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Thanks Very Much, Scott Memmer |
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I have something similar to a j-45 but I think it will blow you Away.
http://www.myfavoriteguitars.com/201...-SJ-E1853.html Check it out. I consigned it with Jon for a very low price
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If it doesn't have to be a Gibson and you can find one used try a Kevin Kopp K-35. Used they are just over $3k.
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There are a few boutique options but they are will cost you. On a budget I'd recommend a used J-45 True Vintage which gets your the Adirondack Top and vintage style scalloped bracing. It's similar to the J-45 Legend but lacking the baseball bat neck and a few other fine details. If your budget is less than $1500 have a look at the Eastmen E20SS.
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I am now looking at possibly the Buddy Holly reissure from the mid nineties, running in the mid $2000, more where my bankroll is right now. thanks, scott |
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Does anyone happen to know... Apparently the first official Gibson reissue of the J-45 was in the early nineties. Does anyone happen to know exactly what years those were, and how many were made? Also, they made a Buddy Holly model, 500 units, in about 1996. But is the first reissue different and earlier? Thanks, Scott |
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anyone know the specs on the standard j 45 new models? looks like sitka spruce top over mahagony , what are the braces and the =neck profile and neck length?
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Just wanted to bump this up, to see if anyone can answer the following question(s):
Where does the Gibson "Buddy Holly" Banner J-45 fit in with the rest of the reissues? I'm looking for one with the old "baseball bat" neck, hide glue, etc., as close as possible to the genuine article. Thanks in advance for any responses. scott |
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Perhaps John Thomas will come here at some point and set us all straight. scott memmer |
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I found a banner 1943 J45 for $4200USD with a few professionally fixed cracks on the top and a repainted and refinished top (someond has scraped the original finish off to make it look like a j50). And new tuners.
That was this year I made this purchase. Found it on the local craigslist (kijiji up in Canada) Keep looking on the used market. An actual banner Gibson isn't as unobtainable as you think, you just might lose out on a couple of the 'collectability' traits to get down go a manageable price.
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