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I briefly played a G45 and was underwhelmed, but I didn't play it long, and I don't recall if it was a studio or standard. I have prejudice against studio dread style guitars, they always sound thin because, well, they are thin; I just don't understand why they exist lol.
I have read on this forum that in the case of the G45, the standard and studio are in fact the same thinner depth, which is deceiving. I have not been able to verify that as Gibson's website doesn't specify the depth. I was at one time saving up for a J15, which I think of you can afford a used one is the better option to a G45 as it's the same woods, but when Gibson released the G45 they jacked the price up on the J15 which was frustrating so I gave up on that. That's my only input, never played the Martin 15 series. |
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Not really. Just trying to be helpful. This is a discussion forum, right? Looking at the OP's wish to upgrade and his/her current collection, and the fact that the Gibsons being considered are slope shouldered dreads, I suggest shooting for the Standard. I've tried the other Gibsons. They are quality, good bang-for-buck choices -- but they are compromise choices. They don't sound like traditional Gibsons or anything like a good J45, nor do they play as well. I know budget is a major factor, but I consider the J45 -- or a D-18 -- a relative value as priced. I would rather have one really good guitar than five decent ones. One man's opinion.
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Looks like this comparison will be short lived. I just received an email back from Gibson - I originally asked them why the G45 suddenly disappeared from their website, and this was their response: “Hi, Thanks for the email. Unfortunately, this model has been discontinued and is no longer in production or available for order. Sorry for the inconvenience. Jon Consumer Service Gibson Brands, Inc. 1-800-4GIBSON www.gibson.com” |
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