GotTheSilver Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I wanted to introduce everyone to my new baby! I actually bought this used a couple of months ago, but am just now getting around to posting it. It is a 2010 J-45 Legend. This is probably the most resonant new guitar I have ever played. It sounds great! Perfectly balanced with the classic woody J-45 tone I wanted. This things sounds great on a wide variety of musical styles. I play fingerstyle blues, rock, country and just a tiny bit of bluegrass, and I think they all sound great on this guitar. The perfect balance of warmth and shine. Clearly defined, without too many overtones to muddy it up. Rings like a bell! The very large neck concerned me at first, but I actually got used to it a lot faster than I thought I would. I find it very comfortable now. The only issue is that I still have some trouble wrapping my thumb around to fret the low E string, but even that I am getting better at. I'm not sure exactly which features to assign what percentage of the great tone to (design, build quality, materials, hide glue, etc.), but this guitar has certainly made me a believer in the combination of Adirondack spruce and hide glue construction. Whatever that magical mix is, Gibson certainly got it right on this guitar. A big thanks to the guys and gals at the Big G for producing such an incredible guitar! Now for the pics! (Excuse my crappy photography skills!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 . A very nice banner. Beautiful top and burst. Congrats. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Very cool. I'd love to hear how that thing sounds. Can you post a clip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Awesome. I'd love to have one, one day. Congrats on yours, and ENJOY! Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 She's gorgeous!! Not a big fan of those pickguards tho... Have fun with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Oooo, never played a legend but sure would love to ! That is a beautiful J-45, vintage all the way, Im sure you'll have a lot of great times. Would love to hear some sound samples if you have the urge .. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I like the skunk stripe in the middle of the back. Sort of like the '40s SJ. Nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Nice. Love the bridge and open tuners. Classic looks for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotTheSilver Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Thanks everyone for the replies. I am having a wonderful time with this guitar! Very cool. I'd love to hear how that thing sounds. Can you post a clip? Hmm... I've never recorded an acoustic guitar before. I will have to see if I can figure something out over the long holiday weekend. I have a computer program (Guitar Rig) I have used to record electric guitar by plugging it into a converter box (haven't used this in some time). Maybe I can get a microphone and try that route. I do have a digital camcorder, so maybe I could do a video and post it on Youtube. Of course, then I would be showing the world my lack of skill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Really took to the one I played in '08, right down to the chunky neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Love it and love the pickguard! (I like Zebrastripey looking things). Congrats! I also would love to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maow Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Congrats! what a nice J45 legend. I love pickguard and tuner. Is this guitar comes with VOS finished? I wish to hear this guitar sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 She's gorgeous!! Not a big fan of those pickguards tho... I kinda dig the tiger stripe guards myself. However, I'm really surprised that you can't make out the sunburst through the guard — is that just an illusion of the flash/photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotTheSilver Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Congrats! what a nice J45 legend. I love pickguard and tuner. Is this guitar comes with VOS finished? I wish to hear this guitar sound. Thanks. I really like the firestripe pickguards. Got one on my AJ, also. Yes, it is a VOS finish. That's why it looks kind of cloudy in the photos. Well, that and I couldn't figure out how to photograph it any better. I have only seen one gloss finished J-45 Legend. That was at Fuller's a few months ago. I don't know if they still have it. Wow. Interesting to see how much interest there is in hearing the guitar. I will really try this weekend to get a good sound and/or video clip. BTW, I have Pyramid strings on it and really like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Bannerific !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 That is a Nice one.... I would like one... but up here.. there 7000.00 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I believe the pickguards of the Legends are applied directly to the top, then masked off before the guitar is painted. The other models with this type of guards have the guard applied over the finish. I guess it is a vintage feature special to the Legend. Personally, I prefer the modern firestripe look, but I would not turn down a Legend if one came my way... Lars PS there is a guy replicating the old type of firestripe guards. Search for "firestripe" and you will find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA83 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Looks superb!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 My AJ has the firestripe pickguard. Other than the looks, my favorite thing about it is that it is actually applied perfectly. The inside radius matches the outside radius of the rosette and it's dead-on straight when guitar stands upright (no clockwise, nor counter-clockwise twist). Don't know why Gibson Montana has such a tough time mounting guards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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