SORTED!! WTB: Gibson J45 (or other Gibson acoustics)

fendermadlewis

Looking for a J45 at the right price. Will consider other suburst Gibsons at the lower end of the price range. Or possibly a Martin 000 or OM. Any body has one they would let go, drop me a message! Based in North Yorkshire, happy to travel. Thanks 

(Note: I've received an overwhelming response from people on other ads telling me about far better acoustics from Vintage to Yamaha. I'm sure they are all much better value for money but it's a J45 I'm looking for)

Sorted thanks guys!

Andy79

Other sunburst cheap Gibsons? 

Wazmeister

Imho, this is the ONE... I own ome of these and compared it to every Gibson in the shop...

it literally destroyed each one. Superb.

http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/153055/fs-atkin-the-forty-three-with-ohsc-1950#latest

Fuengi

I'll just say that there were a couple of Eastman E20 / E10 slope shoulder sunbursts on Gumtree for a bargain.

All solid, hand built, superb guitars. They just don't say Gibson on the headstock - but I can't see the headstock when I'm playing! 

Edit: these are J45 copies. 

brucegill

Wazmeister said:

Imho, this is the ONE... I own ome of these and compared it to every Gibson in the shop...

it literally destroyed each one. Superb.

http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/153055/fs-atkin-the-forty-three-with-ohsc-1950#latest

^^this. 

Good price too. Will easily surpass any of the Gibson. Great guitars. I have a LG47. 

fendermadlewis

Thank you for all the suggestions. LIke I've said in the original post I've been overwhelmed by people suggesting literally everything that isn't a J45. It's a Gibson J45 that i'm looking for, just to clarify ... one. Last. Time.

fendermadlewis

Andy79 said:

Other sunburst cheap Gibsons? 

Gibson Have done the J15, J35, J29 models in many different sunburst incarnations over the years. All 'cheaper' models than the j45. 

Fuengi

fendermadlewis said:

Thank you for all the suggestions. LIke I've said in the original post I've been overwhelmed by people suggesting literally everything that isn't a J45. It's a Gibson J45 that i'm looking for, just to clarify ... one. Last. Time.

...or another Gibson, or a Martin 

What's your budget?

brucegill

Won’t. Bother. Helping.

fendermadlewis

Fuengi said:

fendermadlewis said:

Thank you for all the suggestions. LIke I've said in the original post I've been overwhelmed by people suggesting literally everything that isn't a J45. It's a Gibson J45 that i'm looking for, just to clarify ... one. Last. Time.

...or another Gibson, or a Martin   

What's your budget?

 Sorry for the attitude guys, I must of had about 30 people yesterday message me pics of Yamaha, Atkin, Eastman, Freshman, Collings, Breedlove, Tanglewood, Sigma etc telling me how much better they are. It started to get to me and i had a moment of c**tiness, i apologise.

Budget is £1100 currently, but closer to £1500 by the end of the week.

DB1

I understand that - sometimes you just want 'Gibson' on the headstock. I've done plenty of that, and still do. Just out of that upper budget (but I think there might be a deal there) is this - a 90th Anniversary J45. https://www.soundaffects.com/acoustic-guitars-c96/original-1985-model-j-45-90th-anniversary-dreadnought-pre-owned-p11300

Andy at Sound Affects Premier would look after you, I'm sure - if you want any more details, PM me. It was mine - I actually part-exed it for the Atkin, funnily enough. Nice guitar though, and pretty rare - one of only 90. 

fendermadlewis

Yeah that's pretty much the case here. I'm a sucker for the retro Fender and Gibson thing..  vintage reissues and what not. I've tried far better guitars, but i want the brands my heros played and i fantasised about as a kid. Looks nice, ill have a think and total up my fund next week! 

DB1

PM incoming about that one. :-)

Wazmeister

fendermadlewis said:

Thank you for all the suggestions. LIke I've said in the original post I've been overwhelmed by people suggesting literally everything that isn't a J45. It's a Gibson J45 that i'm looking for, just to clarify ... one. Last. Time.

Cool. As you were...

I went in the same journey myself... 

Fuengi

fendermadlewis said:

Fuengi said:

fendermadlewis said:

Thank you for all the suggestions. LIke I've said in the original post I've been overwhelmed by people suggesting literally everything that isn't a J45. It's a Gibson J45 that i'm looking for, just to clarify ... one. Last. Time.

...or another Gibson, or a Martin   

What's your budget?

 Sorry for the attitude guys, I must of had about 30 people yesterday message me pics of Yamaha, Atkin, Eastman, Freshman, Collings, Breedlove, Tanglewood, Sigma etc telling me how much better they are. It started to get to me and i had a moment of c**tiness, i apologise.

Budget is £1100 currently, but closer to £1500 by the end of the week.

You turned down a Sigma!   

I understand, been there myself. Keep looking, you'll find something. 

Jontommy

Would you consider a j35? It’s a natural colour though

fendermadlewis

Jontommy said:

Would you consider a j35? It’s a natural colour though

Wasn't planning for natural, but you never know. What's the price?

Jontommy

Pm sent

fendermadlewis said:

Jontommy said:

Would you consider a j35? It’s a natural colour though

Wasn't planning for natural, but you never know. What's the price?

AlexHunter

I was eyeing this up but decided I don’t need it:
https://www.expressmusic.co.uk/products.asp?code=296038&name=pre-owned-gibson-j-45-deluxe-acoustic

You’re welcome.

Andy79

A Norlin Gibson with a bridge shave.... not the top of the choice pile. That’s a 1500 quid guitar after the neck and bridge are sorted. Modern 45s will be a far better choice. 

jimmyguitar

Gibson J-45 Rosewood acoustic guitar
https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/118834024/gibson-j-45-rosewood-acoustic-guitar.html