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11-13-2018, 05:31 AM
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really nice example. That is an early 55 model. About midway through the year they went to the large pickguard, and stopped scalloping the braces. My J45 is a late 54, so about the same vintage.
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11-13-2018, 05:57 AM
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Congrats!
As noted. it looks to be a transitional model with pre-1955 features so you might check to see if the bracing is scalloped or not. Gibsons built in early-1955 tend to have features from both periods. I owned a 1946 LG-2 for many years. Nothing wrong with the guitar but over the years I just stopped loving them.
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11-13-2018, 06:57 AM
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I have been intrigued by these models since I learned that the LG2 is Chris Stapleton’s favorite. Gorgeous guitar - thanks for sharing.
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11-13-2018, 07:38 AM
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You lucky dog!!! I've had serious GAS for one of those for years. Too bad I've got more GAS than money. Enjoy it, she's a beauty.
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11-13-2018, 11:01 AM
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Wow, thanks for all the replies! I'm so excited to bring this baby back to Nashville with me. I think this is only the beginning of my mahogany Gibson fever
 Really great info re: '55 specs. I guess it is an early '55 after all, serial and bracing check out. Any string recommendations are welcome, I haven't been able to experiment yet!
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11-13-2018, 11:19 AM
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Love it. Congratulations. Clearly much great music and fun has poured from that beauty, and now it's your turn to make it sing and send vibrations into the world.
A vintage Gibson is my dream guitar. I had one once (early 60s J45) and every guitar I've owned or played since pales in comparison. I wish you 100 years of enjoyment with your incredible new old instrument!
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11-13-2018, 02:10 PM
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11-13-2018, 03:09 PM
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Those are singer/writer jewels. Nothing does vintage Gibson like vintage Gibson. Accept no substitutes.
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11-13-2018, 06:09 PM
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That’s very cool. Congrats man
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11-16-2018, 05:33 AM
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11-16-2018, 08:55 AM
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That is one killer guitar! I bet it has some stories!!
Play well, scott
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