lockjawdavis Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I finally pulled the trigger on a J-45 today! I fell in love with the sound of the Rosewood Custom, so I bit the bullet (sorry about all the gun metaphors) and brought her home. I'm glad to say she sounds as good in my living room as she did in the 'acoustic room.' Thanks to everyone who answered all my questions about Gibsons, in general, and the J-45, in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Nice! Love the binding! Hey, since we're using gun metaphors, maybe the first song you play on it should be, "Alison (My Aim is True)." Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockjawdavis Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hey, nice suggestion! Always one of my favorites. Love EC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Very nice .......and your screen name is a great blues name....lol....have fun playing the blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 YA DID GOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Very nice .......and your screen name is a great blues name....lol....have fun playing the blues there was a great tenor sax player named eddie "lockjaw" davis. i had the pleasure of working with him in the 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Very nice indeed, Good choice Mr. lockjaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockjawdavis Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks everyone! Jannus, that's where I got my monniker from! What an under-rated horn player! I'd love to hear your stories of working with him. As far as the guitar, I'm loving the feel, the look and the tone. All of which will get better. Like a pair of jeans, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Wow! That's a real beauty. Congrats! BTW, great pics - you did a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swicket Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Nice one - thanks for the pics. I love the headstock inlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks everyone! Jannus' date=' that's where I got my monniker from! What an under-rated horn player! I'd love to hear your stories of working with him.As far as the guitar, I'm loving the feel, the look and the tone. All of which will get better. Like a pair of jeans, I suppose.[/quote'] don't mind if i do. i booked a jazz club from 80- 82. guys like eddie would fly in and do a week with the house rhythm section. eddie, besides being a 1st rate player and pro, was a gentleman from start to finish. old school nice. it was fun. i was lucky to have a house band leader (bass player) who worked with DUKE and was an eminent local teacher as well. all the visiting guys, from milt jackson to clark terry to EDDIE LOCKJAW DAVIS knew my guy. it was always good. i got to hang with mose allison, zoot sims, barney kessel, anonanon. i saw LOCKJAW and it brought all that back. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august_reader Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 "Hey Joe" might be another good one to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Sweet burst on that J45! Nice score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Great new guitar! I love the inlay on the headstock. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockjawdavis Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thanks, Larry. Overall, it's a little fancier than my taste, but the sound trumps all. Besides, I can probably use a little fancying up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGibs Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 ouch... beautiful headstock!!! Bravo for that beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 absolutely gorgeous. did you get it locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockjawdavis Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Thanks, MrGibs. Cunk, I got it at Huber and Breese on Groesbeck Hwy in Fraser, MI. They're one of the only (maybe THE only) 5-star Gibson dealer in the state. Worth a trip, if you've never been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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