Gibson J45 Sunburst 1948
€ 9,875.21 € 9,875.21
€ 11,949.00
(= € 9,875.21 Excl. Taxes)
A vintage Gibson is a sight to behold in itself, but the 1948 J45, with its weathered appearance, takes things up a notch in terms of mojo. What a cool guitar this is!
Gibson J45 Sunburst 1948
De J45 uit 1948 markeert een belangrijk moment in de Gibson-historie. Het was het jaar waarin in navolging van het verdwijnen van de iconische 'Only a Gibson is Good Enough' banner in 1946 ook het geliefde script logo plaats moest maken voor het block logo dat we heden ten dage nog steeds zien op Gibsons. Deze overgangsperiode vlak na de Tweede Wereldoorlog vertegenwoordigt een fascinerend hoofdstuk in de ontwikkeling van wat later bekend zou worden als "het werkpaard" onder de akoestische gitaren.
De gitaar produceert die onmiskenbare, droge en houtachtige klank die alleen een goed ingespeelde vintage J45 kan leveren. De bassen zijn rijk en vol, maar blijven gedefinieerd, terwijl het hoog helder maar nooit schril klinkt. De scalloped bracing zorgt voor een prachtige responsiviteit en de gitaar reageert direct op elke nuance in je aanslag. Of je nu een stevige bluegrass-sessie speelt of subtiele fingerstyle, deze J45 komt volledig tot leven en vertelt zijn muzikale geschiedenis door elke noot.
Om de gitaar weer in optimale conditie te brengen hebben we een aantal reparaties uitgevoerd. Zo is op het bovenblad de crack achter de brug gestabiliseerd met cleats aan de binnenzijde van de klankkast. Hier kunnen we ook zien dat één van de X-braces van het bovenblad opnieuw is gelijmd, net als een brace van het achterblad. Ook is de brugplaat gerepareerd met nieuw ingezette stukjes esdoorn, en dit is de resonantie van de gitaar zeker ten goede gekomen!
Op het gebied van bespeelbaarheid heeft een neck reset de halshoek weer optimaal gemaakt, en een eerder uitgevoerde refret zorgt voor een soepele bespeelbaarheid. De stemmechanieken en het brugzadel zijn vervangen, en de topkam is opgehoogd. Een goede poetsbeurt heeft er tenslotte voor gezorgd dat de originele lak zijn prachtige craquelé met glans aan de buitenwereld toont!
Played by Milo Groenhuijzen | Demo
The 1948 J45 marks a pivotal moment in Gibson history. It was the year in which, following the disappearance of the iconic "Only a Gibson is Good Enough" banner in 1946, the beloved script logo also made way for the block logo we still see on Gibsons today. This transitional period, just after World War II, represents a fascinating chapter in the development of what would later become known as "the workhorse" among acoustic guitars.
The guitar produces that unmistakable, dry, and woody tone that only a well-played vintage J45 can deliver. The bass is rich and full yet remains defined, while the highs are clear but never harsh. The scalloped bracing provides wonderful responsiveness, and the guitar reacts instantly to every nuance of your touch. Whether you're playing a heavy bluegrass session or subtle fingerstyle, this J45 truly comes alive, telling its musical story through every note.
To restore the guitar to its optimal condition, we carried out several repairs. For example, the crack behind the bridge on the top was stabilized with cleats on the inside of the sound box. Here, we can also see that one of the top's X-braces has been reglued, as has a brace on the back. The bridge plate has also been repaired with newly inserted maple pieces, which has definitely improved the guitar's resonance!
In terms of playability, a neck reset has optimized the neck angle, and a previously performed refret ensures smooth playability. The tuners and bridge saddle have been replaced, and the nut has been raised. A good polish has finally ensured that the original lacquer shows off its beautiful weather checking with a shine!
Played by Milo Groenhuijzen | Demo
The 1948 J45 marks a pivotal moment in Gibson history. It was the year in which, following the disappearance of the iconic "Only a Gibson is Good Enough" banner in 1946, the beloved script logo also made way for the block logo we still see on Gibsons today. This transitional period, just after World War II, represents a fascinating chapter in the development of what would later become known as "the workhorse" among acoustic guitars.
The guitar produces that unmistakable, dry, and woody tone that only a well-played vintage J45 can deliver. The bass is rich and full yet remains defined, while the highs are clear but never harsh. The scalloped bracing provides wonderful responsiveness, and the guitar reacts instantly to every nuance of your touch. Whether you're playing a heavy bluegrass session or subtle fingerstyle, this J45 truly comes alive, telling its musical story through every note.
To restore the guitar to its optimal condition, we carried out several repairs. For example, the crack behind the bridge on the top was stabilized with cleats on the inside of the sound box. Here, we can also see that one of the top's X-braces has been reglued, as has a brace on the back. The bridge plate has also been repaired with newly inserted maple pieces, which has definitely improved the guitar's resonance!
In terms of playability, a neck reset has optimized the neck angle, and a previously performed refret ensures smooth playability. The tuners and bridge saddle have been replaced, and the nut has been raised. A good polish has finally ensured that the original lacquer shows off its beautiful weather checking with a shine!
Played by Milo Groenhuijzen | Demo
Specifications
| Brand and Condition | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Bridge | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Bridge String Spacing | 55 mm - 2.17" |
| Tuning Machines | Three-On-A-Plate |
| Body | |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Slope Shoulder Jumbo |
| Colour Family | Sunburst |
| Finish | Sunburst |
| Body Width | 410 mm - 16.14" |
| Body Depth | 124 mm - 4.88" |
| Body Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Top Material | Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Body Details | Cream Binding, Black/White Purfling and Rosette, Tortoise Pickguard |
| Neck | |
|---|---|
| Fingerboard Material | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 10" |
| Neck Details | Pearl Dot Inlays |
| Nutwidth | 43.6 mm / 1.72" |
| Scale Length | 628 mm - 24.75" |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Profile | C |
| Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 25,3 mm - 1" |
| Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 25,9mm - 1.02" |
| Electronics | |
|---|---|
| Acoustic Pickup | None |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Travels in | Vintage Case |
| Accessories | Cites, TFOA Passport |
| Photos of | Actual Instrument |
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