Vintage Yet Like-New 1948 Gibson J-45! | Instrument Evaluation Of a Vintage Masterpiece
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 16. 04. 2024
- Step back in time with us in this exclusive instrument evaluation as we explore the rich history and timeless charm of a vintage 1948 Gibson J-45. Joined by luthier Pete Buncher of Driftwood Music, we delve deep into the fascinating journey of this iconic guitar, discussing its historical significance, the unique repairs it has undergone, and the stories it holds within its strings.
To cap it all off, John treats us to a tone demo, demonstrating the powerful and soul-stirring sound that has made the Gibson J-45 a favorite among musicians for decades.
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Aged without torrification! Great sound. Thanks
Best Iâve heard you play in a while. Looks like John needs the J-45.
The guitar that I wished that I played well enough to own! It is a beauty.
It is absolutely not about your playing level, it is about your wallet level...
that sound is pretty special
Itâs great to see a guitar like this. Thank you for sharing
Amazing tone, fantastically balanced đđđđŻ%
Kalamazoo Gibson!
Super cool. And it doesn't look like someone dragged it through a cornfield on the end of a length of chainđ
For a few grand, Murphy lab will do that for you đ
@@Spamfriedrice323 đ€Ł Makes me think I picked the wrong career if people will pay good money for thatđ
Great beautiful playing! From a sound standpoint, I think a lot of guitar people would say that they aren't the best sounding instruments ... but, there is something magical about them, at least for me. My favorite guitar ... something about them. Mine is a 50's remake, and it looks just like that, and sounds (can't really tell from my crappy speakers) a little better, but very similar. My 2 Eastmans I got from you guys recently (last 3 years - E20 SS dred varnish, and E10 torrofied) might actually sound "better" from a guitar standpoint - and that E20 varnish is really a great guitar - but there is something about the J45 that is magic. I'm glad I didn't have it 30 years ago, or my life would have taken a very different direction. Mine was $1900 used a few years ago - still a lot of money, but worth every penny.
About $1,200.00 in todayâs money. Theyâre $3k now. Guarantee thereâs less labor building them now than in 1948. Cool find. Congrats to that guy!
Itâs really hard to justify Gibsonâs ridiculous prices these days. Iâve got two J-45s and Iâm planning on buying maybe 2 more in my lifetime but thatâll be it for them lol
Donât be so sure about that. One thing Gibson has always been consistent about, is being inconsistent.
@@Spamfriedrice323 you should try the Collings CJ-45 Traditional. I compared it against new J-45âs, old J-45 and even the Gibson Murphy Labs J-45 and it wasnât even close.
@@mtweaver1978 Thanks! Colligs has definitely been in my radar eversince trying them out when I visited Austin TX a couple years ago. As much as I love Gibson, I've never bought a "clean" one. There's always something with them. My J-45 60s orig technically does not exist. It should have come with a white pickguard but mine came with a faux tortoise shell lol
Pete is such a great guy!!
Our Mando player ended up with his Dadâs 1946 J45. That guitar spent the last 15 years in a closet that was right behind the wood stove in the log cabin where his Dad lived. No humidification, wasnât even in the case. They were up in the headwaters of the Clearwater River north of Orifino, Idaho. That guitar is miraculously preserved with no permanent damage. How does that happen? His Dad played primarily in bars, until he randomly decided to go to Church one Sunday. Next day, he tossed all the alcohol, never drank again. He then started a family Gospel band and only played at Churches until he passed.
That J45 is by far the best Gibson Iâve ever heard. Nothing short of my friends 37 D18.
Nice guitar sounds great