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Jonk · 7th October 2008

Vintage Gibson J45 Refinished Autograph Johnny Paycheck - eBay (item 270282544975 end time Oct-07-08 12:25:35 PDT)

Does this look like a legitimate J-45? The autographs are sort of a turn off for me, but . . .

Anyhow, there is the J 45 stamp on the inside. My J 50 has the same stamp. It's strange that someone would strip a sunburst J 45 to make it look like a J 50, or maybe it was just a blond J 45?

Anyway, the pickguard would seem to date it to the 50's or earlier.

No serial number is a bummer, but if the story is legit, who knows.

But my main question is, does it look like it's for real?

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7th October 2008	#1
Jonk Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 563 Thread Starter	Vintage Gibson Acoustic Experts Look here> Vintage Gibson J45 Refinished Autograph Johnny Paycheck - eBay (item 270282544975 end time Oct-07-08 12:25:35 PDT) Does this look like a legitimate J-45? The autographs are sort of a turn off for me, but . . . Anyhow, there is the J 45 stamp on the inside. My J 50 has the same stamp. It's strange that someone would strip a sunburst J 45 to make it look like a J 50, or maybe it was just a blond J 45? Anyway, the pickguard would seem to date it to the 50's or earlier. No serial number is a bummer, but if the story is legit, who knows. But my main question is, does it look like it's for real? ???