NGD Gibson J-45 Studio

[Jim Owen]

Congrats, actaylor. That’s a fine addition to Gibson’s lineup. Play it in good health.

[Dru Edwards]

Congrats! I wasn't aware that there wasa a J-45 Studio but the thinner body would be easier on the shoulder.

I just watched a Gibson NAMM video yesterday and Gibson is coming out with a G-45, yes "G", and a G-45 Studio with satin top. Based on the J-45 but at a more entry level price. I believe it too has a thinner body. I wonder if it's a rebranding of your J-45 Studio.

[Proclaimer888]

Congrats on that beautiful guitar...hearing some good things about this J45 studio. Nice to see that walnut is becoming more prevalent in the guitar world.

[actaylor]

Originally Posted by
I just watched a Gibson NAMM video yesterday and Gibson is coming out with a [B

G-45[/B], yes "G", and a G-45 Studio with satin top. Based on the J-45 but at a more entry level price. I believe it too has a thinner body. I wonder if it's a rebranding of your J-45 Studio.

From what I've read, most folks think the "G" series will have a laminated back and sides. The press release on the G series says "solid top and walnut back and sides." The lack of the word "solid" when referring to the walnut has led to the speculation about laminates. The G series will retail for $999, so that's probably a good bet. The Studio Series remains in Gibson's lineup.

[rwmct]

All well and good, as long as they don't stop making the J-15.

I would hate to see them discontinue the J-15. It is a wonderful guitar and appears to be popular enough to keep. But I would think that the J-45 Studio and the J-15 compete to a certain extent.

[rosewoood]

Congratulations on your new Gibson . What’s great is all the Gibson Acoustics are still being made in Bozeman .

[actaylor]

Here's a photo..

[AllanAnd]

Man, that looks sweet! I can't wait to try one of these!

[TBman]

Congrats, enjoy it!

[BrunoBlack]

Beautiful guitar, congratulations.

[IndyHD28]

One of the secrets to the success of this guitar is its short scale. I just checked the specs on Taylor’s 317 (lowest priced GP) and they seemed to have missed this key spec as their guitar is long scale (not to mention $200 higher for Sapele). Advantage Gibson.

[tippy5]

Nice one !!!

[re17]

Originally Posted by IndyHD28

One of the secrets to the success of this guitar is its short scale. I just checked the specs on Taylor’s 317 (lowest priced GP) and they seemed to have missed this key spec as their guitar is long scale (not to mention $200 higher for Sapele). Advantage Gibson.

Andy Powers implies in the current Wood and Steel that the use of the standard Taylor scale on the x17 models was a deliberate decision.

These Gibsons Studios have piqued my interest, too. Does anyone know what the reduced body depth is? Can't find it on the Gibson website.

[bobster7]

Congratulations on a great looking guitar! Really Interesting model and a bit like Atkin’s thinline series he introduced 5 years ago without the high cost!

I love Gibson I just wish they would make more banner reissues, I love my J-45 and would love a banner reissue LG-2, L-00 etc to go with it. I need the wider string spacing and bigger neck but limited runs are hard to find and expensive. Oh well serves me write for being firmly in a niche market. At least I’m saving money...

[IndyHD28]

Originally Posted by re17

Andy Powers implies in the current Wood and Steel that the use of the standard Taylor scale on the x17 models was a deliberate decision.

These Gibsons Studios have piqued my interest, too. Does anyone know what the reduced body depth is? Can't find it on the Gibson website.

I have no doubt it was a deliberate decision. Perhaps chosen only to avoid criticism of copying Gibson? For me, the short scale on Gibsons wins the day. Check the UTube reviews for body depth. I know I heard it somewhere but my memory’s not that good. I want to say 1/2” or maybe 5/8” but can’t remember exactly. If you’re a dread player, you notice it first time you pick up the guitar.