MyJ-45 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hello fellas, Almost 3 years ago I was in a minor car accident (in a car that was not my own) that forced me to sell my one and only J45 to pay for the damage. That particular guitar was a 2007 Banner head stalk J45 without the electronics. I purchased the guitar from a Guitar Center here in Atlanta and immediately fell in love. It was my pride and joy and in no form or fashion did I want to part with it. I didn't own another guitar at all. That was it. So for roughly 3 years I have been guitar-less. Every weekend i'd go into a music shop and play all the Gibson's and Martins and every time leaving disappointed that i couldn't go home to one. Recently, however I have been fortunate enough to afford another fine guitar, or rather another J45. So, I found this 2002 J45 on eBay and it looked like a winner to me. After talking to the seller about it I decided to pull the trigger. Now, I have had some sour luck with guitars on ebay before, and I have had some fantastic luck so im crossing my fingers here. Here is the guitar: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=260795891933&si=tzkmy3LtjoZ9K98NN28oWyzjHhw%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ABOC%3AUS%3A1123#ht_1832wt_842 What does everyone think? What sold me... 1) One owner purchased new, 2) mint condition, 3) never any work done at all, 4) "Gibson certified luther owned", 5) plenty of saddle left for action adjustment if needed. Comments and opinions welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickax Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Looks like a nice one and you got it for a great price. Bet you can't wait to receive it. Back in a 45 again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_78 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Looks very nice but...it's not a banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Wow, 3 years is a heluva time for a player to go without a guitar. I'm really glad to hear you've had a chance to have another crack at a J-45. Looks good on the pics and description ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mking Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 That is a nice guitar and yes at a very good price! You did good. Enjoy it. I bought a mint 2007 J-45 True Vintage off Ebay about 2 years ago and paid a little over $1800.00. It was dead mint and so was the brown case! Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g6120 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Congratulations cool Nice looking sunburst . Few weeks back bought a Gibson custom J 45 with rosewood back and sides great guitar . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanstreak Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 looks like a winner to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyJ-45 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Wow, 3 years is a heluva time for a player to go without a guitar. I'm really glad to hear you've had a chance to have another crack at a J-45. Looks good on the pics and description ! I should have clarified I have a 50 dollar rogue that i play just to play something, but other than that nothing nicer that sounds and plays well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I should have clarified I have a 50 dollar rogue that i play just to play something, , , , Reassuring - A 3 year break would have been unbearable and hazardous. Best wishes to you both - (The J-45/white buttons combination is a hit as usual.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce G Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Reassuring - A 3 year break would have been unbearable and hazardous. Best wishes to you both - (The J-45/white buttons combination is a hit as usual.) Beautiful guitar and great price! Be sure to post again once you've received it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyJ-45 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 counting down the hours...should be here this friday. ahh so pumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyJ-45 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 big box came in the mail today. I will post up pictures and a little clip this evening when my girlfriend gets here to help me open it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Swwwwwwwweeeeet!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Nothing better than getting a 2nd chance at something you've lost I always say. Unless it's presents coming via FedEx, or UPS. YeeeHaww H.N.G.D. and enjoy the beautiful git. Great price too!!!! Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce G Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Alright, stop playing and let us know how it is! Pics? Opinions? Anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyJ-45 Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 haha haven't been able to put it down. a few pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 SCORE!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_78 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 The action is too high, the guitar needs a proper setup, but it's nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I was gonna say that to,........ maybe its the angle of the photo but that action looks super high to me!!!. Me thinks that you will need to sand down that saddle a bit MyJ-45!!! Good news is that it appears that you have loads of saddle to work with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce G Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 The guitar looks great! Congrats on a killer deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyJ-45 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 there was a shim under the saddle that i took out and the action was much better even though i still think ill drop it a little more. however, the string tension is so great. the strings play like butter i forget the action is even high. i used to really not be able to play anything unless the action was JUST right because my fingers would just kill me, but playing this guitar really is great. i will post up a few sound clips or something when i get around to it. its just so full. couldnt be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA83 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Great 'burst too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sweeeeeeeeeet! Gotta love a 45. Enjoy enjoy! That IS a nice 'burst, iddn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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