rbpicker Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Got the newest Music Villa email blast today featuring some of the new Studio series Gibsons. They had a 00L, a J45, a Hummingbird, and mentioned a J200, although they didn't demo that one. All natural finish, narrower body, made of walnut. I gotta say they all sounded great when Clint ran them through the paces. The price point is very attractive, the 00L going for $1499 on Musicians Friend website. I may be in big trouble. Anyone else see the video today? Rb https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.mp%2Facousticletter%2Fthe-great-casetastrophe-case-blowout-sale-featured-hot-product-and-events-1129245%3Fe%3D7f4a088579&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3f157e3a268b44b9ab2108d6125e54cc%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636716593690144315&sdata=VggqH97fHRLwD9kkS4wQ2h7QokjMwnIpid%2FQ%2BOfQaVg%3D&reserved=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 No responses? Wow, looks like I did something bad. Rb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I think the little L-00 with a thinner body depth could make a really great late night couch guitar.Sounds good! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 That was my thinking too, Lars. And I am typically not a fan of 00 sized guitars. That one does sound good though. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 No responses? Wow, looks like I did something bad. Rb You did nothing wrong. Periods of no responses on the forum isn’t that unusual. Just happens. I, too, received the studio guitar email from Gibson. I am glad to see they are trying new things, especially with walnut, although I am not so sure it’s realky a new thing as my 1936 NY Epiphone Zenith has walnut sides and back and sounds great. Plus, I’m still hemming and hawing on purchasing a J-15 walnutburst guitar I played at San Ash. My hope is that in addition to the new studio models, Gibson plans on again offering its regular standard runs of guitars. And, not just the studio models. I would hope so. The email wasn’t exactly clear on that in these trying times of Gibson. It also wasn’t clear on whether the walnut J-15 will still be offered or whether it now is duplicated by the studio series. Anyone care to speculate... QM aka Jazzman Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FemmeParallell Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Today i saw Chicago music exchange post some insta storys on some "Gibson Montana Hummingbird sustainable" acoustic guitar? wonder if its the studio series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 It also wasn’t clear on whether the walnut J-15 will still be offered or whether it now is duplicated by the studio series. Anyone care to speculate... The J-45 Studio is thinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 How is that Studio J-45 a J-45. It has almost the same specs as a J-15 with a Hog neck? The J-15 has the same specs as a J-45. The J-45 Studio is thinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 The J-15 has the same specs as a J-45. The J-45 Studio is thinner. The J-45 Studio seems to have the same neck as the current J-15 Cutaway from the description, but not the same neck as the regular J-15, wihich has the slim taper neck. At least from what I can tell. QM aka Jazzman Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvi Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 new model names would be nice because Im losing track of the variations!!! (currently I own a j 29 which is similar to past gits but gets its own I D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Being interested in all things L-00, it would be nice to try a walnut model. I wonder what the difference would be soundwise between a standard mahogany L-00 and a studio in walnut? Thinner body would be good for live - cut the boom. ( I have an old Lowden stage edition with a thinner body they say is better for ...err...stage.) So I went to the Gibson.com website for more details and....zip! No surprise lately. Anyway, I'll have one! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 When I read thinner body.. I was thinking the Chet SST models.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Is the J-15 gone due the J-45 Studio? My question, also. QM aka Jazzman Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I can't see a thinner bodied guitar replacing the J-15, which is selling well and is VERY respected for a fairly newly released guitar. However, with the financial problems at Gibson all bets are off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Got to try one to have an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 It may be thinner but the only big difference I see is the neck material and radius. Isn't a J-45 traditionally a Sitka Spruce top with Hog back, sides and neck and a Rosewood fret board. According to the site: J-15 Neck 2 piece Maple - J-45 Studio Mahogany J-15 and J-45 Studio back and sides Walnut and a Sitka Spruce top on both J-15 12" radius - J-45 16" radius J-15 and J-45 Studio both have a Walnut bridge and fret board. The only other differences I've noticed are the shape of the bridge (belly-up vs rectangular) & headstock (tapered sides vs straight). These do look very nice for the price point. However, I prefer the 12" radius fretboard, as well as the narrower neck profile - so it's a good thing I've already got a J-15! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Well, I guess m question is answered about J-15s. I did a search on Musicians Friend for J-15s and it showed the current ones and then there was a listing to pre-order a 2019 J-15 in either antique natural or walnut burst. QM aka Jazzman Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I will be waiting patiently to try em...oh boy more to ponder. I do like the J15 so I am sure I will like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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