NGD: Gibson J15 - Page 2

dmart74 · #16 04-03-2016, 04:18 PM

I wasn't in the market for one, but tried one while the wife was with me. It sounded so good to both of us that she insisted that I buy one. Those of you married as long as I've been know not to argue, so as of Tuesday, I own one too.
I think that it has a great sound of its own & may become a new classic!.......Don

Epiphone · #17 04-03-2016, 04:42 PM

I've had mine a little over a month and it seems to get better every time I play it. I did replace the saddle and pins with bone from Colosi. The J15 is a great guitar no matter price range.

Atalkingsausage · #18 04-03-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Epiphone

I've had mine a little over a month and it seems to get better every time I play it. I did replace the saddle and pins with bone from Colosi. The J15 is a great guitar no matter price range.

I have kind of had the same experience with mine. I've had it for a week and I swear its already opening up some. but in all fairness i've been playing it constantly. Also, the new guitar smell is still there. It smells a little bit like vanilla and woodworking. Simply glorious.

MattBlue · #19 04-03-2016, 05:23 PM

I very much like the concept of the guitar, and it looks SO great!
However I think it lacks a bit of attack, it`s really more an instrument for strumming rather than for fingerpicking.

dodge · #20 04-03-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MattBlue

I very much like the concept of the guitar, and it looks SO great!
However I think it lacks a bit of attack, it`s really more an instrument for strumming rather than for fingerpicking.

I'd say the opposite, it has a very quick response and as someone who plays fingerstyle with bare fingers I love that. It's a very versatile guitar though, capable of handling many styles.

Atalkingsausage · #21 04-03-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MattBlue

I very much like the concept of the guitar, and it looks SO great!
However I think it lacks a bit of attack, it`s really more an instrument for strumming rather than for fingerpicking.

I do a crap ton of finger picking on mine, however I usually look for warmth, and low end response more than anything else. I like a good chocolatey sound with sparkling highs and present mids on top of the nice warm bassy cushion. Imo this guitar delivers on all accounts.

Jim Owen · #22 04-03-2016, 05:58 PM

Glad you joined the slope club, Sausage.

Great guitars. A walnut J 50, sort of. Play it in good health.

Mark E · #23 04-03-2016, 06:30 PM

Congratulations on your new J-15. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. They are special. Here's a pic of mine. I also switched out the tuners and put on a new TRC.

Atalkingsausage · #24 04-03-2016, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark E <><

Congratulations on your new J-15. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. They are special. Here's a pic of mine. I also switched out the tuners and put on a new TRC.

I love the burst. Congrats on a beautiful and rare guitar!

VJP5 · #25 04-04-2016, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Slinky

Music Villa in Bozeman had a sunburst J-15 a couple months ago. I have no idea how many were made with a burst.

To my knowledge, there are only 4 in existence. And all 4 are owned by members here (Mark E, myself

and 2 others). You can search the General Discussion and probably find the other 2 members. You never know....maybe one of them is tired of it. At some point, more are bound to start popping up.

I switched out the tuners like Mark did. Wonderful sounding and B-E-A-utiful to look at.

To the OP - Hope you continue to enjoy yours!