The New Gibson G45 Studio and Standard

[ollie94]

Wondering what were every ones thoughts on the new Gibson G45 Studio and G45 Standard, are they worth buying???

[Hoopla]

Originally Posted by ollie94

Wondering what were every ones thoughts on the new Gibson G45 Studio and G45 Standard, are they worth buying???

Never tried one but have a J45 Studio and am a big fan of that guitar. It have a slightly brighter sound than the standard J45 but it is an absolute joy to play with a sweet sound that is more mid focused.

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by Hoopla

Never tried one but have a J45 Studio and am a big fan of that guitar. It have a slightly brighter sound than the standard J45 but it is an absolute joy to play with a sweet sound that is more mid focused.

I’ve been looking all over to find out the depth of the body at the endpin of the J-45 Studio - please someone help!

[gazzab]

Just measured mine and it's 4 inches

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by gazzab

Just measured mine and it's 4 inches

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[12barBill]

Originally Posted by Jaden

I’ve been looking all over to find out the depth of the body at the endpin of the J-45 Studio - please someone help!

Mine:
At neck joint - 3 9/16 inches
At end pin - 4 inches
At about even with the bridge - 4 1/16 inches

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by Bill Sims

Mine:
At neck joint - 3 9/16 inches
At end pin - 4 inches
At about even with the bridge - 4 1/16 inches

Thanks Bill,

Those dimensions put it at a sweet spot for me; it must have power and project well (punchy) too. With the walnut back it must be a completely different animal than the Standard. Thanks again.

[Wade Hampton]

It's like any other all-solid wood guitar: some sound better than others, so you're best off playing some until you find one that speaks to you. But, yes, I've played several and think they're good guitars. Black walnut is a superb tonewood when used for guitar backs and sides. I own several instruments made from it.

Hope this helps.


Wade Hampton Miller

[Hoopla]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

It's like any other all-solid wood guitar: some sound better than others, so you're best off playing some until you find one that speaks to you. But, yes, I've played several and think they're good guitars. Black walnut is a superb tonewood when used for guitar backs and sides. I own several instruments made from it.



Hope this helps.





Wade Hampton Miller

Agreed just like the standard these 45 studios vary from one to the next. Some with more base and some with more treble and some like mine a nice blend of base and mids. Sweet guitar for the money

[Hoopla]

Originally Posted by Hoopla

Agreed just like the standard these 45 studios vary from one to the next. Some with more base and some with more treble and some like mine a nice blend of base and mids. Sweet guitar for the money

Oops - I was speaking to the J45 studio....not sure if Wade meant the G45. He knows way more than me. So if he says the G45 is good I would trust him

[Rmz76]

Originally Posted by ollie94

Wondering what were every ones thoughts on the new Gibson G45 Studio and G45 Standard, are they worth buying???

Short answer:
G-45 series are a great value, unique tone, but ship with a junk pickup. I'd rather they cut $50 off the price and shipped these without electronics

Longer answer:
Tried the Standard a few weeks ago. As I suspected doesnt sound much like a J-45. I imagine the combination of Walnut b&s, non-scalloped bracing and a partial satin finish contributed to it's unique tone.

That said, I liked it for it's differences. I think non-scalloped bracing helps give the round shoulder jumbo body more punch.

Of the YouTube demo videos the Acoustic Letter (Music Villa) video really showcases what to expect with tone, at least as best a video can

[Nomore]

This is a good representation of the sound. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iW_4utYLC_k

[backdoc]

Originally Posted by Hoopla

Never tried one but have a J45 Studio and am a big fan of that guitar. It have a slightly brighter sound than the standard J45 but it is an absolute joy to play with a sweet sound that is more mid focused.

My experience exactly. Love my J45 Studio! Specs are pretty similar to the G45 with the exception that the J45 has scalloped braces and the G45 are non scalloped.

[ollie94]

Thanks those videos helped alot!

[C-ville Brent]

Question related to G45 Standard and Studios. My understanding is the Studio models (i.e. J45 Studio) have less body depth than the J45 Standard. Is this the case with the G45s?