 55. Gibson J-45 Progressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozz Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 You can also add "Gibson J-45 Iced Tea" to that list. Great compilation by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Also add the new J-45 cutaway... Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Short answer - 'yes'. Long answer - there have been in recent memory - over 50 'versions' of the J45. One could argue any that are not the 'standard' are 'limited edition' or 'custom'. Some are made for Gibson's Five Star Dealers - based on their specs. Usually in batches of 50. The size isn't widely publicized. The run might be repeated later. Or repeated with small changes. I would guess the overall objective of this "Limited Edition"concept is not to create rare, collectible examples of the J45, but to sell more guitars, based the nearly infinite range of possible variations - by pushing the right buttons for as many possible customers as they can. So - if you are very interested in a particular J45, it really doesn't matter whether it's a standard model, or a different version produced in large numbers or 'limited' numbers - if you like it - go for it, regardless of how many others like it might be out there worldwide. Amen Brother. Gibson's marketing team never sleeps. Gibson LEs rarely hold their value any better than any other J-45. As far as I can recall, about the only recent Gibson LE that quickly soared in value were those first McCartney Texans which today are going for more than twice what they originally sold for. If only I had a crystal ball. I have never heard of those woods. I wonder if Gibson is testing the waters to see how folks take to guitars made of alternative lumber. But if you like the guitar because of the way it sounds, feels or looks, then go for it and do not look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I think mine was just called a "Rosewood", but it was ebony board and bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Em7-add my Custom Shop 1964 J-45 Reissue. QM aka Jazzman Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Em7-add my Custom Shop 1964 J-45 Reissue. Okay, Jeff - wonder if it's the same as this one, which says 1963 - http://www.ebay.com/...gkAAOSwb3NZuRf0 But here are a few more - 56. Gibson J-45 with unique Granadillo tonewood 57. Gibson J-45 1963 reissue (cherryburst but normal bridge/saddle) 58. Gibson J-45 ''The 59'' (Custom Shop) triburst w. adj. bridge/saddle And let's not forget it was Wily who started this list - I'm only the stand-in-moderator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 The cherry burst looks the same, but my CS 1964 J-45 Reissue has an adjustable bridge. Mine seems to be like the 1965 Donovan J-45 Reissue, from what I can tell, except mine has no electronics in it like the Donovan model does. I bought mine new from Fuller Guitars. At the time there was also a 1960s icon J-45 that was a proprietary model at Musicians Friend. I asked Jeremy Fuller if my CS 1964 J-45 Reissue was the same as the 1960's icon J-45 and he told me it was similar, except the version Fullers was selling had thinner bracing like the original 60s J-45s, plus the CS 1964 J-45 Reissue had a nitro finish that had a different treatment on it that was more similar to the original than the 1960s icon J-45 model that Musicians Friend was selling. QM aka Jazzman Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 The cherry burst looks the same, but my CS 1964 J-45 Reissue has an adjustable bridge. Mine seems to be like the 1965 Donovan J-45 Reissue, from what I can tell, except mine has no electronics in it like the Donovan model does. I bought mine new from Fuller Guitars. At the time there was also a 1960s icon J-45 that was a proprietary model at Musicians Friend. I asked Jeremy Fuller if my CS 1964 J-45 Reissue was the same as the 1960's icon J-45 and he told me it was similar, except the version Fullers was selling had thinner bracing like the original 60s J-45s, plus the CS 1964 J-45 Reissue had a nitro finish that had a different treatment on it that was more similar to the original than the 1960s icon J-45 model that Musicians Friend was selling. QM aka Jazzman Jeff Fuller's does custom Gibson runs to their own specs, often fine-tuning specifications to more accurately reflect the period the guitar represents, compared to "stock" versions. My 2006 Fuller's '43 SJ re-issue, for example, has a slot-through belly-down bridge, 5-ply top binding, dark centerline back stripe, 19-fret neck, serial number ink-stamped on neck block, firestripe guard, etc. The two "non-period" characteristics are bound fretboard (post-war), and the Luthier's Choice (wide modern) neck profile. They do a nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think mine was just called a "Rosewood", but it was ebony board and bridge. I remember when you got that one - it was my first realization that there were 'variations' on the standard J45 model. I was saving my nickels and dimes to get one - I was really lusting after the addition of the ebony, but they stopped making them long before I had gotten my Guitar Fund up to snuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Didn't that Goober actor that stars in the Disney Pirates of the Caribbean movies get a J45 custom built with skulls and crossbones and pirate ships all over it? i think it had abalone Seagull shyte too. Johnny Depp/Edward Scissor Hands/Captain Jack Sparrow... 'Better Living Through Chemistry". Maybe he inspired that Gibson Sparrow model that lasted one year. The Pirate Guitar may be what caused Bozeman to realize they needed to stop making one-off customs and only do Custom LTE Runs for their 5Star Dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyd Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Awhile ago there was a video and discussion here about a 1967 J-45 reissue. I thought it was interesting because it had a skinny neck and ADJ bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty G Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Just purchased the j45 125 anniversary edition, love it and will sit well with the SJ200 and Hunmingbird. had originally ordered from guitar guitar (UK) only to find there was some poor craftsmanship on the head stock and also the truss rod cover did not say ‘limited’ as it should. Wasnt convinced by the excuse the salesman made when I questioned him why it was missing. Bought one from elsewhere. question. Has anyone seen this before ? thanks marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Since this is resurrected, here's wily's list: 1.GIbson J-45 Classic 2.GIbson J-45 Modern 3.GIbson J-45 Custom 4.GIbson J-45 True Vintage 5.GIbson J-45 Pro 6.GIbson J-45 Artist 7.GIbson J-45 New Vintage 8.GIbson J-45 American 9.GIbson J-45 Legend 10.GIbson J-45 Studio 11.GIbson J-45 Pre-war 12. GIbson J-45 Deluxe 13. GIbson J-45 Limited 14. GIbson J-45 Mahogany top 15. GIbson J-45 Studio reissue 16. GIbson J-45 Custom Koa 17. GIbson J-45 Custom Maple 18. GIbson J-45 Custom Rosewood 19. GIbson J-45 Long scale 20. GIbson J-45 Antique Natural 21. GIbson J-45 LTD 1960'S J-45 ,Ebony Black 22. GIbson J-45 LTD 1968 J-45 ,Cherry Red Finish 23. Gibson J-45 - Wine Red 24. Gibson J-45 - Vintage Sunburst 25.Gibson J-45 Cobraburst 26. Gibson J-45 Amberburst 27. Gibson J-45 Red Spruce Sunsetburst 28. Gibson J-45 Historic collection 29. Gibson Brad Paisley Signature J-45 30. Gibson John Hiatt Signature J-45 31. Gibson J-45 Celebrity 32. Gibson J-45 Reissue 33. Gibson J-45 Dwight Yoakam Honky Tonk Deuce 34. Gibson J-45 Custom Vine Rosewood 35. Gibson J-45 Reissue Historic 36. Gibson J-45 V.O.S. 37. Gibson J-45 Pure voice 38. Gibson J-45 Koa Maui Wowie 39. Gibson Standard CST J45 Madagascar Rosewood 40. Gibson J-45 Western 41. Gibson J-45 Modern Classic 42. Gibson J-45 Gold top 43. Gibson J-45 Brazilian 44. Gibson J-45 Flamed Maple LTD 45. Gibson J-45 Mystic Rosewood 46. Gibson Kazuyoshi Saito signature J-45 47. Gibson J-45 Banner WWII 48. Gibson J-45 Iced Tea 49. Gibson J-45 Wine Red 50. Gibson J-45 Flamed Maple 51. Gibson J-45 Custom Mystic Rosewood 52. Gibson J-45 Deluxe Lefty 53. Gibson J-45 Vine Koa 54. Gibson J-45 1960's Ebony 55. Gibson J-45 1960's Ebony Lyric 56. Gibson J-45 Wine Red 57. Gibson J-45 Standard 58. Gibson J-45 Vine 59. Gibson J-45 Limited Edition Pelham Blue 60. Gibson J-45 Modern Classic 61. Gibson J-45 Rosewood 62. Gibson J-45 "J-45" 63. Gibson J-45 1942 64. Gibson J-45 Koa Elite 65. Gibson J-45 1963 Limited Edition 66. Gibson J-45 Limited Edition Navy Blue 67. Gibson J-45 Working Man 68. Gibson J-45 Antique Natural Mahogany Top Limited Edition 69. Gibson J-45 Standard Cherry 70. Gibson J-45 Donovan 1965 71. Gibson J-45 Brown Top 72. Gibson J-45 Ltd. White 73. Gibson J-45 Zebra Wood 74. Gibson J-45 Early 75. Gibson J-45 Buddy Holly 76. Gibson J-45 Mellow Yellow 77. Gibson J-45 '65 Natural Top 78. Gibson J-45 Masterbuilt 79. Gibson J-45 Quilt You can add the SJ-45 Deluxe (which was a J-45) and the Big Leaf Maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul14 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 10/10/2017 at 11:09 PM, Lars68 said: Also add the new J-45 cutaway... Lars Maybe if we ignore it, it will go away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 10/10/2017 at 10:02 PM, E-minor7 said: HiBack Bläss - Welcome. You came to the right place. The Board is lucky enough to have its own list - put on the shades The J-45 library 1. Gibson J-45 Modern Classic 2. Gibson J-45 Historic Collection 3. Gibson J-45 Standard 4. Gibson J-45 True Vintage 5. Gibson J-45 Pro 6. Gibson J-45 Artist 7. Gibson J-45 New Vintage 8. Gibson J-45 American 9. Gibson J-45 Legend 10. Gibson J-45 Studio 11. Gibson J-45 Pre-war 12. Gibson J-45 Deluxe 13. Gibson J-45 Limited 14. Gibson J-45 Custom 15. Gibson J-45 Studio reissue 16. Gibson J-45 Custom Koa 17. Gibson J-45 Custom Maple 18. Gibson J-45 Custom Rosewood 19. Gibson J-45 Long scale 20. Gibson J-45 Antique Natural 21. Gibson J-45 Ltd. 1960'S Ebony Black 22. Gibson J-45 Ltd. 1968 Cherry Red Finish 23. Gibson J-45 Wine Red 24. Gibson J-45 Vintage Sunburst 25. Gibson J-45 Cobraburst 26. Gibson J-45 Amberburst 27. Gibson J-45 Red Spruce Sunsetburst 28. Gibson J-45 Mystic Rosewood 29. Gibson J-45 Brad Paisley Signature 30. Gibson J-45 John Hiatt Signature 31. Gibson J-45 Celebrity 32. Gibson J-45 Reissue 33. Gibson J-45 Dwight Yoakam Honky Tonk Deuce 34. Gibson J-45 Custom Vine Rosewood 35. Gibson J-45 Reissue Historic 36. Gibson J-45 V.O.S. 37. Gibson J-45 Pure voice 38. Gibson J-45 Koa Maui Wowie 39. Gibson J-45 Standard CST Madagascar Rosewood 40. Gibson J-45 Western 41. Gibson J-45 Buddy Holly 42. Gibson J-45 Gold top 43. Gibson J-45 Brazilian 44. Gibson J-45 Flamed Maple LTD 45. Gibson J-45 Pelham Blue 46. Gibson J-45 Kazuyoshi Saito signature 47. Gibson J-45 Banner WWII 48. Gibson J-45 Donovan 49. Gibson J-45 Northern 50. Gibson J-45 Brown Top 51. Gibson J-45 Ltd.White 52. Gibson J-45 Zebra Wood 53. Gibson J-45 Early 54. Gibson J-45 Mellow Yellow Do they use the William S. Burroughs cut up method of picking names? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Do they use the William S. Burroughs cut up method of picking names? Eeeh, don't think so - and can't really see reasons for wondering. Can you explain. Aren't the most pretty straight. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, E-minor7 said: Eeeh, don't think so - and can't really see reasons for wondering. Can you explain. Aren't the most pretty straight. . I think they just took a lot of slips of paper with all those buzz word names written on them, and threw them in the air, and picked them up, and whatever slips of paper they picked up became that J-45 name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: I think they just took a lot of slips of paper with all those buzz word names written on them, and threw them in the air, and picked them up, and whatever slips of paper they picked up became that J-45 name. O yes, I know the technique, but can't see the connection. Could you name a few - Koa Elite, Ebony Lyric ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, E-minor7 said: O yes, I know the technique, but can't see the connection. Could you name a few - Koa Elite, Ebony Lyric ? Refer to the list of 54 - J-45's and there you go. Mello Yello may be my favorite. Who doesn't like a nice refreshing soda (called pop in some parts of the USA) when playing guitar. Are the run of neon green ones on the list. Edited January 19, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Refer to the list of 54 - J-45's and there you go. Mello Yello may be my favorite. Who doesn't like a nice refreshing soda (called pop in some parts of the USA) when playing guitar. The Mellow Yellow refers to the fist attempt to launch a Donovan-model. It's a rare release. You may recall his big (and quite controversial) hit with that title. Besides the burst was rather, , , yellow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, E-minor7 said: The Mellow Yellow refers to the fist attempt to launch a Donovan-model. It's a rare release. You may recall his big (and quite controversial) hit with that title. Besides the burst was rather, , , yellow. I've heard Donovan's music. I don't live under a rock. They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly) Edited January 19, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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