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Old 06-13-2019, 12:16 AM
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Thanks for all the positive responses and support, everyone, and the advice on strings and on dialling the brightness down a notch. I'm getting to like the brightness more and more as I learn how to get the best out the guitar, but I'll certainly be looking at a bone saddle and nut and ebony bridge pins (thanks, vindibona1) sometime in the near future.

The more I play this guitar the more I love it! I initially got some negative responses from some crusty old musos I hang out with which made me question my decision to buy it. They like to think they're traditionalists, but I figure they're just plain jealous!

Cheers, Gary.
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Old 06-13-2019, 07:01 AM
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Congratulations on your new J-45 Studio! Your description is spot-on in my opinion. I just purchased one (natural finish) and it's everything you described. Enjoy!
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Old 06-13-2019, 08:49 AM
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Your J-45 Studio is a solid wood melodic guitar. It has a short scale, a comfortable neck especially for those folks that have arthritic hands, a nut width that is a bit more roomy than the 1-11/16th but less of a stretch than the 1-3/4. It has a slightly thinner lower body that is more comfortable for some folks to play. I also own one and to me it is perfect. Congratulations!
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Old 06-13-2019, 10:24 AM
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Congrats..love mine

You also could consider the Daddario NB.
They add warmth.
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Old 06-13-2019, 10:43 AM
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Congratulations... beautiful guitar! Thank you for sharing your initial impressions.
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Old 06-13-2019, 05:59 PM
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Any one else with strings suggestions for the J45 Studio to bring a little more warmth
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Old 06-13-2019, 08:05 PM
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The more I play this guitar the more I love it! I initially got some negative responses from some crusty old musos I hang out with which made me question my decision to buy it. They like to think they're traditionalists, but I figure they're just plain jealous!

Cheers, Gary.
They probably are!
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Old 06-13-2019, 09:52 PM
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Congrats on the new Gibson. Looks great!
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