Posted: 6/6/2026 11:57:22 AM EDT
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Which dreadnought case from this GC link would you choose for a player grade 64 J-45 that hangs on the wall mostly when not being played, and occasionally gets taken out locally to record with (not gigged)? I have the original case which is basically disintegrating and unfixable. I dont see any utility in having a Gibson branded case as they look cheap AF, but the Epiphone case is reasonably priced and will def fit. The Gator and SKB cases also seems to provide best protection with the SKB having superior hardware. Hmm. Part of me says, just get the Epi plywood HSC and be done, the cardboard Gibson case lasted 60 years lol. |
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OK if we're talking a real original 1964 J-45 listing from Reverb.com show them ranging over $5,000. If this is the case I recommend two things. 1) Buy a higher end case and make sure it's a perfect fit. 2) Do not leave it hanging on the wall unless you are controlling humidity in that room. I live in Arizona where humidity is a real factor on acoustic guitars. Most of my better guitars come with decent cases but require regular checks to make sure the humidipaks in the cases aren't dried out. I bought one guitar from a guy Ryan guitars for a solid cost and part of the deal was a Hoffee case. That case seals tight retaining humidity for months on end and I suspect would protect the guitar from any normal life time event. Expensive? Yes they are. But how much would a new top on a J-45 cost? https://www.carbonfibercases.com/product/acoustic-guitar-cases/ |
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Originally Posted By jimmybcool: OK if we're talking a real original 1964 J-45 listing from Reverb.com show them ranging over $5,000. If this is the case I recommend two things. 1) Buy a higher end case and make sure it's a perfect fit. 2) Do not leave it hanging on the wall unless you are controlling humidity in that room. I live in Arizona where humidity is a real factor on acoustic guitars. Most of my better guitars come with decent cases but require regular checks to make sure the humidipaks in the cases aren't dried out. I bought one guitar from a guy Ryan guitars for a solid cost and part of the deal was a Hoffee case. That case seals tight retaining humidity for months on end and I suspect would protect the guitar from any normal life time event. Expensive? Yes they are. But how much would a new top on a J-45 cost? https://www.carbonfibercases.com/product/acoustic-guitar-cases/ I'm in SE TX, our humidity averages between 73-77%. My guitars all hang in climate controlled room with nitro safe String Swing hangers. Honestly back in the 80's and 90's i didn't know anything about nitro finishes. I thought all the finish checking was damage from before I received the guitar and now I realized my stepdad probably caused it when he kept it in a car trunk or when he moved here from WI. Humidity isn't an issue but heat is. I've never even seen fret sprout on a guitar here and we have prob 12 decent guitars, but this is the only nitro one. My J45 is a true 64 adj bridge, still pricey but it's a player grade, factory 2nd, that plays beautifully, sounds a little less boomy than modern J45s IMHO. It's likely valued around $3,500. Attached File |
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