thefirewalker Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Hi all I got a brand new 2021 J150 from a local dealer. When I first saw it I noticed the issue on the bass side as shown in photos. It’s not crack or broken. But it’s like a long dent along the side. You can see the reflection is different along the red line I drew. It’s barely visible but one can definitely feel it when touched. The dealer also noted that so I enjoyed a slight further discount. Sound wise and structure wise I have no complaint. I am just curious what went wrong down the production line. Was that too much pressure applied when they clammed the guitar or…? Any discussion welcome :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Looks fine to me. Solid wood sides. Mine are the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfski Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I posted about this on my new Noel Gallagher J-150, assuming you have the same since that's the only J-150's I'm aware of releasing in 2021. I was told on my post that this is normal, I've learned to love all this character on mine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) You're right, it doesn't show up well in photos . As to why there would be a dented line in the sides that you can feel by touch I have no idea. It's probably not a feature. It wouldn't hurt to ask Gibson themselves (and report back here). Edited August 15, 2021 by Leonard McCoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefirewalker Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 hours ago, golfski said: I posted about this on my new Noel Gallagher J-150, assuming you have the same since that's the only J-150's I'm aware of releasing in 2021. I was told on my post that this is normal, I've learned to love all this character on mine! Is that the “price of NG J150” one? I checked that post and noted the various “mistakes” they had on delivering the guitar. I am loving mine too although I found it a bit heavier than I expected. Perhaps thats because I have been playing J45 and this is the first Gibson jumbo guitar I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefirewalker Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Leonard McCoy said: You're right, it doesn't show up well in photos . As to why there would be a dented line in the sides that you can feel by touch I have no idea. It's probably not a feature. It wouldn't hurt to ask Gibson themselves (and report back here). That’s probably my next move haha I am not a professional but I have played for years. This is the first time I note this issue on an acoustic guitar, let alone a Gibson one…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfski Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 4 hours ago, thefirewalker said: Is that the “price of NG J150” one? I checked that post and noted the various “mistakes” they had on delivering the guitar. I am loving mine too although I found it a bit heavier than I expected. Perhaps thats because I have been playing J45 and this is the first Gibson jumbo guitar I own. that was my post about the same issue, it looks kinda like dents on mine but it’s the whole way around. I had picked up a SJ-200 prior to this so I was surprised how light the j—150 was! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 It seems people expect maple to figure straight like mahogany or rosewood do for the most part … it doesn’t.Maple figures completely different .The “lines” or figure patterns can go in different directions . Bob Taylor taps into this a little : JC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalex Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I would think the use of maple combined with the thinner VOS finish probably shows up imperfections in the wood. A full gloss finish would most likely hide these imperfections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Juan Carlos, Thanks for the video. Very clear, informative. I loves my maple. Even more now. One thing I've noticed with it - in sunlight, it's also a bit iridescent. Like Taylor said - there's no other wood like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fortyearspickn Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 It never even occurred to me that, when bending a stiff piece of wood, or anything, the material has to stretch on the outside of the curve and compress on the inside - so it is going to prone to the ripple effect. Like folding a pair of jeans - you'll get wrinkles on the inside of the fold unless you take care to smooth them out. Harder with wood !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/24/2021 at 7:26 AM, fortyearspickn said: It never even occurred to me that, when bending a stiff piece of wood, or anything, the material has to stretch on the outside of the curve and compress on the inside - so it is going to prone to the ripple effect. Like folding a pair of jeans - you'll get wrinkles on the inside of the fold unless you take care to smooth them out. Harder with wood !! Also keep in mind Gibson developed their sunburst as a way to hide flaws in the wood , historically the blonde (natural)guitars had the prettiest wood because you would be able to see everything. With a sunburst you can shade things to darken certain imperfections in the wood . JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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