Fenno Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I was going to title this post, "I've Been a Very Good Boy This Year," but decided to go with something more tradional. Two months ago, I took the plunge and ordered this guitar from the local Mom & Pop Gibson dealer, paying in full. (Oddly, I don't feel comfortable disclosing the sickeningly low price I paid for this. Not that the folks here care about such things.) ;-) So I got the call this morning, and picked it up this afternoon. It was literally straight from the factory. I immediately fell in love. First song: "I'm a Steady Rollin' Man" (as close to the Bob Johnson version as I can get) (I'm sure I left out any and everything of substance, so I'll be sure to respond to any questions out there.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR GIBS Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I don't have a question... I just envie you!!! Man, this is a beauty! Whish you lon hours happy playing on it every God's day!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenno Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks. It's a keeper. I've only found one flaw so far. On the back of the headstock, not all of the text of "MADE IN U. S. A." got fully stamped. I can make out what looks like paint for the "U. S.", but no relief. The serial number appears to have stamped completely. Well, as they say on eBay: "Doesn't affect sound or playability." :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vourot Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Nice rosette, congrats on the new beast. She's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaz1009 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Lovely. Who does the best sunburst? Why, Gibson of course!!! btw, new AJ owner here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I wouldn't mind knowing the sickenly low price you paid....lol..(email me if you are shy)..I'm not that familiar with this guitar, were the custom features the headstock and the sound hole rosette? OR did you have some special hardware or braces ?? Thanks...great guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 That's a real looker, Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCarlos Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCarlos Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenno Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 I wouldn't mind knowing the sickenly low price you paid....lol..(email me if you are shy)..I'm not that familiar with this guitar' date=' were the custom features the headstock and the sound hole rosette? OR did you have some special hardware or braces ?? Thanks...great guitar[/quote'] Here's the gibson.com page for this guitar: J-45 Custom. So it's not a custom shop piece, but it could be mistaken for one. I would consider it a "blinged out" J-45 Rosewood MC: Ren Ferguson-designed abalone headstock inlay, fingerboard binding, MOP inlay around top binding, and more... Should I be required to wear a tuxedo when I play out with this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Is that herringbone trim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Beautiful...just beautiful. Awesome burst, gorgeous inlays. Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinNoName Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Just to add to the love - she's a corker, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenno Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Is that herringbone trim? It is herringbone binding' date=' indeed. [img']http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/fennoguitar/herringbone.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 It is herringbone binding' date=' indeed. [img']http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/fennoguitar/herringbone.jpg[/img] Nice touch!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringTom Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Beautiful. I just want to reach into the screen and grab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acousticworship Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Very Nice!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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