Billy Hill Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I was checking out the gibson site and didn't see it. I had decided this would be my next guitar. I like the tone and my slightly arthritic left hand loves the neck shape and narrow fretboard. Are they out of production? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I was checking out the gibson site and didn't see it. I had decided this would be my next guitar. I like the tone and my slightly arthritic left hand loves the neck shape and narrow fretboard. Are they out of production? There's no such thing as out of production. A dealer can order you any guitar you want, whether it's on the current list of standard production models or not. (About the only exception is one built with Brazilian rosewood, which they're not allowed to use anymore.) Since all guitars are built one-at-a-time in response to an order from a dealer -- Gibson isn't like Martin or Taylor, who have bunches of finished guitars sitting around in warehouses waiting to be shipped when they get an order -- the list of production models is just a list of suggestions that they quote you prices on without having to ask. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 i played an amazing new one in toronto about a year and a half ago and am kicking myself for not picking it up. then it was $2499cdn while a standard j45 was $2075. new pricing went into effect and the standard j45 price is now $2575. i'm guessing to order one now would cost approx. $2900. waaa for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Thats gonna be my next guitar so it better not be discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 cool vid of a guy using a J 45 rosewood. [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 cool vid of a guy using a J 45 rosewood.[YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] wow. did that guy play the f outta that or what?!??! thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 np. he wrote that too which makes it even cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Hill Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for the responses, everybody. It's no surprise that I could have one made, but, am I probably looking at much additional cost for a custom order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdogg Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Love j-45s, almost bought one. Although not sure what the R is, but if it helps me play like the clip I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenumber2 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 The R just means the body is rosewood rather than the traditional mahogany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmac Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 cool vid of a guy using a J 45 rosewood.[YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] My only problem with the vid post is that I've only been playing a couple of years and just when I think I am getting a little better, I see a guy play like that and I want quit and try playing the spoons. That dude can play, thanks for the post.....I guess. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 My only problem with the vid post is that I've only been playing a couple of years and just when I think I am getting a little better' date=' I see a guy play like that and I want quit and try playing the spoons. That dude can play, thanks for the post.....I guess. Ted [/quote'] It's not the meat, it's the motion!!!! :D/ :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Try Musician's Friend. They're in stock and waiting on ya!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I like seeing people who are awesome, makes me want to play more so I can get that good and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I like seeing people who are awesome, makes me want to play more so I can get that good and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Try Musician's Friend. They're in stock and waiting on ya!!! That's where I got mine, back in the day when they had ebony boards and bridge..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I probably looking at much additional cost for a custom order. Not for something like this. Having them make another one of something that used to be a production model doesn't cost them any more than it did back in the day, and the quote usually reflects that. In this case, it's just a matter of someone grabbing a rosewood back and side set rather than a (slightly less expensive) mahogany back and side set when the built starts. Besides, it costs nothing to get the quote. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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