kebob Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I see a few posters I still recognize: KSdaddy, Jinder, Lefty and a few others. Used to be a regular on here -- probably should frequent here more often. Still playing my 60's reissue Gibson J-45 (cherry burst in the avatar) -- it's been my workhorse in the rock band I play in (cover band). Anyway, just wanted to wish yall continued happy pickin on yer Gibbys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Well, thank you! Back at ya! Stick around and join the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Cheers and all the very best to you too, form a relative newbie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Welcome back! Come on in, pull up a chair, and let's play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 There is a weak spot for those 45 cherries in this camp. Maybe it's my Donovan faible. Why not post a line of pics. . . It would be welcome - so are you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kebob Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 There is a weak spot for those 45 cherries in this camp. Maybe it's my Donovan faible. Why not post a line of pics. . . It would be welcome - so are you. Here's a couple pics of my J45: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Yes Sir ! , , , beautiful. Not least against the faded fence. And the way back'n'sides prolong that certain soft burst. Ever fascinating with these same shapes in different colors, ages, state of being. If mine is mud - yours is truly sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kebob Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Yes Sir ! , , , beautiful. Not least against the faded fence. And the way back'n'sides prolong that certain soft burst. Ever fascinating with these same shapes in different colors, ages, state of being. If mine is mud - yours is truly sun. Thank you sir. This is the only guitar in my stable that I had no idea I was going to buy, until I happened upon it. Just killing time and happened into my favorite mom and pop music store -- it was during their Guitar Month (each year in April), where they pick one guitar each day and mark it down half price. I walked in and there it was, sitting up front with a price around $1,400 (I think). I was a Martin guy up til this point -- a few strums on it and I was hooked -- the balance due to the mahogany and the short scale were fantastic -- the top vibrates incredibly and has a real openess to it. I took it home and it sits as my favorite guitar still to this day among my collection. I can't find much information on these models -- they were a limited run around 2004-05, I think they made a couple hundred of them. If you ever run into one, I suggest you try it out -- they're killers. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrummer Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Beautiful guitar Kebob and from another relative newbie, welcome back!. I was also a Martin guy until 2 years ago. An accidental encounter with a J45 led me over to the dark side. Been trading Martins and trying out various Gibbys since. Had a J45 standard, H'bird and a Kristofferson that for various undefined reasons I didn't keep but I really like the 3 I kept. Currently the Sparrow is my fave but I like them all. Question on your cherry 45 - Is the top sitka or adirondack? Happy picking and welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kebob Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Beautiful guitar Kebob and from another relative newbie, welcome back!. I was also a Martin guy until 2 years ago. An accidental encounter with a J45 led me over to the dark side. Been trading Martins and trying out various Gibbys since. Had a J45 standard, H'bird and a Kristofferson that for various undefined reasons I didn't keep but I really like the 3 I kept. Currently the Sparrow is my fave but I like them all. Question on your cherry 45 - Is the top sitka or adirondack? Happy picking and welcome back. Thanks Texasteummer -- the top is sitka spruce. one other notable thing about the guitar is how ight it is -- feels light as a feather. I see you have a collection of great guitars -- Martins and Gibsons are so different tonally, and I'm glad they are -- I enjoy each for various reasons. I picked up a Taylor 814ce coupke years back and that's a different animal altogether! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Welcome back. Love your Cherry Burst J-45. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Lovely guitar ! And the pickguard is nicely positioned too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Welcome back, Kebob!! Nice to see a familiar name from the old days...and WHAT a J45! Stunning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kebob Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Welcome back, Kebob!! Nice to see a familiar name from the old days...and WHAT a J45! Stunning!! Thanks bro -- great to see you're still out there making music, fighting the good fight :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Okay, that is truly one of the prettiest J45s out there! More of a caramel or ice tea burst, which I absolutely love (got that on my '66 ES-125T, and it slays me every time). Also really like seeing the full rosette. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 . Glad to see you checking in. Nice pics of your 45. She's a beauty. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Guy Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Welcome back! What a beautiful J-45. I'm sure she sounds as good as she looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kebob Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Thanks boys -- seems this place is still the same friendly, helpful place it was a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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