NGD Coming Soon! Gibson J15

guitarmac62 · #1 08-19-2018, 01:45 PM

I've been wanting one of these for quite some time. I saw them on the Sweetwater website the other day marked as "Yellow Tag". I called my sales rep and asked about it. It turned out to be a pretty good discount so I jumped on it. He assured me it was for a brand new 2018 guitar, not a blem or demo model. He also said they offer a free PLEKing service and so they will PLEK it before shipping it. I have heard this term before but didn't know much about it so he described what that was. I have played J15's in stores & don't recall playing a dud but have never bought an acoustic online before. I had 4 to pick from and could only go by the pictures. I hope I picked a good one! At least I can always return it. What was also impressive is after placing my order he forwarded pictures of the actual guitar I purchased. Now the agonizing wait... In the meantime I'll see if I can successfully post a few of the pics he sent me.
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guitarmac62 · #2 08-19-2018, 01:47 PM

Well that picture was successful, here's a few more.

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eljay · #3 08-19-2018, 01:55 PM

Congrats on a great score! Just as info, Gibson PLEKS the guitars at the factory, so I wonder what SW can add to that.

Play yer new axe in good health!

TBman · #4 08-19-2018, 02:05 PM

Congrats, great guitar. Enjoy it!

The wait is the worst.

rokdog49 · #5 08-19-2018, 02:13 PM

I have played a few J15's. They are nice guitars.
The best one I ever played was a used one traded in at GC.
Shoulda' bought it, sounded great. I could have gotten it for under $1200, had some blemishes, but nothing terrible

guitarmac62 · #6 08-19-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eljay

Congrats on a great score! Just as info, Gibson PLEKS the guitars at the factory, so I wonder what SW can add to that.

Play yer new axe in good health!

I thought I had heard that Gibson did that so, you're right, it seems like a waste. I have heard good things about SW checking guitars out pretty before shipping, though.

Rev Roy · #7 08-19-2018, 03:13 PM

Good for you! I had one once and they are nice guitars...especially at that price point. May be the best bang for the buck in acoustics these days. Congrats!

CASD57 · #8 08-19-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by guitarmac62

I've been wanting one of these for quite some time. I saw them on the Sweetwater website the other day marked as "Yellow Tag". I called my sales rep and asked about it. It turned out to be a pretty good discount so I jumped on it. He assured me it was for a brand new 2018 guitar, not a blem or demo model. He also said they offer a free PLEKing service and so they will PLEK it before shipping it. I have heard this term before but didn't know much about it so he described what that was. I have played J15's in stores & don't recall playing a dud but have never bought an acoustic online before. I had 4 to pick from and could only go by the pictures. I hope I picked a good one! At least I can always return it. What was also impressive is after placing my order he forwarded pictures of the actual guitar I purchased. Now the agonizing wait... In the meantime I'll see if I can successfully post a few of the pics he sent me.
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Don't know if you bought before after me but I picked the one that had the flame discolor look on the back from the rear strap and up the middle really odd and unique

v32 finish · #9 08-19-2018, 04:33 PM

Just noticed that there were 2 NGD J-15 posts directly next to each other.. kinda cool.. a new Gibson is always a good day in my book!

Congrats to both of you. I have played a few myself, not many, but in particular the one J-15 that's hanging in my local shop right now has a *really* nice sounding bottom/mid frequencies..i went in there the other day just to play it for 20 or 30 minutes. Very nice guitars.

Enjoy in good health, as others have said!

Scott

guitarmac62 · #10 08-19-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CASD57

Don't know if you bought before after me but I picked the one that had the flame discolor look on the back from the rear strap and up the middle really odd and unique

They had 4 of them listed to choose from when I ordered and since I had choose on pictures, I picked the one I thought had a nice and distinct wood grain on the back. It was a tough choice as I thought they all looked good.

JBCROTTY · #11 08-19-2018, 08:23 PM

You will love the J-15 - I’ve had mine about a year and really dig it.

Slap some Curt Mangan PB Traditional Lights (12-53’s) on that bad boy and prepare to be thrilled.

Thom PC · #12 08-19-2018, 11:53 PM

I just got a J-15 (demo model) at a good price. I remembered having played one in a store and liked it - but I have to say I was dearly impressed when I received this one home! It is truly a great guitar, impeccable craftmanship and setup, beautiful, wonderful, mellow-ish, dry but toneful sound, great playability. Only thing I would probably change is the gloss finish on the neck - I prefer a satin neck. And the thing is a little big for my right shoulder (being used to 000 sized guitars) - but I guess that just goes with the territory that is Gibson J

DCCougar · #13 08-20-2018, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by guitarmac62

....I picked the one I thought had a nice and distinct wood grain on the back....

Good pick! That back is stunning. I've played a few J-15s. They've all sounded great. Congrats!

simpl man · #14 08-20-2018, 06:45 AM

I've played a few & really liked them.

Congrats, and nice choice BTW!

guitarmac62 · #15 08-20-2018, 07:18 AM

Thank you all for the positive responses. It seems a bit hard to find many negetive reviews on these models.
I’m not familiar with the Baggs system that comes on it or Baggs products in general. Of the J15’s I’ve tried I didn’t try them plugged in. Anyone care to share their recording and/or gigging experience with the pickup system on these?