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You really just need to go out and play these instruments yourself to decide.
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#17
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My vote would be for a J45 Rosewood.
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J45
First off, let me point out what a wonderful problem you have!
Second, let me state that I am a self-proclaimed “Martin Guy”. My first guitar was a Martin (still have it) and I’ve owned dozens of them over the last 50 years, including a D28, an HD28, and a D18. Third, I’ve owned only 2 Gibson acoustics- J15 and J45 (with a natural top incidentally). Now, to answer the OP question, if I were to buy any of them back, it would be the J45 without hesitation or reservation. And remember, I’m a lifelong Martin player. But there’s something about a J45 that you just can’t get anywhere else. Of course, having them all is the perfect answer, and I did, for awhile. But it came time to pass them on. And the J45 was the last to go. |
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If possible having one of each would be the way to go...there both great guitars
I have only one regret in my guitar purchasing life and that is I let the best sounding J 45 I have played pass by...... Long story.
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I have a J-45 and an HD-28. They both sound great, but different. I pick up the Gibson 90% of the time though. I find the short scale more comfortable to play.
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The D-28 if you are a flatpicker.
The J-45 for everything else. (It's not a great flatpicker)
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Mine are a D-28 Marquis and a J-45 Standard. My favorite is whichever I happen to be playing at any given moment.
I have to agree, . . . need both! |
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Gibby..
I own both.
Yep, the J45.... It looks, feels, and sounds 100 years old. BTW (a recommendation) get rid of the head-snaps-off Sherman tank on the headstock, and get some nice light Klusen style or open back tuners. |
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Both are great but im more into the Martin tone.
It does everything i need!
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Love both, but D-28 wins for my taste.
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My vote would be the J-45. But if you can find a J-45 with koa b/s, that would be even better.
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I love the Martin D-28, I had a 2015 model with the "old" oval neck which I much prefer to the new slimmer ones.
I am not a fan of 1 11/16" nut but on this guitar it just felt natural, not cramped. This might depend on the neck profile. But I dream about a J-45... Just the right appointments for a singer-songwriter. The Martin is sometimes to much of a "full orchestra" sound for me. To bad I don´t dare buying a Gibson online. I have seen to many with bad QC. |
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Depends on what you play.
Depends on your style of play Depends on the comfort of each guitar a bit Depends on preferred tone Last edited by Scotso; 01-21-2021 at 04:20 AM. |
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I’d pick the J-45 but Thats because my playing style and what I would use the guitar for. is a used J-45 and used D-28 achievable?
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Do you go to Bars or Barns?? Owned both and loved both for very different reasons. I always felt comfortable with the J45 and the D28 was a bit intimidating if that makes sense. The J45 was light and loose and the D28 was tight and solid. I currently own a J29 which is a kinda hybrid model and enjoy it immensely. I wish I had your problem!!
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