My J45 is finished

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John J
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My J45 is finished

Post by John J » Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:34 pm

My third guitar is finished. It is a Gibson style J45 that was my first non-kit build. All in all I think it came out pretty well despite a few challenges along the way. Thanks to all in this forum for comments and advice. Ken, thank you for your kits, guidance and inspiration that has led me here. Truly a bedrock foundation.
Here's the details:
24.75 scale
Ambrosia Maple back and sides
Sitka spruce top
Bloodwood/Brazilian rosewood/maple end wedge
Bloodwood/Wenge/Maple back strip and truss rod cover
Bloodwood bindings
Maple neck
Wenge fingerboard with pearl dots - 12" radius
Wenge head plate with pearl inlay
Wenge bridge

Next one has been started!
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: My J45 is finished

Post by Dave Bagwill » Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:03 pm

JJ - very cool guitar, congrats!!
-Under permanent construction
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dave d
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Re: My J45 is finished

Post by dave d » Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:54 pm

Excellent! That's a guitar with some character!
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ken cierp
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Re: My J45 is finished

Post by ken cierp » Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:18 pm

Great work John -- thanks for sharing --- keep'em coming!
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John Parchem
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Re: My J45 is finished

Post by John Parchem » Sun Aug 30, 2015 4:30 pm

I love all of the detail work, bindings, purflings, rosette. All nicely put together with great execution. Congratulations!
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Herman
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Re: My J45 is finished

Post by Herman » Mon Aug 31, 2015 1:07 pm

Well JJ that looks great. I love Wengé. Ringy tonewood that really shows under a finish.
Well done! Keep 'em coming.
Herman
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Oli K_
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Re: My J45 is finished

Post by Oli K_ » Mon Aug 31, 2015 1:57 pm

Really nice guitar, that back strip is great, and the matching truss rod cover too - congratulations.
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