DaveJTR

Hey y’all, I have 5 sets of Gibson 80/20 strings (SAG-BRW12 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - .012-.053 Light) and 2 sets of Martin PB Custom Light Strings (MA535T). Will take $35 for all 7 sets (comes to about 50% off). And I’ll pay for shipping. Would prefer to sell all 7 sets. OR I’ll trade all 7 sets for just 2 sets of Daddario XS 12-53. Dave

The L1 is a sweetheart too!!!

Thank you everyone!!! I’ve had way too many guitars, but I will keep this one for-sure because it fills the blues niche. I’ve been playing a good bit, but not anywhere close to “fortyyears.” 😉 I’ve been getting into small bodies lately. It took me way too long to have this epiphany. But I’m glad I’ve found my place. If you’re on the fence, I’d take a gander. It was well worth it!

Lovin' it y'all. If you have any questions about her (or the model in general), then don't be shy. I'll try and answer them my best. It's a good day!!!

You know what. You're right. Only 2 choices, so it isn't too bad. Makes sense to me!!!

Yeah, I wish Gibson did what Martin and Taylor do, which is tell you EXACTLY what strings are used on each model on the website.

I called Gibson and asked them what strings come on a J-45. Gentleman said 80/20 Lights. I asked coated or uncoated? And he said uncoated. I know this seems very straightforward, but his tone seemed like he was unsure. Almost like he was guessing? So I called a few other places, and they said Phosphor Bronze. Older posts said J-45s come with Masterbuilt 80/20 lights, but Gibson doesn't make those anymore. So does anyone know 100% for-sure what comes on a 2023 J-45 from the factory? Please be as specific as possible (model... type... gauge...(un)/coated... etcetera) Thanks!!!

Thanks for all the input guys. I played a 50s, 60s, and Standard tonight. I didn’t mind the bigger neck of the 50s, but I liked the Standard neck because it was most like my MLO Martin neck. I ordered the Standard from Sweetwater, and she’ll be here Monday. Will post a NGD on Monday with pics! Thanks again my new brothers.

I didn’t know J-45s had the different bracings. I do definitely like forward shifted and scalloped. I was under the impression all the current J-45s were braced the same. So is the new 1942 Banner Reissue a different bracing than the others since it’s an Adirondack top? I love the MLO. My Reimagined OM-28 has the MLO, so that would feel like going home. The YouTubers like the 50s a lot for tone and appointments over the standard, but they all mention the neck as a caveat. Very helpful brother. Thanks so much!

The “try and try again” really resonates since I’ve heard that’s what one must do with Gibson acoustics. I’ve heard that the new lineup and guitars from the past few years have really been upped as far as consistency goes though. I’ll look into the black nut Standard. Thanks brother!

Hello everyone, This is my very first post on the Gibson forum. I'm active on the Acoustic Guitar Forum and the Martin Forum, so it's nice to be here too. I've decided to get a new J-45, but I need your help. The new/current offerings are the Standard, 50s, 60s, and 1942 Banner Reissue. I have done my research and am aware of the technical differences between all of them (differing nut widths, nut/saddle materials, neck shapes, etcetera). The only one that I have played is the 60s J-45, and it blew my hair back. My purpose for this guitar will be as a vocal accompaniment. What do y'all recommend? I know that question would be like going into the Martin forum and asking a super broad question, but hopefully knowing that this guitar will serve as a backup to my singing (as opposed to a Bluegrass jam) will help narrow the field. I've been a Martin guy through and through for all my years, so any analogies using Martin terms (e.g., the neck is similar to Martin's _______ neck, the difference is like the difference between the Martin D-____ and D-_____, etcetera). Thanks for any advice!!! Dave