Gibson Custom Shop Experience?

[jaytee32]

Hi,

I’m thinking of having a CS J-45 made. Mostly because I like the 50s style pick guard and want a cherry sunburst finish. May want a specific neck profile, need to try some J-45s side to side with my AD17, that neck is glorious.

Curious about others experience. If you’ve had one made, was it worth it? Are you happy with the result?

[jw3571]

Never tried the Custom Shop for an acoustic, but have done a few custom electrics and they've all turned out awesome. Only thing that was not great was the wait, around 15 months.

[lowrider]

One big problem that I see is that Gibson's seem to vary wildly. Once you order a Custom Shop guitar, you own it whether you like it or not.