Gibson J-45 Acoustic Guitar - Demo & Review

[@shaneross6242]

Such a great sounding guitar finally bit the bullet and bought one a couple months ago

[@johnhicksmusic]

Hands down, best review online. I really appreciated you sharing your string choice AND pick choice - that influences tone so much and you gave me some good ideas about how to coax even better tone from my J45! Thanks!!!!

[@jimdent351]

I have a 1991 J-45 that I'm learning to play on that has sat since new and is virtually untouched. Sweet sounding guitars!

[@b1j]

Thanks. Very relevant for me as I have the NT-1A and a hone studio interface. My J-45 is the 50s Original. I’d like to see you go through your steps to mix the direct and mic’d tracks, along with a comparison of the separate tracks. Not sure where you found a J-45 for $2,200, though. Maybe the Studio version?

[@JLFulks]

I just record one line direct and one with the NT-1A positioned correctly. Then I blend the two. Usually I cut down the DB of the direct track 30% and it blends nicely with the NT1A. I’ll do a video in the future on that mic and recording acoustic guitar.

[@wayneminor5559]

Bob. How are you enjoying the J-45 50s thus far? I'm a lifelong armature player but did club gigs for quite a few years. I own a Martin D28CW which is awesome but I have wanted a sunburst J45 since I was 12 years old, now nearly 60. After weeks of reviewing and contemplation, I ordered a 50s J45 in Vintage Sunburst and am waiting on it to arrive. I'm both excited and anxious to see how the more rounded neck and the 12" radius fingerboard feels. I had to order as I don't have a walk in store handy to play numerous examples.

[@sid5156]

Thank you for the review. I recently purchased a taylor t5z standard for 1man shows, but for as good as it feels. It is definitely not a replacement for a good acoustic.

[@JLFulks]

Can’t go wrong with a j45!

[@danbritton7819]

Love the tone of your 45. What strings do you use??

[@JLFulks]

Thanks! I used 13’s Americana Series by GHS Strings

[@zororosario]

Appreciate your review. Love the playing sounds sweet your J45 is a keeper for sure. I own a 2015 J35 that's a bit more treblely. Thanks Cheers!

[@jefferyclark351]

Super review on the Gibson j45 standard. Just bought one and will arrive in about a hour. Tell me what have done to yours such as up- grades if any. Hey man thanks again and your vocals are great too

[@philippberry4900]

My new J45 is a block away from my house, over at the UPS. I have to wait for tomorrow! :)

[@jefferyclark351]

@@philippberry4900 sweet dreams ! Had to wait for mind 5 days . It was two days late. Worth the wait. Can’t put. It down after changing strings and putting bone bridge pins in it.

[@philippberry4900]

@@jefferyclark351 it came today. It was here when I got home from work. What string set did you put on it?

[@jefferyclark351]

@@philippberry4900 I put a set of GHS Americana’s series S425 PB 12-54’s. Also a set of camel bone bridge pins from Arkansas music works . It sounds a lot better to . I keep on a ToneRite now for 3 days . Also playing the hell out of it. It sounds better each day . I figure in about two weeks I will know what I got.

[@JLFulks]

Thanks! No upgrades on mine just a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. I don’t clean it and it’s starting to age nicely. Still sounds and plays like the day I got it. May sound even better now

[@scottschmittmusic]

Thanks good video.. I have my eye on one

[@Dabberontour]

Thanks bud sounds grand😎👍

[@JLFulks]

Thanks man!

[@logenlahman5962]

You shred my man

[@JLFulks]

Thanks man!

[@grantmueller5981]

Nice bro btw why did heritage guitars discontinue the artisan aged. And I am looking for a nice dreadnought acoustic guitars in like the 700-1000 range. What should I get

[@JLFulks]

Nice man! Not sure if they discontinued the artisan aged. I know it’s more of a custom shop thing now. They have the custom core in artisan aged now

[@JLFulks]

Oh and I would save around $2000 for a good acoustic I never was able to find a good acoustic for under that price

[@toddjohnson271]

Look at Larrivee...... solid wood, made in US or Canad earlier. Step up to a HD-28 if you have more cash.

[@robynanglin1369]

Totally awesome

[@jameslacy3509]

Did I see in your comments you DON'T clean your J45?

[@JLFulks]

Lol I have cleaned it. But the less you do the more vintage it will look over time

[@jameslacy3509]

Ah thanks for the response. I purchased a 2021 model in mint condition about 5 months ago partly influenced by this video. My first higher level acoustic.

[@respetaalosdemas]

Better than d-28?

[@JLFulks]

Good question. They are both really great. But I do love the J-45 very much. It’s great for everything

[@respetaalosdemas]

@@JLFulks I have d-28 I learned that: 4000 Dollars in your hands Vs 2000. Wich is the best? Tech. the d-28 in practice and sound j-45. do you have bandcamp?

[@JLFulks]

@@respetaalosdemas I think it’s best to have both! Next acoustic I get will be a Martin. Not sure which one I want yet. I don’t have bandcamp

[@respetaalosdemas]

@@JLFulks Did you did any own album?

[@JLFulks]

@@respetaalosdemas not yet! I’ve got a couple EPs out and I’m working on another. Would love to do a full album just a lot of money

[@VincentAmadeus]

i cant find this series in Indonesia, anyone can help me? thx

[@vincentlussier8264]

It's not made there! You'll find one in Nashville, Memphis Tennessee or in Bozeman Montana! Gibson are made in the U.S.A.!

[@JohnnyRebKy]

You want a Gibson that kicks absolute ass?? Try a Advanced Jumbo!! Looks a lot like j45 but its LOUD and POWERFUL like a Martin HD28. Its the Gibson on steroids

[@gralbr]

If it came in a wider nut width, I would own a J45

[@jefferyclark351]

Hay man just tr To get a answer to my question! You busy probably

[@el34glo59]

God dam

[@mikechivy]

They’re actually $2850 and even at the time of writing, $2,750. Not sure where you got $2,200.

[@JLFulks]

They must have come up in price I bought mine several years ago

[@rwr2643]

i was a martin fan .until i played a j 45 ,blows my d 41 out of the water, and all the other guitars i own , i will be selling the martins and buying gibson's from now on ,martins craftsmanship over the last 10 years has really gone down hill , binding on the d 41 is coming off martin was trying save money with cheaper bindings , but still charge 5000.00 for a d 41 . They have new people at martin from what i can tell they really don't care.

[@larrnew]

I agree I bought a new Martin om21 and less than 1 year the binding came loose. The store allowed me to replace it with a 000-18 and less than a year the binding came off and needed a neck reset. I take good care of my guitars so it wasn’t from neglect or abuse… no more Martin for me.🥲

[@phanhuyduc2395]

Well to be honest Gibson even has worse QC than Martin

[@t-bone3657]

The QC on new ones are crap. Buy a good used one prior to 2012.. I searched for a year and found a mint 2011 standard electric for $1900. They’re out there - don’t buy this great classic new

[@hybridmark3052]

Overpriced guitar for a 200$ sound. I highly recommend a martin guitar over this. Gibson is the best at electric guitars. Not acoustics.

[@JLFulks]

Eh I beg to differ lol

[@johnswisshelm1872]

@@JLFulks Gibson is a great guitar I have the Gibson 1942 Banner Absolutely amazing ! The pickup they put in the standard is garbage

[@toddjohnson271]

Gibson makes awesome stuff......and I love Martin. J-45, Songwriter, Hummingbird, J-200......you must be kidding.

[@vincentlussier8264]

Really? Gibson make great acoustic guitars! My Songwriter sounds better than some Martins!