Mr. Paul Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Wildwood Guitars just got an all walnut J45. Pricey, of course! https://wildwoodguitars.com/product/12197060/limited-j-45-walnut-herringbone/?cat_id=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances50 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I'm not sure I like the look. Wonder how it sounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I'm not sure I like the look. Wonder how it sounds? Yeah I’m with ya Not sure at all about that ... 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Paul Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Yes, it's different enough that I would at least like to play it, but the aesthetics are not what most look for in a 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalex Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Not sure about Walnut as a top wood. I do like it for the back and sides though. Bit pricey as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Slightly more attractive than Carbon Fibre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Pass on that one I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Would make a good coffee table. Walnut bridge. The herringbone trim does look good on it, though. ‘Suppose if one wanted to get a sense of the walnut sound, this would certainly do the job. I wouldn’t mind giving it a spin. Pricey, considering walnut is one of the more sustainable species. Rotomatics ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fp Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 That is without a doubt the worst looking set of walnut I've ever seen used on a guitar ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 That is without a doubt the worst looking set of walnut I've ever seen used on a guitar ! . It's true, walnut can be much more dramatically figured. . . not used to seeing walnut tops to begin with. But I was wondering how OP Mr Paul even found the listing in the first place; going through the Wildwood drop down menus for Gibson-->acoustics->slope shoulder, clicking on the "J-45 Mahogany" the listing opens to the J-45 All Walnut Herringbone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I know a squirrel that would love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I LOVE the look. The herringbone frame is awesome. Then again I love my Martin D15. Seriously, this is right up my alley. Has anyone played an all Walnut guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Has anyone played an all Walnut guitar? "Crickets. . . " Nope, haven't played one, but would love to try one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw1300 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I LOVE the look. The herringbone frame is awesome. Then again I love my Martin D15. Seriously, this is right up my alley. Has anyone played an all Walnut guitar? +1, I really like the look too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Kind of looks like a cheap Harmony.. and for 3800 list.. Ouch.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I like the looks of the guitar, but don't like the price! A J-15 will provide you with a lot of walnut for a lot less cash. Still, would love to hear this J-45ish guitar demoed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I LOVE the look. The herringbone frame is awesome. Then again I love my Martin D15. Seriously, this is right up my alley. Has anyone played an all Walnut guitar? I like it too, but I've always liked Walnut. I have a 1979 Walnut SG and it's a tone monster. And. 'Murican...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I like the looks of the guitar, but don't like the price! A J-15 will provide you with a lot of walnut for a lot less cash. Still, would love to hear this J-45ish guitar demoed. Sums it up nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Given the opportunity, I'd try one. Nothing about it calls my name. Absolutely hate Martin's newer hog tops (owned a few before admitting that), but love the vintage ones. Never warmed to hog top Gibson guitars, either, except for the vintage wartime models. To me, the old hog top, ladder braced Harmony guitars sounded much better than the newer Martin 15s/Gibson hog tops. Guild did some fairly decent (arched back) hog D-25s once upon a time. The idea of premium prices for non-spruce top wood is a bit disgusting, though I could be converted if walnut 'booms and chimes' with great authority☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I would imagine if nothing else that J45 would be one warm sounding guitar. Does not appeal to me in the slightest in the looks department though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I personally like brown guitars but I agree that the wood selection could be better. I have one walnut B&S guitar (JB) and used to have an AJ with the walnut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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