A good J-45 is a uniquely wonderful guitar.

Then, I'd save-up a grand and start looking for a "used" J15.

A J-15 was my first Gibson.

I personally think I'd rather take the chance on the less expensive J-15, but I've never had a chance to play one. The fact that a string may be pronounced , may be the fact that that particular string was underdeveloped in the previous guitar ... What are you leaving in the corner once you get the Gibson Mr miller? Actually, pricing for the standard of each isn't similar: $1750 for the J-15 (walnut body) vs $2750 for the J-45 (mahogany). Most of us have tales of looking to buy one guitar and walking out with another.

I hear the J-45 Studio bodies or thinner. From what I can tell they're very similar. What’s the actual effect on the tone of the instrument? So within a few months I traded it in for a 45, a decision I’ve never regretted. But a good J-15 will more than likely sound better than an average J-45. One more thing - The only way I could try them both is to travel a distance or order and return the one I can wait for later. If you just want a great guitar that sounds great, plays great and has its own subtle eye candy thing going on (i.e. The J45 is iconic, always gets good reviews and I just love the sunburst finish.

How does the J-15 compare in sound to a J-45? I’ve found that the J-15 is more similar to the J-45 than the J-35 is to either of the two. The J-45 custom has the same sparkle as a J-15, but was a little more robust. And I couldn't stop playing it. On the other hand I've seen a few posts that indicate that some who bought J-15's and J-35's up-graded to 45's after a while. Got a bone saddle nut and pins. It plays and sounds like a Gibson without all the bells and whistles of their more expensive models. I believe that the two models are braced differently too. I played a Rosewood J-45 a couple months ago with DEAD strings and liked it, but couldn't really make a judgement with the strings. If your on a budget then this is a great sounding guitar. Copyright 2019 Gibson Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. It is a fantastic guitar and not a J-45.

I thought they were just some lesser, entry level versions of the venerable J45. I wouldn't buy either guitar without playing a few examples of either.

Posted by 3 days ago. J15's are gorgeous, but just sounded too bright and strident/borderline harsh for my ear, while the J45 was fuller but mellower. I originally was shopping around for a D-18, but ended up with the J-35. To me 15 vs 45 though are completely different animals. Some will disappoint. I played a lot of J-15 and J-45s while shopping for a J-45. I spent a good amount of time with it last night and was really impressed. Good luck and keep us updated on your travails. My thought was, (like the gear snob I can sometimes be), "Why bother? Just save your money, get a J45 and be done with it". If I wanted a J45 and on a budget, a 2016 model wouldn't bother me, General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion, https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=580877, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYmtgo0Ewzw, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis..._Zmxz51NAwG1UJ, https://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/...tric-Guitar.gc.

If money is no issue then I think the J-45 is always a classic. That's essentially based on my Travis style of play & what my ears prefer to hear. These are very different sounding guitars. I was tempted. I think the saddle was most important.

The 15 was nice, but - as others have said - it’s an entirely different beast and didn’t really come close to being a 45...IMHO. The pickup is better. I am looking for a good gigging instrument, completely sold on a slip shoulder Dreadnought, but not on spending upwards of $2,000. I got one in April and I’ve loved it ever since! I am more inclined to like bright booming guitars and this was one of them. I am new to Gibson Acousics since June this year . × I didn't have a J45 to play against them, but is the J35 neck a bit narrower or am I imagining that it is? Pm me I’m a Gibson Dealer.

Messages 434.   Pasted as rich text. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. The key thing is I already had made up my mind that I wanted a J-45. Great problem to have. Just my opinion and I'm sure others will disagree but love my G-45 plays and sounds great. J15's are gorgeous, but just sounded too bright and strident/borderline harsh for my ear, while the J45 … I think the build quality and bracing are a step up from the G-45. I, and many, think the J-15 is far more than a great Gibson deal. Terms & Conditions | Registered Trademarks. labella silk and steels love the feel and mellow sound...especially finger picking.. I am a gearhead and have bought, owned and sold more guitars than I can remember. If you can afford to get both, a 50's era J-45 will close the book on your search. Upload or insert images from URL. I'd play both, but go into the shop with an open mind. I like the advice about how would I feel about one if I got the other. You've got to play them, and truly more than one example of each model to really know what it's capable of. If you're looking for a great Gibson, or very nice guitar in general, and not looking for a J-45 alternative or replacement, you might love one.

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All have: Walnut back, sides, bridge, and fretboards; Grover mini rotomatic tuners; tusq saddle, nut and bridge pins; The only differences I could see were the neck material and profile, body depth, the finish, inlays, and the back binding. The differences are: Neither one of those is a Standard. By

I am only weighing in to say that I find the 2016 J45 improved over the prior model, which is no small feat. Jun 11, 2019 #4 The j45 studio is definitely thinner. How does the J-15 compare in sound to a J-45? I was thinking either a J50 or Songwriter. The neck is smooth. I have played both and chosen the slightly darker tone of the J45. J45 studio.

And btw, my own preferences would steer me towards a lively J-185 before any other Gibson acoustic. The 15 sounds great but to me they sound mellow which is fine but not what I wanted. Other than appearance, you are basically asking about two guitars that sound VERY different from each other. Strangely I have just looked at a J35 today which has been reduce by £200. J45 studio and J15 standard are the same thing. I've played two J35s at GC.

I've got both and they are equal members of the guitar family. More J200 than traditional J45 and definitely brighter than my J15.

The bass response is fuller and it has that "it" factor.

No buyers remorse at all, even though you don't see too many comments on the J-35 promoting it over any of the others, I love the sound and looks of mine and that is all that matters. Privacy Policy | William Beaver Member. J45's can vary so much from one example to the other, J15's seem to be more consistent.

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They end up eventually trading up to a J-45. I sometimes try to answer questions like this by projecting forward. Being primarily a Martin guy, while appreciating my two Taylors and a very nice Gibson J45, I have pretty much ignored the talk around here about Gibsons J35, and J15 models. My high e sounded kind of harsh and thin.

A good J-35 typically is more fundamental and loud and is almost a cross between an Advanced Jumbo and a J-45, both in looks and in tone/volume, particularly when made with a red spruce top — whether a custom shop Gibson or a luthier-made homage. If you're playing live with a loud rock band a lot of the time then I'd go with a J15. Sustain is massively better, trebles are smoother, and the bass has a much more pronounced thump. Cars break, kids need braces. Make the decision assuming you will only be able to get one. Is it true? I wanted a Gibson with a natural finish-- just a personal preference thing. In the end I went with the J-15, really because that was what I went looking for, but if I could have afforded it, I would have taken them both home. J45 studio. I have a 1970 Hummingbird and a Songwriter Deluxe and for a second I thought about picking up a J-45 but I just don't need another guitar. Show 30 post(s) from this thread on one page, http://collingsforum.com/eve/forums/...85/m/939100063. Seriously thinking about it.

One will almost always rise to the top, as there almost always are surprising differences from one guitar to the next. Same make, but not even close in tone. Of course, string choice makes a difference. I am going to get either a J45 (possibly the 2016 model) or a J15. Sort of like - 'Would I have buyers remorse?'

Super playable, with that Gibson growl (when you want it) and that warm and woody tone that’s great for singer/songwriter types.



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