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06-09-2010, 10:31 AM
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Difference in Bracing Between Old J-45s and New J-45s?
Hey guys,
I've heard that the older J-45s (I'm guessing from before the Norlin-era in the sixties) had tapered braces which gave the top a little more stability and helped flesh out the mids in the voice of the guitar giving it that chunkier and slightly warmer sound. In contrast, i've heard that the newer J-45s have scalloped braces similar but not exactly to Martin guitars giving them a more pronounced bass. Just wondering if this was true and if anybody had anymore info? Gibson enthusiasts feel free to chime in! 
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1976 Guild D25 (Retired )
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06-09-2010, 12:04 PM
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Banner era J45's- 42'/46' braced tall, thin, and scalloped. 46'-55' logo era still tall, thin, and scalloped. Change to short non-scalloped braces in 55' to 82'/84'?
In the 70's they used chunky double X bracing and square shoulders (I have one). Can't remember what they are doing now.
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