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10-21-2020, 06:30 AM
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Seeking Gibson Expert Advice
Hi, I've decided to get a rosewood, slope shoulder Gibson (J45 scale). After some research I've narrowed my search to 3 models:
- J45 Custom - J29 I'm not looking for vintage instruments, one from the last 10-15 years will be fine. What do Gibson experts suggests. The J35 RI seems really cool but I have concerns it could be too entry level and simplistic. I am definitely seeking a professional grade instrument for writing, singing, performing. Thanks for your insights! Last edited by cheer tunes; 10-21-2020 at 07:02 AM. 
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#2
10-21-2020, 06:34 AM
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Not trying to muddy the water but if you're looking for a slope shoulder rosewood Gibson you might wanna try an Advanced Jumbo (AJ) just to round out the choices. Best of luck whatever you decide...
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#3
10-21-2020, 06:37 AM
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I’m no Gibson “expert” but I the best advice is play them before you buy them.
That doesn’t require an expert opinion, and it applies to all acoustic guitars.
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10-21-2020, 06:47 AM
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AJ is not J45 (short scale) but thanks for the comment
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10-21-2020, 06:48 AM
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Definitely good advice, unfortunately not always possible. Thanks for your comment
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10-21-2020, 07:17 AM
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My J-45 Custom is an exceptionally wonderful guitar. It does both fingerpicking and strumming nicely. My J-35 is an awesome guitar too. I wouldn’t call the J-35 simple in any fashion. It has a nice fat neck, but it is not rosewood.
Both guitars became better guitars with bone saddles and no electronics, IMHO. Total side note, I’ve seen professionals play Silvertones and sound amazing. I honestly don’t think “professional grade” means much in modern guitar times as much as it did 20 years ago.
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10-21-2020, 07:25 AM
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I will second that my J-45 sounded and performed slightly better without the electronics and with a bone saddle upgrade. YMMV. I only sold it to get my Martin 000-28 and because I have my old, trusty (albeit longer scale) J-30. The J-45 is a nice guitar. I understood once I had it why they call it the workhorse. It is a simple (to look at, yet beautiful in its simplicity) reliable, get the job done and sound good doing it guitar.
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10-21-2020, 07:32 AM
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Awesome feedback so far and I appreciate it....BUT still looking for some insights on this thread for Rosewood Slope Shoulder Gibsons.
- J45 Custom, J29, etc. Thanks!
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10-21-2020, 07:56 AM
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The J29 has advanced X bracing compared to standard X for the J-45. That should make it a little louder and in your face compared to mellower for the 45. The J-35 has the same bracing as the J-29 but has mahogany back and sides.
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#12
10-21-2020, 08:06 AM
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fantastic, thanks for the detail! Can I assume the J29 and J29 Elite Custom shop differ only in bling and not bracing?
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10-21-2020, 08:13 AM
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I owned a rosewood J-45 for a few years. Eventually sold it because the sound was a bit too dark and bass-heavy for me. It lacked that cheerful clarity I like in a Gibson. I understand from one of your posts that you don't want to hear about Advanced Jumbos, but I'll just say that I found slope shoulder rosewood happiness with an AJ tuned down a step.
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10-21-2020, 08:19 AM
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