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Gibson 1929 Nick Lucas Special Reissue, Light Aged, Argentine Grey vs Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive

Gibson 1929 Nick Lucas Special Reissue, Light Aged, Argentine Grey
Acoustic$9,999
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74Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Acoustic$11,999
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1929 Nick Lucas Special Reissue, Light Aged, Argentine Grey and Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive are closely matched overall — 74 to 74 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson 1929 Nick Lucas Special Reissue, Light Aged, Argentine Grey wins on
  • Lower price ($9,999 vs $11,999)
Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1929 Nick Lucas Special Reissue, Light Aged, Argentine GreyJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1929 Nick Lucas Special Reissue, Light Aged, Argentine GreyJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups——
Rating——
Price$9,999$11,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyMahogany
BindingGold Sparkle Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back, and Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeL-00J-45
Body StylesSmall BodyRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-bracingTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRosewood; Sloped Rectangle, Open SlotTraditional Belly Up; Ebony with 130th Anniversary Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wings
Bridge PinsBoneCream TUSQ with Abalone Dot
CasePeriod-correct Pre-War Red Line HardshellGibson Custom Deluxe Hardshell
Fretboard inlayMother-of-Pearl Nick LucasHarp Lady in Abalone and Mother of Pearl
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayThe Gibson Logo in Mother-of-PearlGibson Logo and Harp Lady in Abalone and Mother-of-Pearl
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hide Glue Set
ModelCSSBNL29AGLACSRS4130EB
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardNoneTear Drop; Agoya Pearl Shell with Abalone 130 Inlay and Border
ProfileCSlimTaper
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyMahogany
Strap ButtonsCream EndpinGold End Pin
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Red SpruceSitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverSingle Ply Black BellMother of Pearl; Engraved Anniversary
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGold Waverly with Ivoroid Oval ButtonWaverly Open Back
Finish—Gold

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