hardmodskin Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 The J-50 model has been absent from Gibson's website for quite some time now...was wondering if it's officially no longer made or now called something else? I was flipping through the latest Entertainment Weekly and saw an ad for some floss (yes as in dental care) featuring some young country star spokesman playing what appears to be a brand new Gibson. The ad even mentions the model number in the text as part of the overall campaign of comparing a Gibson's exacting standards to the standards of making dental floss. Kinda funny. But yes, so again.....is the J-50 still in production?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 You can order all of the J-45s in "antique natural" finish. The only difference between that and the J-50 is the label. Of course, Gibson would probably be willing to put a J-50 label on one of these antique natural J-45s for an extra $1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 The J-50 model has been absent from Gibson's website for quite some time now...was wondering if it's officially no longer made or now called something else? I was flipping through the latest Entertainment Weekly and saw an ad for some floss (yes as in dental care) featuring some young country star spokesman playing what appears to be a brand new Gibson. The ad even mentions the model number in the text as part of the overall campaign of comparing a Gibson's exacting standards to the standards of making dental floss. Kinda funny. But yes, so again.....is the J-50 still in production?? ...Can you scan and upload the ad? Love to see it.... ..I'm sure the Custom Shop will make you one if you ask nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 . I'm with Nick - the J-50 is more or less a J-45 in a natural finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 they have different pickguards too. the J50 is bigger. currently, the "J45 Natural" has the smaller guard on it. 5-star dealers can order a J50 labeled guitar with the larger pickguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 The original J-50 (about 1948), and the early '50s models, had the same small tear-drop pickguard as the J-45. By all sources, it really was a J-45 with a natural top and slightly different binding and soundhole purfling. Generally speaking, the changes tracked those of the J-45, but maybe the pickguard design diverged at some point to further differentiate the appearance of the two models. The other thing I've noticed on fairly early J-50s is that the mahogany sides and back were not stained dark, as the J-45's were. At that point, it really was an "all natural" finish. You pays yer money, and you takes yer choice. Just my observations, as a J-owner and student thereof since the mid-60s...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardmodskin Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 ...Can you scan and upload the ad? Love to see it.... ..I'm sure the Custom Shop will make you one if you ask nicely! Haha. Sure. I'll upload the ad when i get home from work tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 What year is your J 50 from ? I am a fellow lefty :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardmodskin Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 ...Can you scan and upload the ad? Love to see it.... ..I'm sure the Custom Shop will make you one if you ask nicely! OK, here are the scans as best as my primitive brain can make happen on this new-fangled "computer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardmodskin Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 you can actually see the guitar in use here: https://designedbyexperts.com/people/designedbyexperts/index.jsp the link takes you to the main page, just click on the luke bryan video to see the Gibson he's calling a J-50 in the ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardmodskin Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 What year is your J 50 from ? I am a fellow lefty :D ahh, another member of the small group of long-suffering lefties! glad to meet you. my J-50 is a 2001, i believe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 ahh, another member of the small group of long-suffering lefties! glad to meet you. my J-50 is a 2001, i believe.... I hope to have a great lefty collection when I'm old :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA83 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Haha that advert is hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Now I understand why the tone of my J-45 isn't what it used to be: I'm stringing it with the wrong type of dental floss. And my teeth are taking a beating from flossing with my high E string! I'm confused...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardmodskin Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 I hope to have a great lefty collection when I'm old :D ah, well you're off to a good start with the SJ-200! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardmodskin Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Now I understand why the tone of my J-45 isn't what it used to be: I'm stringing it with the wrong type of dental floss. And my teeth are taking a beating from flossing with my high E string! I'm confused...... i just cut my gums to shreds on a D'addario string. next time i'm flossing with Elixirs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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