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Old 11-12-2019, 02:57 PM
Dafgog Dafgog is offline
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Should have mentioned that both the Gibson J45 and the Martin D15 are 1947 models with obvious repaired cracks and reset necks. One is almost twice the price of the other.
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Old 11-12-2019, 04:10 PM
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Here's a recording of me fingerpicking my Dell'Arte dreadnaught. Sounds fine to me.

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Old 11-12-2019, 06:26 PM
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Bert Jansch was more original and musical than most anyone. Most of his stuff was on a dread of some kind, usually a Yamaha.

Not that it matters. He was equally fantastic on a 000-28. Or any guitar he touched.
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Old 11-12-2019, 06:41 PM
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This guy does OK on a jumbo ... and it's a 12-string!

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Old 11-12-2019, 08:19 PM
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Here's a recording of me fingerpicking my Dell'Arte dreadnaught. Sounds fine to me.

WOW! WOW! Just a lovely tune and an absolutely lovely recording! So even.
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Old 11-15-2019, 02:25 AM
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Fingerpicking a 12-fret dread is one of life's true joys



I say go for it OP, I'd favour the D18 out of the guitars you mentioned

All the best

M
Many thanks to all decision time! D18 for sound J45 looks
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Old 11-15-2019, 10:11 AM
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Doc Watson and Merle Travis seemed to manage that OK
John Fahey wasn't bad on a dread either!
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Old 11-15-2019, 10:27 AM
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James Taylor's early recordings were finger-picked on a late-50's Gibson J-50.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOIo4lEpsPY

That warm, enveloping tone is timeless.
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Old 11-15-2019, 11:29 AM
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Decision made and guitar bought!! Both superb guitars.The Martin D18 1947 had the brighter sound but the Gibson J45 1947 had the looks, a bluesy sound, the vive and was really cool. Almost 25% cheaper than the Martin as well (always a help).
A great partner for my Froggy H12.
Thanks guys for your comments. Daf
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