Cougar Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I've had a number of Epiphones, but I just got off reverb my first Gibson. I'm looking forward to its delivery next week. It's a 2015 custom shop, factory-stained-red, flamed maple J-45, purported to be in mint condition. I did some research, but I didn't learn a lot more than these are custom shop J-45s -- apparently only 65 of them were made. With a bevy of Guild super jumbos, I can't wait to get my hands on this short-scale slope shoulder and do some thumpin'. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge are awfully light. I might look into darkening those a bit.... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Nice looking! Oil the fretboard and bridge and that should do it. You can even use 3-in-1 for this though a thin oil is better. If they've never been oiled (looks like not) they'll soak it up in about 40 mins. I'd love a Gibson acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 . Vice la différence! . I like the red, and it’s maple! Looking forward to a good report. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I think you'll find it is your 'go to' in a short while. Mine is the first one I grab - it's sort of The Swiss Army Knife of acoustics. Not to disagree with the 3 in 1, but I'd steer clear of putting oil on the bare wood that's designed for metal. Lemon Oil is popular = but it has no 'lemons' in it - only petroleum type alkanes. Lubricating and fuel oil. Mineral Oil and Baby oil are also petroleum based. I use Coconut Oil. It's made from coconut but is high in saturated fats. Does not spoil. I'm fixing to experiment with beeswax on some bare wood, not attached to a $3K instrument. Just don't use Insect Repellent ! G'Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP Trad Pro II Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I've had a number of Epiphones, but I just got off reverb my first Gibson. I'm looking forward to its delivery next week. It's a 2015 custom shop, factory-stained-red, flamed maple J-45, purported to be in mint condition. I did some research, but I didn't learn a lot more than these are custom shop J-45s -- apparently only 65 of them were made. With a bevy of Guild super jumbos, I can't wait to get my hands on this short-scale slope shoulder and do some thumpin'. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge are awfully light. I might look into darkening those a bit.... . The contrast looks cool. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Congrats...J45 is my favorite acoustic. Love how "different" the color is on that one! NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thanks, guys. Will be interesting.... if it ever gets out of Maumee, Ohio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 congratulations..I own a standard so I sure would like that one as well...have fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thanks, guys. Will be interesting.... if it ever gets out of Maumee, Ohio! Man, it was stuck in Maumee all weekend. But it's finally back on the road. Only 1,400 miles to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Many congrats on a fine and rare catch. I really do like the individuality of that! I also agree with you as to the relative lightness of the 'board and bridge. If it's of any interest our old mate Donny used leather dye to darken a similar-looking 'board of one of his LPs and the end result was superb. Looking forward to the tone-report! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Outstanding and congrats! Maple should really sound unique and fabulous. I played an AJ that was Maple once and absolutely loved it. I have never played a J-45 that I didn't love, especially the necks, I think they are perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 I also agree with you as to the relative lightness of the 'board and bridge. If it's of any interest our old mate Donny used leather dye to darken a similar-looking 'board of one of his LPs and the end result was superb. I'll see what a rubdown with lemon oil will do. I tried staining a fretboard on a $90 guitar. Worked a little, but not that well. I didn't roughen up the board enough. I'll take this one to my guitar guy if I want to get serious on it. Two more days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Well, it arrived. Looks good. Needs a setup. Took it in to my luthier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Congrats Cougar, it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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