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I would play a current J-45 and see if it sounds like your old one. If it does, take her offer to return it for any other guitar at that price. Helping her guilt is the reason she spent the money. The best way to help her is to get the guitar most like the old one. If after playing a new J-45 you find they do NOT sound right you may like the Martin better. I suspect you won't. Gibsons do not sound like Martins. So get the guitar you like best and send her your thanks for making this happen.
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I’d keep th D-18. A special person gave you this gift, and a darn fine one at that. Fate, Karma, or whatever has come upon you. Accept it without question and be thankful.
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A sweet story...loved it. Please keep the guitar and the great memory of the love that inspired it. This will mean even more to you in the years to come.
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Yes! I feel like every time you pick that guitar, you will be reminded of that memory and it'll out a smile on your. Face
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It's a great story. If I were in your position, I would keep the guitar unless it just doesn't appeal to you. Like others have said, the guitar will get better as it gets played, you will find the pics and strings you like best for it, and you will probably develop a style and sound of your own playing it. In addition, if you stick around here long enough, you will be encouraged to develop a signature that includes a number of new guitars to play along with the D18 that will be nice but have a far less appealing story. Finally, no one here will be critical if you sell this keeper down the road. Have a look at all the keepers, Dream Guitars, and forever guitars that are listed in the AGF classifieds every day.
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I would play a few J-45's. If you find one that strikes a chord in your soul, purchase it, if not keep the D-18 and enjoy it. The D-18 is a wonderful guitar.
Just my 0.02 worth.
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You liked your J-45. Go to a guitar store that has one in stock. Take your D-18 with you and A/B them together to decide which one you prefer.
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I like that. And really who's business except yours is it how you got it anyway? Keep it. It's a gift from someone you once cherished. Anyone that would be jealous of a guitar is a waste of time.
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I would never give up that D18. My D18 is my favorite guitar (usually), and that one comes as a special gift.
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Firstly, great story. I'm glad to see people able to be friends after being romantically involved. Kudos to both of you. Secondly, I'd keep the D-18. Very cool story BTW. I'm no expert but I do know that strings and picks (to name a couple) can make a difference in the tone of the guitar. You did mention that it was a bit to bright for your liking. The D-18 is made of Mahogany back and sides which will give it a brighter sound than the Indian rosewood on the D-28, HD-28, HD-28V etc. The rosewood seems to give a warmer tone. What your old Gibby was made of I haven't a clue. I recently purchased a HD-28V which has the aforementioned rosewood and for a brand new immature guitar it is astounding. Tone, play ability, looks...the whole 9 yards. But my advice is go play many different ones if you are able to. If you can't keep the D-18 for whatever reason go with your gut and get the one that speaks to you.
Keep on Rocking in the Free World...
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OMG..I cant believe you would even consider giving up the D-18! If I were the recipient of such a fine guitar from a lovely lady, I could not part with it. Show some gratitude!
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Peter, be happy she didn’t gift you an Esteban, Keith Urban or Randy Jackson. That girl at least has taste. I wonder how she came to know that a D18 is a really good guitar.
Look, you haven’t played in years and a D18 gets gifted to you out of nowhere. Like has been said...play it like you stole it. That guitar has mojo. Replace the old memory of the J45 with a new memory in that D18. And yeah, you can’t get back that stolen J45, but that girl seems like a keeper and if it makes sense, get her back...and a D18 to boot. Seems like a great possible outcome to me.
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There would be only one reason to sell the D-18........a ring....
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