J-45 vs J-35 vs J-15 - Ultimate Slope Shoulder Gibson Comparison

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[@thespanielinquisition7167]

J15 is th best new acoustic in a decade - birth of an absolute classic

[@АндрейГонтарюк]

А мне не очень понравилась. Как только посильнее начинаешь играть, она захлёбывается. А при слабой игре очень достойно звучит, да

[@rmzzz76]

They all sound great, there's just something so familiar and sweet about that J-45 tone.

[@gair1944]

Thought I would prefer the J35. But listening, it had more detail but almost at the expense of depth and low end richness that I love from the J45. The J15 sounded great! Actually better than I expected. Sounded like a great Gibson acoustic.

[@soofitnsexy]

gary Roberts for president!!!

[@stainlesssteve25]

J15 is a magical instrument

[@jimmythefish]

Was playing a -35 vs -45 in the shop the other day. -35 was just better. I've always wanted a -45 but I'd be getting the -35 for my money.

[@gregorycarpenter]

When I first played my J-15 in the store I said to myself, "What the heck....I love this thing! It is very responsive with a quick and woody decay. All styles of music work beautifully on the J-15, including finger style. Gibson hit the jackpot with this guitar but, sadly, they have discontinued it.

[@ArielCardona]

Actually, all three are discontinued or, more exactly, changed in name and slightly modified.

[@tdc_2021]

The J-15 was a victim of its own success. Gibson sold it too cheaply vs the J-45 and I think the sales were cannibalised as a result. Then they brought out the J-45 studio which was nowhere near as good but was more expensive

[@gregorycarpenter]

Good point....that's the conclusion I arrived at as well. But I sure am glad I got one!

[@tdc_2021]

@@gregorycarpenter me too 🙌🏻

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

J45 is king... but I LOVE my J15, what an exceptional instrument

[@miamistomp]

For me nothing says guitar like a J45. When I see mine hanging on the wall it just makes me smile Kinda like looking at a 49 Merc coupe or a Colt single action army revolver

[@patrickroe3260]

I think it possible that the reason the J15 was discontinued is because it was cutting to J45 sales. By many accounts, it was very consistant and a lot less money but not a less guitar.

[@Equality72521sr]

J-45: “I’m a J-45” J-15: “I’m a beer... hold me”

[@acousticwalnut]

J45 is way brighter than J15. Case closed.

[@TheULMOnaut]

The J15 sounds more woody and dry, sententious, if that is the right word and I like that. The bass response on the J45 Standard might be deeper though.

[@multipipi1234]

I've played the 15. And is way brighter in real life. Case reopened!!!!!

[@EveningCrow]

No J-29? I personally prefer it due to the rosewood back and sides.

[@gregorycarpenter]

Hey, Quinton, If you had pick one of these three which one would it be (even though I know they"re all excellent)?

[@stephentyndall159]

Just wondering, what is it about the J45 build that adds that trebley sound compared to the J15? Is it just the back and sides or is it the bracing that's different. I preferred the J15.

[@jimmy5634]

Stephen Tyndall The J15 has a bit more punch or roundness in the upper mids and trebles Alsothe bass frequencies don't go as low as the j45. It's commonly referred to in the J45 as the "Gibson Thump" The "trebly" sound you are hearing in the J45 is most definitely due to the bracing as well as the neck, back and side woods. The J15 offers a more "balanced" voicing and cuts in a mix a little better. Some folks refer to that as a more "modern voicing." The J45 has an iconic voicing that people are familiar with. Personally, I really liked any J15 I have played but in my case not better than a J 45. You really need to play several side by side. You can't go wrong with either because their both danged good! Hope that helps. BTW, I may buy a J15 to go with my 45 someday. 😃

[@stephentyndall159]

@@jimmy5634Thanks for the detailed response, very helpful.

[@jimmy5634]

Stephen Tyndall Sure thing! Good luck!

[@leonheart7576]

jimmy5634 Thanks. Can you also compare the J35 and J15? I am a not-so-advanced player. So J35 and J15 sound the same to me.

[@jacob8577]

Just got a J-45 custom for Christmas and it is by far the best acoustic I’ve ever owned!

[@tonypm3]

Good Luck JM! I have mine about 3 years and recently brought it to a professional to do a good set up. Since that set up I believe that my J-45 is easily the best acoustic I have ever heard. I bet you will also find that to be true in your case.

[@roytube10]

beautiful instruments. sound awesome. i really think gibson is on to something using the walnut too.

[@jacobwatson5264]

Actually developed from the guitar called the MARTIN D-28 but yea, I love my j-45

[@TheULMOnaut]

Would love to know the pick used in the end.

[@steverichardson9133]

Love my J-15...

[@michaelstrickland6592]

Love my J-15...bang for buck for sure.

[@thirdgearband]

Is headstock same size on j15 as j45?

[@Jam-m7m]

@@thirdgearbandyes it is. And sounds better too.

[@saitamasolo7200]

I really feel like the HP series should be up there too it’s an awesome acoustic made by Gibson as well.

[@AikiFuz]

I'm a heathen. What's the song he plays at the end?

[@tylercoltsfan55]

You can't beat the J15 for the price

[@mateuszstaniec9333]

J15 is killer👌

[@dennissee5428]

Love my J15

[@ingokremmel1365]

J 35 is Great

[@iconoclast2.079]

The J15 shot em down dead lol.......that maple neck gives a deadly projection....bang bang! But still prefer the J45....even my Gibson G45 sounds better than lotta Taylor and Martin high end...!

[@alivitaly]

J45 the best

[@multipipi1234]

No it isn't. So there.😅

[@nate6920]

j-15 destroys the other two for so much less price. highly recommended!!!

[@harrisonrhinehart6996]

Oded Hen not at all

[@BigKidCertified]

Oded Hen NO!! Haha it’s a beast!! I’m not a professional, but my cousin is. He has a nice J45 Gibson gave him and it sounds great, but it’s quiet. It’s very mellow, those who wrote music often like it because it just kind of offers the melody without saying hey, listen to me! I recently went to one of my cousins concerts and brought my J15 to jam with during the day before the show. ALL of his band mates were blown away by the J15. I played his J45 and it sounds beautiful, but it’s very very mellow which for me, I couldn’t have as my only acoustic. If I was like him and had several flavors to choose from, perfect. But as one of the guys said, the J15 is so dynamic, emotional, quiet, loud, and beautiful! Before I get roasted for my opinion, my cousin and a few of the guys are signed songwriters, as well as having a band. They wrote two top 20 hits last year. So I valued their response given the thousands of studio hours they have. Go buy one, you’ll love it! But you just try a set of martin retro monel strings in medium gauge. It’ll blow your mind! 👊🏼

[@multipipi1234]

Yep​@@BigKidCertified

[@algomez04]

J 45 !!!

[@clawhammer704]

J-35 then J-15 and J-45 last in sound. The J-45 looks the best though. Looks ain't everything though.

[@fiddsj45]

It's not ultimate until you include the consistently best slope shoulder, the Southern Jumbo.

[@kentjm0330]

Where's Tony has been to?

[@Samuel_Curly_DuBois]

Going from the 15, 35, then 45 they just get richer in tone.

[@fewhite5126]

Sure miss Tony's reviews. This is ZZZZZZ

[@rickl8289]

FE White I agree

[@leodileodileo]

He has is own channel... just go there !

[@multipipi1234]

And he gives free marmalade sandwiches..

[@roger8981]

I bought a J15, it sounded like crap and played like a truck. I imediatly returned for a 16 year old Taylor.

[@billderinbaja3883]

Roger, if what you describe in accurate then there was something wrong with that particular instrument. Gibson is making some great guitars, too bad it didn't work for you.

[@roger8981]

I don't think walnut is a particularly good tone wood and I should have known better but with small hands I have never been happy with Gibsons. I really had high hopes for this guitar but should have tried it out longer at the store. The place was very busy that day and noisy..oh well I traded it for a Taylor 810 that I am very happy with.

[@billderinbaja3883]

Taylor makes some great instruments, I really like their necks. Here is clip of a Walnut B&S Gibson... this is my guitar, Gibson Jackson Browne Signature... this is an example of walnut done well, personally built by Ren Ferguson... it's not the woods that matter, it's the builder kzbin.info/www/bejne/raHKaH6glNmrra8.

[@sugarlife485]

j45 utterly destroyed the uglier competition

[@multipipi1234]

What utter bollocks.

[@multipipi1234]

What a jouvanile comment

[@xclarityy4034]

sound like toys compared to a martin or collings.

[@johnlynch6248]

xClarityy Their are duds in All brands. Lets face it, some of the best music of all time was recorded with a Gibson. Martin, also.

[@fewhite5126]

That's a BS statement. This is a downsampled, streaming video on computer speakers. As John said, just different but a J45 will hold its own.

[@lynyrddeville]

I hate to get sucked in by a troll, but I prefer the Gibson midrange balance as opposed to the mid-light balance of most Martins. As for Collings, they are beautifully built. but they sound to me like Martins, but stiff. And yes, I have tried them all. Surprisingly to me, I liked the square shouldered Hummingbird the best of all.

[@citta144]

This made me smile and laugh a bit too considering the names in the music industry, THE NAMES who have used Gibsons to record famous albums. funny. lol

[@miamistomp]

for rhythm nothing thumps like a short scale spruce/mahog Gibson. I love Martins too they are chimier and louder but dont give that good push like a gibson