NGD: Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 - Page 3

Jeremy · #31 03-04-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rule18

Congrats! IMO, there's nothing quite like a great sounding J-45, but then again I might be biased...

Thank you!

KalamazooGuy · #32 03-04-2021, 06:58 PM

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by rule18

Congrats! IMO, there's nothing quite like a great sounding J-45, but then again I might be biased...

So...why are you biased about great sounding J45s?

rule18 · #33 03-04-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KalamazooGuy

Congrats! So...why are you biased about great sounding J45s?

Because I have a great sounding J-45 (it's in my sig)...

KalamazooGuy · #34 03-04-2021, 07:02 PM

Ah. I can't see signatures on my app. I was hoping you said you worked in Bozeman!

rule18 · #35 03-04-2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KalamazooGuy

Ah. I can't see signatures on my app. I was hoping you said you worked in Bozeman!

Hah! No, but boy howdy if I lived around that part of the country...

llew · #36 03-04-2021, 07:17 PM

Very nice...congrats and enjoy!

Zissou Intern · #37 03-04-2021, 08:03 PM

Based on playing a few J45V's and my J35V, I can only guess these J45 Historics are really nice. I just wish they had a full 1 3/4" nut.

The Growler · #38 03-04-2021, 08:04 PM

Really nice! Congratulations!

zoopeda · #39 03-04-2021, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Jeremy - Congrats on the Gibson! Do you find much of a tonal difference between the 1942 banner and the standard J-45?

Not even the same ballpark. No hyperbole at all. I used to really think Gibsons just weren’t for me. Played one of these, and it blew my mind. Totally different sounding guitar. Boomer bass, louder, drier, more high overtones, fat trebles, enhanced experience. I was floored and surprised when I found it. These are such good guitars.

pickinray · #40 03-04-2021, 10:51 PM

Congrats on your new '42 Banner. That guitar is absolutely gorgeous. Nothing beats a great J45!

Jeremy · #41 03-04-2021, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by llew

Very nice...congrats and enjoy!

Thank you!

Jeremy · #42 03-04-2021, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Growler

Really nice! Congratulations!

Thanks!

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Jeremy · #43 03-04-2021, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pickinray

Congrats on your new '42 Banner. That guitar is absolutely gorgeous. Nothing beats a great J45!

Thanks. It’s a stellar instrument.

Jeremy · #44 03-04-2021, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zoopeda

Not even the same ballpark. No hyperbole at all. I used to really think Gibsons just weren’t for me. Played one of these, and it blew my mind. Totally different sounding guitar. Boomer bass, louder, drier, more high overtones, fat trebles, enhanced experience. I was floored and surprised when I found it. These are such good guitars.

I have recently gotten a bug in my ear for the Gibson tone. I was perfectly satisfied with the Hummingbird I had picked up not too long ago, but then I played this and it just takes that sound to another level.

gmr · #45 03-04-2021, 11:44 PM

My darling wife gave me a Gibson True Vintage J45 some years back. It is supposed to be a real copy to the original 42 models, at least as could be derived. The case does indeed appear to be a fair copy as well. Every time I play it I am thrilled. It was my first really nice guitar and remains a favorite. But then I am a big Gibson fan. Congratulations on your new guitar.