Did Gibson Change J-35 Recently?

[MD1983]

Looking at the pictures, the J-35 appears to now have a cut-through saddle, a solid black backstripe, and also a white end pin (does it even have a pickup?).
Did I miss a memo about the changes?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...20j-35&index=1

[lukybob2]

My recollection is that about three years ago it was re-introduced, after being discontinued for several years. And yes, the current one does have a pickup.

[MD1983]

Originally Posted by lukybob2

My recollection is that about three years ago it was re-introduced, after being discontinued for several years. And yes, the current one does have a pickup.

Yeah, I was wondering whether that re-introduced model has been changed for 2015; looks different in the ad.

[cooper59]

look just like mine. great guitar

[beerslinger]

I'm seeing what you're seeing MD, also the label is orange in the pic from the link you posted, definately not the 2013 J35 modern classic I own, mine has no backstrip, a drop in saddle and a white label...

[DCannon]

Interesting. This is the third change in the J-35 I've seen since its appearance as a reissue.

DC

Compared to mine and the ones at Sweetwater, the saddle and backstrip are definitely a departure. Good eye, MD. This is news to me, as well.

[trinoxium]

Definitely changed it some. I got mine at the end of 2013, and it doesn't have the back strip. It also has a white label. Classy changes though. I like the way it looks.