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05-22-2018, 01:41 PM
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>>NGD: 2018 J-45 << Pics included!
Finally got me a J-45...again.
Had few J45’s in the past and I don’t know why I ever sold them...well I am hopeful this one will stick around. Perhaps just me but it seems burst has gotten better recently. Or maybe mine is just special  Also to note, 2018 case is now brown as shown in picture and case candy has changed. No more pack of strings but now they include a strap, pick holder, towel, and most important... TRUSSROD TOOL!!! In the past it was pain to find one local thin enough to fit. I’m glad it’s included now. Also I don’t recall from the other ones I have owned but the body binding on this one is but more yellow in person. Me like it! Tone? Did I mention mine is special?!?!  Question: anyone know what the stock strings are? It’s no longer the Gibson master built 80/20 it seems to me. It’s darker color such as PB. Cheers!     image post 
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05-22-2018, 01:43 PM
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Congrats on a great guitar. I have a 2017 J45 and it is just fantastic!
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05-22-2018, 01:45 PM
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Sweet! Beautiful burst on that. A happy NGD to you!
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05-22-2018, 01:55 PM
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Hi David...looks like a beauty. And I see you went with Sitka
 Congrats and enjoy!
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05-22-2018, 01:57 PM
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Nice! Congrats!
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05-22-2018, 02:08 PM
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Looks like a beauty. How is the neck profile, round thicker or more of a V shape? Did you get it locally or over the internet?
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05-22-2018, 02:18 PM
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Some are thinner than others but we’re talking .010-.020” difference only. I typically prefer thicker neck and felt ones I owned in 2016 to be tad thinner than my liking. I was happy with neck on this particular one feeling tad thicker than what I remembered from others I have owned. I mail ordered this one. Yes it was a gamble but it all worked out. Last edited by SKYHIGH; 05-22-2018 at 02:27 PM.
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05-22-2018, 02:33 PM
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Now that is some serious Gibson eye candy!! Congratulations!!
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05-22-2018, 02:58 PM
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Congrats!! Play that thing till its "reliced"!!
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05-22-2018, 02:59 PM
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Congrats Skyhigh!!! Can't go wrong with a great J45.
Interesting point you made about the warmth of Sitka. I know the TV J45's feature Adirondack red spruce, but I too prefer the warmth of Sitka. I feel that the warmth helps to promote that great warm, "thump" that Gibsons are known for. That sunburst looks GREAT!!!!
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05-22-2018, 03:53 PM
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05-22-2018, 03:58 PM
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Congrats... Love J45s. And I love that case!
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05-22-2018, 03:59 PM
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Call me crazy but the warmth really reminded me of chewing on a biscuit. The more I chew, the warmer it feels...sort of like more I strumm the more it compresses and gives me that warmth thump...I know it sounds odd but that’s the way it it feels/sounds to MY EARS.
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