Which would you keep? 1963 Gibson J-45 or a 1957 Gibson Country Western?

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[@BillySoundFarm]

it really is back and wonderful and magical

[@michaelenosmusic]

I mean they both sound great. That CW just sounds like home... from the first strum... I would have chosen it too.

[@monkeysweeperguitar]

After listening through a PA, and then really good headphones, I like the CW slightly better. The mids are a little more distinguished with almost a nasally quality them (in a good way). Looks and sounds older too. Good choice in my opinion.

[@johnnym721]

You're keeping the right guitar in my honest opinion. And honestly the country western may look kinda raggedy but to me that looks awesome 😅 this ain't no "antiqued guitar", it's earned every scar. And I second what's been said: the C/W sounds better

[@paulheartsongs]

Keep the CW. It has more detail and inlay, etc. it’s much harder to replace. 😊

[@jdray7813]

Yeah, I agree, keep the C&W! It is a much rarer bird, and through my speakers, I think it sounds better, who cares if it is honestly aged. I wish my J-50 had been unmolested by a well meaning cabinet maker, I would much prefer the age and wear of 61 years.

[@terrymattingly6843]

What are the nut widths?

[@markvonwisco7369]

This one plays better and sounds better, says it all right there. I don't know if it's my dream guitar, but one of coolest guitars I ever got to play was a 1945 J45. It sounded amazing and was super light. It had a 50s era gold foil sound hole installed the also sounded really good. As far as acoustic guitars are concerned, my favorites makers are Larrivée and Guild. I have a Larrivée D-09BZ that I will never sell.

[@buggzo]

Can you help me with a family heirloom type of thing? Does the fretboard having extra inlays down the fretboard, all the way to the last fret --- does that signify anything?

[@terywetherlow7970]

Both......❤

[@niguel4438]

Depends. Do you prioritise money or playability and tone? I’d go for the latter. Great guitars are hard to find as you well know.

[@davidscotbrown3241]

J... no contest. The Country Western. They are special indeed. Dumbest thing I ever did was to trade my '57 Southern Jumbo.

[@monkeysweeperguitar]

Dumbest thing I ever did was sell my ‘68 D-28. I feel your pain.

[@barneycarparts]

Dumbest thing I ever did was sell a 67-68ish Hummingbird had a lifted bridge for $325 back in 1973.

[@iammatth3w]

J45 for sure

[@SamVecchio]

57 Country & Western is a dream guitar for sure. Most are in shit condition that are for sale for $5-$8k. You have made the right choice Jeremy

[@johnmcrae3221]

I agree. Keep The Dream. And name it that!!

[@richfiryn]

What is the name of the short 2nd song you played. I have been trying to remember who the performer of it is for months.

[@JeremySheppard]

Alabama by Neil Young

[@pickersgrip]

You and I have the same taste in Gibsons. The CW is awesome!

[@JeremySheppard]

Want a J45? 😂

[@leonardodalben4107]

Hey Jeremy! Italian fan here, i admire what you do here on youtube and in january i've bought my first "serious" guitar, a 1960s j-50 (not a vintage one, but the reissue that gibson made in 2021/2022) and i absolutely love it (i'm 24 by the way and i saved for 6 months to buy it). I want to ask you, if it's possible, what song are you playing at 4:53 ? I listen to it in every single video where you test a new guitar and i love it! Thank you in advance and keep doing what you do, you are great!

[@JeremySheppard]

Leonardo! Thanks for watching and your comment. I am just riffing there, that is something that I made up a few months ago. It is in D major, starts with a d chord then does a walk down to a B minor then an a and g, then resolves back to D.

[@leonardodalben4107]

Thank you very much jeremy, that riff is beautiful in my opinion, it's stuck in my head ahahahah! Keep going man, you are awesome!

[@barneycarparts]

whats the name of that song riff at 2:00 I have been looking for it. I like the J-45 sound Just mind blowing how good those guitars sound. I thought D-28 was my dream. Now I love the old Gibbys.

[@BulldoggerJK]

The beat up one’s sound better. I still think about an old D-18 on consignment at Carter’s. It had a hole drilled through the headstock. It looked like it had been kept in a barn and rats had chewed on it. The sound is still in my head. It was so much better than the clean ones. I think about that guitar often. It was in horrible shape and they wanted mint price so I left it there.

[@KheganMcLane]

Gotta be the country western. That thing is a beast.

[@Microphone5158]

I know how hard that decision is. I have a 1966 J50 and a 1959 J50. If I had to part with one it would keep me up at night. I do think your chances of getting another 60’s j45 or 50 will be much greater though.

[@0713mas]

That's the one I'd keep to. They both sound great, but the country has more volume and bass.

[@texhaines9957]

I like the sound of the 1957 Country Western. Except for the neck if it's thick. But I'll stick with what I have.

[@johnwashburn3793]

I always thought I wanted a J-45, but I have no need for anything. I also always wanted a Tele... If I buy anything new it would be a resonator.

[@kevinkeith3530]

I'd keep the J-45. If I'm buying a vintage guitar, a replaced fretboard would kinda kill the vibe for me.

[@tylerwillison4962]

I had a 1957 Country Western that was almost mint a couple yrs ago. Sold it. Shoulda coulda woulda….

[@TribalGuitars]

The J-45 would be cool but it's a wreck. I have one in a case that I inherited from my wife's grandpa and as much as I want to keep it I think I gotta get rid of it as I'll never be able to afford to fix it and the money I can get from as is can pay for fixing stiff like my Princeton and/or one of my other guitars, like the crack in my Gibson M-35's top. Enjoy the hell out of that Country Western!🎸🤘

[@shoer5151]

I’d keep the j45 and free up cash from the country western Love the sound of the j45

[@barneycarparts]

I have a 2014 j-45. The guy I bought it from said he looked at 4 other j-45s before he bought this one. Some j-45s have a deep low end some a shimmering top and some are balanced Just right. I like the growly J-45 work horse sound. I like the CW too.

[@robbarker9878]

What's the gash on your arm bro?

[@JeremySheppard]

Got a burn from a pan of bacon.

[@robbarker9878]

@@JeremySheppard ouch. But probably worth it!

[@John-wr6yo]

No,no,that 63 gibson j 45 is an exelent guitar . Just the right amount of oomph and ballance. It records so well and sounds great through the microphone . Small performance taperd neck. You must remember to keep an open eye out for the original donovan leech cherry sunburst j 45 thst was stolen back stage of one of his concerts . It was never found or recoverd research the story.

[@martinmartin8871]

NO CONTEST. SELL THE NEWER ONE. I HAVE A 59 CW IT DOESN'T SOUND AS GOOD AS YOURS BUT IT'S INSANE!

[@danielktdoranie]

Keep the Country and Western, best Gibson Acoustic ever made

[@Ziraffe2]

Yes, the CW sounds better (I'll now have to check Rick B's again - it actually never blew my hat off). Btw. how come you don't mention the replaced bridge on the cherry 63'er ? Hi

[@JeremySheppard]

It is the original bridge just has been filled and recut. Thought I mentioned it?

[@Ziraffe2]

Yes, you mention the bridge is filled - but it's obviously not the case, mister Sheppard. Please, look again. Had this bridge been original, it would have had the 2 pearl dots placed on each side of the b-pins. Besides the bridge would have been plastic, which was the norm i 63 - and probably was the reason behind the replacement. Heys from Copenhagen

[@JeremySheppard]

Texted with the guitar in my lap, 😂. Could be a replaced bridge, but this one is filled and recut.

[@Ziraffe2]

Yes, it's a replacement - and it is filled as stated. But because of a wrongly positioned groove, which had to receive a wooden slice in order to move the new groove back towards the pins for a decent intonation. Hi

[@stevestalock3200]

Which one to keep? That's like asking a parent which child they want to give away.

[@JeremySheppard]

It's more like Uncles. 😂 They're 60 and 66 years old but which one is cooler? Haha

[@natemink572]

1950's hog always sounds so freaking good. Throaty, clear, deep, and lightweight. Awesome video!

[@nickz8043]

I dunno… the J-45 had more of a sentimental value. You can always find another CW (in better condition with an original finger board) but there’s only one of your dads best friends guitar.

[@MichaelMorrison75]

Through the video recording, the 57 has a much more broken in, pluckier tone. The 61 is shinier sounding, which I don’t like as much. And the 57 is also cooler looking…

[@BillySoundFarm]

The 45 has that trebly-stringnoisy-thing that a lot of vintage guitars have, and the country western doesn't. Do you know why? ...I don't like the trebly-stringnoisy-thing, but I guess you learn to forgive the guitar for it when it's old and awesome. It's not just me, right?

[@ryanbloom1738]

Sound wise that Santa Cruz and the Huss and Dalton you let go blow those betters out of the water. But I think vintage Gibsons are way overrated new custom shop sound better unless it's a 30s Aj or a banner.

[@johncale9912]

Hey not even close

[@robertdievendorf3312]

Your “Dream” CW guitar sounds much, much better than the J-45. The J-45 sounds thin and weak by comparison.

[@thasandmanmorrison8469]

jeremy, the choice is clear. you are gonna have to get a sultry dress from your wife and put on the high heels and hit the streets. the things we do to keep our toys.

[@kurtinklern3262]

J-45 ... 🤣😂🤣😂 ... $1,700 ... max. More like, $1,200 ... 🤣😂🤣

[@pawlowski6132]

Seriously?????? CW. No question.

[@JeremySheppard]

I agree. Man, the CW is badass

[@lh3428]

An old Gibson sounds like a man’s guitar.

[@Gottaloveguitars427]

None

[@jamescoughlan8193]

Talk about first world problems lol

[@jeffsquires6620]

Everyone should be burdened with your delima.