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06-04-2023, 08:39 AM
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On paper, the J45 checks all the boxes. Short scale, full body. It's a very different sound from your D28, so definitely play one first.
I'm considering the opposite. I played a Boucher the other day. 25.5 scale. I was blown away how easily it played. I've been firmly in the shorter scale camp, but here I am, seriously considering one of these.
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06-04-2023, 08:51 AM
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If you can track one down, I'd recommend a Huss and Dalton DS Crossroads. Wonderful guitars, if pricey.
https://hussanddalton.com/acoustics/ds-crossroads/
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06-04-2023, 08:54 AM
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If you have the money…
Check the AGF Custom Shop, where the Luthiers hang out, for some very interesting and spectacular instrument inspiration….
Very VERY cool stuff going on in that world! Hope you find exactly what you seek! Enjoy the quest Paul
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06-04-2023, 08:57 AM
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Another vote for a Gibson slope, J-35/45/50 etc. etc. The older the better.
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06-04-2023, 09:02 AM
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I got a 00 by Dave Webber that has a 24.5" scale (14 fret) and it is a dream to play with 12-53 D'Addario XS strings. You are likely way up the food chain from me as I've been playing 4 years. But even I can do bends/strong pull offs on this guitar.
You want punchy, this is one of Webber's 00's (maple/cedar) that set me on the path to get one (mine is Koa): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVFR...BluedogGuitars. "Spank guitar," in Eric Bibb's words. Being Eric don't hurt none either. Everyone who tries my Webber wants to take it home - a kindly beast in a small package. By the way, much obliged for the reference to Colter Wall. Honestly, I never heard of him and checked out that tune. The real deal. Good luck in your search. David
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06-04-2023, 09:21 AM
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For short scale and blues, you might put a couple of Santa Cruz slope shoulders on your radar, the VS (14 fret) and RS (12 fret). I find them very easy to play, which, for me, is not the case with all guitars that happen to be short scales.
I have the VS, and think of it as a more mellow J-45 with a sweeter tone. It doesn't have the bigger presence of a really good J-45, but you can dig in for blues and it does a good job.
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06-04-2023, 10:00 AM
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I’d recommend a L-00 or J-45.
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06-04-2023, 10:01 AM
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I like the comfort of short scale, and by comfort I don't really refer to tension as much as the length of the neck. I learned on and played short scales for the first nearly 15 years of playing, it's still most natural though my guitars now are full scale. Every time I play a full size guitar with short scale I'm left looking for something more sound wise, Its the snappiness and whatever it is that full scale adds. So that's what I mostly use.
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06-04-2023, 05:25 PM
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Some great suggestions in here. I never played a J45 but never really cared for the sound of them. I respect the guitar, and there’s been a lot of iconic recordings done on them but it just doesn’t fit my style…with that said, I would happily be persuaded by one.
I am leaning towards the 000-18 thinking it might fit the bill. I figure, even though I’ll lose low end and volume, at least the guitar will be voiced for lights…. maybe it will sound a little looser especially down by the nut. I’ve played many ss before but never was paying attention, and didn’t know how to fingerstyle at the time…those who have both do you really feel night and day difference between Mediums on a std scale and lights on a short scale?
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06-04-2023, 05:38 PM
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At some point I am going to have to decide on a dread and its going to likely come down to a J-45/Southern Jumbo vs D(HD)-28/35. I love the Martin sound, but the Gibson short scale seems very natural to me as I have played their guitars for nearly 50 years.
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06-04-2023, 06:20 PM
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I have a 000-18 and a 000-16 Streetmaster. Both are great, but very different guitars.
The 000-18 is refined, mellow and sweet sounding. PRetty much matches the way it looks. THe 000-16 Streetmaster with a VTS ADI top over rosewood is loud, brash and in your face. I really like it's sound when it sings the blues. It really thunders down under in drop D tuning. Pretty much matches the way it looks. Great deal as well. have fun,
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06-04-2023, 07:16 PM
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I notice on Gibson's "small body acoustic guitar" page, there are a number of L-00s, a couple of J2s, and a sole, lowly G-00. It's amazing what a difference you find when there's $2,400 difference at play.
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