samuel70 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I recently ordered a J45 True Vintage through my local Gibson dealer. He just called saying that he got an email from Gibson USA stating that the J-45 TV as we know it is not produced anymore. Instead they appear to have a new version available...but it's about $1000 more expensive. Here are the details of this "new" model : J-45 True Vintage RS4TPVSNH1 Solid red spruce top Hide glued 1930's top bracing Mahogany back and sides Madagascar Rosewood FB & bridge Banner headstock Bone nut & saddle Vintage tuners Vintage sunburst VOS finish I can't seem to find the difference between the "old" and "new" model, nor what justifies the higher price. Samuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 While I have no knowledge of such a production change, I am not at all surprised that Gibson would change specs on the J45-TV and give it a new designation. Typical Gibson fare. Seems the acoustic line is altered more than the electric instuments. For example, the Les Paul Custom has had pretty much the same appointments from the introduction of the model, but the J200 has been through a myriad of changes in cosmetics over the years. What's up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I know that there was a difference between the J-45 True Vintage and the J-45 True Vintage Special Edition, which the latter had the Red Spruce top as opposed to the Sitka Spruce top. As far as ceasing production on the TV line, I would think not because of the sales on that series of guitars. A wonderful guitar at a decent price. And the TV line is as close to a vintage acoustic as you can get! I really love mine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA83 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I believe the 2009 J-45 TV has the adi top and hide glue - the same guitar as the 2008 special edition but without all the extras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-200 Koa Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Check with Fullers Vintage Guitar. They have a True Vintage, True Vintage with Red Spruce and several other varieties of J-45s in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuel70 Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 Check with Fullers Vintage Guitar. They have a True Vintage' date=' TrueVintage with Red Spruce and several other varieties of J-45s in stock.[/quote'] Thanks for the advice, but I'm in Belgium...Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-200 Koa Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Fullers ships anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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