Guild D50 Standard or Gibson J45 Faded

[davenumber2]

I have both a J-45 Standard (2008) and a D50 Bluegrass (2012, Adi top). I love them both for different reasons and they sound very different. If I had to choose one it would be the D50. Despite the longer scale, it plays just as easily as the 45 and has a bigger bolder tone. I would also take it over most D-28's.

[BlueBowman]

^^^What an amazing burst on that 45, Dave. Absolutely killer!

[yosen91]

Alright, I'm sold on the Guild. Honestly did not expect Guild to get so much love.

Thanks everyone for the input. It was really helpful.

[yosen91]

Originally Posted by davenumber2

I have both a J-45 Standard (2008) and a D50 Bluegrass (2012, Adi top). I love them both for different reasons and they sound very different. If I had to choose one it would be the D50. Despite the longer scale, it plays just as easily as the 45 and has a bigger bolder tone. I would also take it over most D-28's.

You sold me on the Guild. Those are two beaties you got.

[Moldstar]

Those new faded/satin J45s and 50's sound pretty darn good, generally speaking.

[DCCougar]

Originally Posted by BlueBowman

^^^What an amazing burst on that 45, Dave. Absolutely killer!

Not to be argumentative, but I think it's a little heavy on the black... THIS is a killer burst.

[BlueBowman]

Originally Posted by DCCougar

Not to be argumentative, but I think it's a little heavy on the black... THIS is a killer burst.

Horses for courses, DC! I like that darkness around the edge! And that's a mighty fine Guild you got yourself, bud.

By the way, your earlier post where you reference your F-50 really has me wanting to seek one out. I prefer mini-jumbos, but those "big gun" F-50s sure look nice in google images.

[NC Strummer]

Originally Posted by BlueBowman

Horses for courses, DC! I like that darkness around the edge! And that's a mighty fine Guild you got yourself, bud.

By the way, your earlier post where you reference your F-50 really has me wanting to seek one out. I prefer mini-jumbos, but those "big gun" F-50s sure look nice in google images.

Y'all both have some mighty fine looking guitars. But I submit this is Guild's best looking burst:

[b1j]

Originally Posted by mas30066

You can always do the detune a half step for short scale tension and capo at one thing.

Everyone's got a J. Get the Guild.

It’s time to ask why everyone’s got a J. Might be a reason.

I’ll add that the Faded J-45 has the “Round” 50s Original neck, not the “Slim Taper” of the Standard model.

[davenumber2]

Originally Posted by DCCougar

Not to be argumentative, but I think it's a little heavy on the black... THIS is a killer burst.

In defense of my 45’s burst, here’s a more accurate pic.

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[DCCougar]

Originally Posted by NC Strummer

Y'all both have some mighty fine looking guitars. But I submit this is Guild's best looking burst:

Yeah, not bad. But then we have this F412 I recently acquired.... Ice tea, baby!

[DCCougar]

Originally Posted by BlueBowman

By the way, your earlier post where you reference your F-50 really has me wanting to seek one out. I prefer mini-jumbos, but those "big gun" F-50s sure look nice in google images.

Absolutely. I've got a super nice F50R, but two of my 12ers have the braceless arched maple back like the 6-string F50, and I'm starting to think I prefer that setup over the solid rosewood.....