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The legendary j45 clearly defines the storied legacy of gibson acoustics. If you are a fellow musician, investor, or collector, you are sure to find a top quality guitar to spark your interest at garys classic guitars. Adjustable bridge saddle optional named the j45adj, not desirable due to decrease in tone. Donovan j45 signature model gibson acoustic gibson brands. In the covernotes for the mellow yellow album its said that donovan remembers recording sand and foam and young girl blues on the jumbo. The company was founded in kalamazoo, michigan, but production shifted to nashville, tennessee, in the early. When the sawdust settles, each gibson acoustic carries within it the same dna as the vintage guitars that formed the sonic backbone of scores of classic recordings. I was also searching through my books for the lost technique of true meditation. Gibson, rickenbacker, gretsch, martin and many others.

Gibson has introduced its new limitededition 1965 donovan model j45 acoustic guitar. Gibson j45 purevoice custom limited edition acoustic. Youll love this 6string guitar capable of producing rich, warm tones and exquisite phrasing. Buy gibson acoustic limited edition 1965 j45 donovan cherry sunburst online from. May 3, 2016 gibson 1965 j45 donovan model soft shoulder reissue dreadnaught acoustic. Gibson limited edition donovan j45 1965 acousticelectric guitar. Without question, the j45 is one of the most beloved and played acoustic guitars in the history of modern music, and the icon of gibsons roundshoulder dreadnought acoustic line ever since its introduction in 1942. Although its no collectors piece, its structurally solid and has that classic chordal whump that has made them favorites for rhythm duties in all kinds of music, from texas fiddle backup to acoustic rockabilly, as well as that classic everly bros. Gibson j45 purevoice custom limited edition acoustic guitar.

Buy gibson acoustic limited edition 1965 j 45 donovan cherry sunburst online from. The j 45 is part of gibson s roundshoulder jumbo line, begun in 1934 with the jumbo flattop introduced to compete with c. We carry a huge selection of vintage electric guitars, rare acoustic guitars and other vintage guitars made by fender, guild, gibson, rickenbacker, gretsch, martin and many others. Gibson j 45 1965 donovan limited edition guitar discussion in guitars in general started by motorcitychick, may 2, 2016. Gibson introduces limitededition 1965 donovan j45 guitar. He taught john lennon a fingerpicking guitar style in 1968 that lennon employed in dear prudence, julia, happiness is a warm gun and other songs.

Feb 15, 2009 they sound way too bright and the guitar just doesnt have the same warm tone. He developed an eclectic and distinctive style that blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelia, and world music notably calypso. Donovan born donovan philips leitch, 10 may 1946 is a scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist. Aug 11, 2010 what to do with an old gibson j 45 discussion in. Heres a wellworn early 50s j 45, but one thats already had the neck reset and refret these old gibson jumbos almost always need. I actually just listened to the 2 tracks and especially on sand and foam one hears its not the j 45. Shop gibson limited edition 1960s j 45 acoustic electric guitar with case from ams with 0% interest payment plans and free shipping. Buy the gibson 1965 j 45 donovan and get free delivery. Even though this guitar has the feared and reviled adjustable bridge it sounds quite good exactly the way you want a 1957 gibson j45 to sound. Gibson limited edition donovan j45 1965 acousticelectric. It is generally regarded as gibsons most famous and widely used acoustic guitar model. This guitar is based on the j45 folk guitar that singer songwriter donovan used to create many of his popular hits. Compare prices of 110 gibson acoustic guitar products from 4 online stores.

For his birthday, donovan presented howard with the very first guitar in gibsons line of j45s, the same guitar donovan wrote all his hits on. After 2 severe sherlocks, i finally found out on which tunes donovan played mickey mosts talked about 1960s j200. Read the letter that comes with every donovan model gibson guitar. It is generally regarded as gibson s most famous and widely used acoustic guitar model. The gibson j45 purevoice custom limited edition isnt cheap, but its a versatile guitar that can grow and move with you through a multitude of styles and performance situations. Its in ok playing shape, nice straight neck, frets and fingerboard in pretty good shape, but its had its top refinished at some point, and poorly. There are a lot of j 45 variants, so id just pick the guitar you like, and add electronics as you see fit. I actually just listened to the 2 tracks and especially on sand and foam one hears its not the j45. They sound way too bright and the guitar just doesnt have the same warm tone. But the j45 has been, by the companys own description, the workhorse guitar of gibsons flattop family since its introduction during world war ii. Without question, the j 45 is one of the most beloved and played acoustic guitars in the history of modern music, and the icon of gibson s roundshoulder dreadnought acoustic line ever since its introduction in 1942. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of gibson guitars at guitar center. The smooth sounds of a j45 can be heard on recordings made by buddy holly, donovan and bob dylan. Leiva john lennon composed songs in india on donovans j45.

I wrote every song on it from late 1965 into 70, when it was stolen during a collegetown gig, donovan told guitar world last month. Find the best deal on gibson acoustic guitar in usa. Apr 15, 2012 in the covernotes for the mellow yellow album its said that donovan remembers recording sand and foam and young girl blues on the jumbo. Mar 04, 2014 acoustic guitars the gibson acoustic donovan 1965 j 45 acousticelectric guitar is a meticulous replica of the same j 45 played by scottish singersongwriter donovan during his rise to fame in the mid60s. Acoustic guitars the gibson acoustic donovan 1965 j45 acousticelectric guitar is a meticulous replica of the same j45 played by scottish singersongwriter donovan during his rise to fame in the mid60s. This upgraded workhorse is built to be easier to play with enhanced finish and the addition of l. Gibson acoustic guitars at wildwood guitars, authorized. I know that new strings will sound brighter but i just dont think these strings sound anywhere near as good as the stock gibson strings. To our knowledge he does not have a favorite, but he mostly played fender stratocasters and telecaster, and also occasionally gibson les pauls and sgs. Gibson j45 1965 donovan limited edition guitar the gear.

Jimmy pages gibson j200 page 2 gibson acoustic gibson. Here is a picture of donovan performing on the original gibson guitar. Introduced in 1942 as a replacement for the j35, the j 45 has since become one of gibson s most popular acoustic flattops. Gibson j45 guitar gibson j45 guitar info jumbo 45 flat top. Several variations of the j45 have been released over the years. The company was formerly known as gibson guitar corporation and renamed gibson brands, inc. If you are a fellow musician, investor, or collector, you are sure to find a top quality guitar to spark your. He has lived in scotland, hertfordshire england, london, california, and since at least 2008 in county cork, ireland, with his family. The guitar is based on the gibson j45 donovan bought on sunset boulevard in the midsixties. For half a century, the gibson guitar corporation has been manufacturing highquality bass guitars. The first gibson custom bass was the gibson eb0, which the company brought out in 1969. The gibson j 45 is a dreadnought style acoustic guitar manufactured by the gibson guitar corporation. Earning a reputation as a workhorse guitar, the j45 was embraced for its nofrills attitude and big, strong tone. Let the spotlight shine down on you with the gibson acoustic j45 custom acousticelectric guitar designed with classic styling and unparalleled acoustics.

Gibson limited edition donovan j 45 1965 acousticelectric guitar. This new custom shop signature model follows the specifications found on j45s from 60s, complying to donovans preferences. My local guitar store has several tobacco sunburst j45s in stock, of course, but for those of us of a certain age, the cherry sunburst model as played by donovan is the ultimate j45. Gibson j45 guitar gibson j45 guitar info jumbo 45 flat. Gibson j45 news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message. Buy gibson limited edition donovan 1965 j 45 acousticelectric guitar sn. Gibson limited edition donovan 1965 j45 acousticelectric guitar sn. Product registration customer service repair and restoration report counterfeits serial number faq gibson guitar specs 2015. Unfollow gibson guitar book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unbeatable prices and next day delivery from the uks no1 instrument store.

This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. A nickelplated strap pin has been added to the middle of the heel. Buy now the donovan model gibson j45 read the letter that comes with every donovan model gibson guitar donovan, his j45 and transcendental meditation the guitar you are holding is the same guitar that wrote with me all the songs from 1965 to 1969, when my original cherry. Donovan, his j45 and transcendental meditation the guitar you are. Gibson acoustic j45 custom acousticelectric guitar for sale. The legendary j 45 clearly defines the storied legacy of gibson acoustics. May 12, 2008 the smooth sounds of a j45 can be heard on recordings made by buddy holly, donovan and bob dylan. Gibson j45 custom acousticelectric guitar musicians. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. I wrote every song on it from late 1965 into 70, when it was stolen during a collegetown gig, donovan said. Gibson acoustic limited edition 1965 j45 donovan cherry. Mar 12, 2014 gibson has introduced its new limitededition 1965 donovan model j45 acoustic guitar. Bob dylans guitars and gear everything guitarrelated. Gibson j 45 1946 sunburst guitar for sale garys classic guitars.

Acoustic guitars the gibson acoustic donovan 1965 j 45 acousticelectric guitar is a meticulous replica of the same j 45 played by scottish singersongwriter donovan during his rise to fame in the mid60s. More detailed information can be found in the book gibsons fabulous flattop guitars by eldon whitford, david vinopal and dan erlewine. The gibson j45 is a dreadnought style acoustic guitar manufactured by the gibson guitar corporation. Baggs lyric acoustic guitar microphone, an awardwinning amplification system featuring a bridge plate mounted, featherweight microphone for supreme acoustic. The gibson b4512 was one of the earliest acoustic 12strings catalogued by a largescalehighend maker. The gibson j45 is a dreadnought style acoustic guitar manufactured by the. Donovan continued to perform and record sporadically in the 1970s and 1980s. Gibson limited edition 1960s j 45 acoustic electric guitar. The j45 is gibsons basic mahoganybody dreadnought, the gibson equivalent to martins d18.

I own a vintage j 45, but if buying new, i would just go through the racks at a. To begin, lets look at just one of the classic gibson acoustics that highlights the heritage and ongoing future of gibsons legendary guitar craftsmanship. Gibson j 45 1951 guitar for sale garys classic guitars. Gibson 10084060 1965 j 45 donovan acoustic guitar from japan free shipping. Gibson j 45 1946 sunburst guitar for sale garys classic. The gibson j45 is a dreadnought style acoustic guitar manufactured by the gibson guitar. Gibson acoustic hummingbird ebony sweetwater exclusive. This is despite the fact that the donovan j45 is the very first item which comes up on the acoustic section of the gibson us website. Product registration customer service repair and restoration report counterfeits serial number faq gibson guitar specs 20152019 dealer resource center locate a. The j 45 is gibson s bestselling acoustic of all time. Though any 1941 j45 does seem to really be a 1942 model by all other standards.

This is, indeed, as superb sounding a 57 j45 guitar as we have, in. Despite a little lack of complexity that plagues just about any newguitar, the j45 custom purevoice discernibly and unmistakably possesses each of these qualities. And its a deserving new inductee to the vg hall of fame. This guitar is based on the j 45 folk guitar that singer songwriter donovan used to create many of his popular hits. Its mahogany dreadnought body topped with sitka spruce gives you the right balance of rich lows, detailed mids, and sparkling highs. Bob dylan had used many different electric guitars. Its available on amazon so do yourself a favor and purchase a copy of your own. Earning a reputation as a workhorse guitar, the j 45 was embraced for its nofrills attitude and big, strong tone.

The labels inside the guitar come with the artists signature of approval along with a personal letter. Gibson used, 1957 j45 sunburst mandolin brothers, ltd. Gibson j45 news newspapers books scholar jstor may. Several variations of the j 45 have been released over t. Gibson j45 1964 cherry sunburst price guide reverb. I recently got an old much abused gibson j45adj in a gear trade. The gibson j45 is right up there as a great gibson guitar. Ladies, gentlemen, children, all players we give you, the undeniably great gibson j45. The j45 is gibsons bestselling acoustic of all time. Introduced in 1942 as a replacement for the j35, the j45 has since become one of gibsons most popular acoustic flattops. Shop our selection of gibson j 45 acoustic guitars. Heres a wellworn early 50s j45, but one thats already had the neck reset and refret these old gibson jumbos almost always need. Gibson acoustic j45 custom acousticelectric guitar for.

Donovan s commercial fortunes waned after parting with most in 1969, and he left the industry for a time. Gibsons earliest catalogued 12string guitar was the eds1275 double 12 electric doubleneck introduced on customorder basis in 1958. The gibson j45 purevoice custom limited edition isnt cheap. Fretboard journal contributing author john thomas and my friend on the gibson guitar forum has just published a book about these guitars titled kalamazoo gals and ill happily admit that much of my knowledge from this time period comes from johns work. This new custom shop signature model follows the specifications found on j45s from 60s, complying to donovan s preferences. Gibson 1965 j45 the donovan acoustic guitar guitarsite. Musical instruments free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Unfollow gibson j45 guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. John lennon composed songs in india on donovans j45. Gibson has unveiled a new signature guitar, the 1965 j45 the donovan. Since each guitar is the product of many peoples blood, sweat, and tears, they all have personalities of their own, just like the gibsons of yore. Just wondering for those of you who have a j 45 what youve found to be the best string and gauge for that guitar. Gibson j45 custom acousticelectric guitar musicians friend. Donovan j45 signature model gibson acoustic gibson.