jannusguy Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 keep an eye on the trading post. something will have to go. snagged a 1954 J45. finally broke down and got a git as old as me. can't wait for the big brown truck. of course, i'm finished acquiring now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Congrats -- I hope your new baby lives up to its billing, and does all you hope it will! Make sure to post some pics once you get it. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcorner Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 The J45s I have encountered that had the most beautiful trebles were all from the 1950s. I remember one in particular that played like a dream and sounded amazing, also from 1954, yet a whole bunch of wood was scalloped out of the fingerboard from bending and long left hand finger nails. It looked like a beater and purred like a Ferrari. Good choice, and I hope you enjoy it. I hope you will still get an AJ after sending the other one back. I really love mine, and I think it would be a nice addition to your collection of bursts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 We want pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Jannus, congratulations!!! That is going to be an incredible, incredible guitar. I have people speak of the 50s J45s as if they are hallowed objects. I am very happy for you indeed! Any idea what you're going to move on as a result of the new member of the flock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 thanks for the kind words and encouragement everyone. i appreciate it. i will post pics upon it's arrival. it was a big purchase to have made without playing it but i have a sense that i will not be disappointed. it comes from the personal collection of a luthier in the north west (oregon) by the name of robert steinegger. he was affiliated with the 12th fret up there and evidently made some very well thought of guitars for the everly bros. his take on the j185, i believe, that was their signature model. the man had stroke recently and is moving some of his collection to assist with medical bills. a sad circumstance but the sale of this instrument will help him. my understanding is that he's made some modifications to the bracing that have improved the tone and that the playability of the guitar is superb. we shall see. jinder_i'm not sure yet what i might be parting with. i will give a heads up when i figure it out. cheers, rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 i'm finished acquiring now. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbg63 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Cab't wait to see the pics...Maybe you can try and keep what you have without parting with anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Cab't wait to see the pics...Maybe you can try and keep what you have without parting with anything? maybe. we'll see. i already have an embarrassment of riches thanks to my GAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 here's a pic from the seller. it's the actual guitar i bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbg63 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 One word....Sweeeeet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcorner Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I love the pic - that is how they need to look to sound good - well loved! SCHWING!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 I love the pic - that is how they need to look to sound good - well loved! SCHWING!! yeah BC/david, i'm pretty stoked. it's gonna be a long coupla days 'til she gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 keep an eye on the trading post. something will have to go. snagged a 1954 J45. finally broke down and got a git as old as me. can't wait for the big brown truck. of course' date=' i'm finished acquiring now.[/quote'] Of course......lol....you are finished acquiring now.....If I had a dime for every time I've heard those words (or heard ME saying them....lol) Well congradulations....pics, pics pics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 here's a pic from the seller. it's the actual guitar i bought. nice find, JG! but geez. one more to ad to my already very big list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Dog Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 yeah BC/david' date=' i'm pretty stoked. it's gonna be a long coupla days 'til she gets here.[/quote'] Sweet. Oh man, JG, the clock is going to slow way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumner77 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Jannusguy, in addition to pictures I'd love to hear your thoughtful comparison of the tones you get from this beautiful family of jumbos. Congratulations on the addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Jannusguy' date=' in addition to pictures I'd love to hear your thoughtful comparison of the tones you get from this beautiful family of jumbos. Congratulations on the addition. [/quote'] i'll do my best. i'm nowhere near as articulate as Jkinnama or Ballcorner (among several others here) when it comes to this but i'll give it the old college try. BTW, this one came up immediately after having lost the one i mentioned to you off line. serendipity, no? i'll weigh in when i get it and have gotten familiar with it. cheers, rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 of course, i'm finished acquiring now. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! That goes right along with: I'm from the government and I'm here to help you. The check is in the mail. I promise I won't... (cough) we all know the rest of THAT promise... Seriously though, that is a sweet old girl and I hope you two hit it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! That goes right along with: I'm from the government and I'm here to help you. The check is in the mail. I promise I won't... (cough) we all know the rest of THAT promise... Seriously though, that is a sweet old girl and I hope you two hit it off.[/quote i'm very excited about our first date! thanks scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rscott4079 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Lovely guitar. The J-45 is my absolute favorite make of guitar. It's great sounding and great looking. To me it is the classic guitar shape - when I think of a guitar, I think of a J-45. And yours has got some great mojo - it's nice to think about all the musicians who must have enjoyed playing it in the past. I have a 1950 with a bunch of holes drilled in it. Sounds beautiful and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 looks like a beauty. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Lovely guitar. The J-45 is my absolute favorite make of guitar. It's great sounding and great looking. To me it is the classic guitar shape - when I think of a guitar' date=' I think of a J-45. And yours has got some great mojo - it's nice to think about all the musicians who must have enjoyed playing it in the past. I have a 1950 with a bunch of holes drilled in it. Sounds beautiful and I love it. [/quote'] i'm with you. these are my fav. love to see yours. got a pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rscott4079 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 i'm with you. these are my fav. love to see yours. got a pic? Sure, here's one. A lot of collectability issues but it sounds and plays very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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