How much is a Gibson J 45?

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This item: Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard – Vintage Sunburst $ 2,849 .00 + FREE Shipping 20 reviews
Body Shape Round Shoulder Dreadnought
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Vintage Sunburst
Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Why are old guitars so expensive?

Materials. One reason as to why vintage gear, specifically guitars, are more expensive and sought-after, is because of the materials they are made out of. Certain wood builds can allow a guitar to have better sustain, and also make the guitars more consistent in sound, since all the wood was almost identical.

Is the Gibson J 185 a good guitar?

Considering that the review sample J-185 is a very new guitar, a couple years of aging should produce an even louder instrument. It’s heartening to find that this J-185 delivers a level of sonic performance that puts it right up there among the best post-war Gibson flat-tops.

What are the dimensions of a J 185?

The J-185’s body is 201/4″ long, 16″ wide at its lower bout, and 47/8″ deep at its end pin. Its shape is identical to the J-200, but its dimensions are slightly smaller. The top is solid spruce triple-bound with white/black/white plastic strips, while the back and sides are maple.

Which is louder J-2000 or j-185?

I was surprised to discover the J-185 was just as loud as the J-2000. Only when you really lean into your picking does the J-2000 reveal that it is capable of more dynamic contrast. The J-2000 does have a more complex tonality. It’s slightly warmer in the lower midrange, due most likely to its rosewood body.

What’s the name of the Gibson flat top guitar?

In the words of Gibson’s Fabulous Flat-tops (Miller-Freeman, 1994), “The J-185 is one of the nicest Gibson flat-tops ever built.” Many players and collectors bemoan the fact Gibson made so few of them.