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As someone has pointed out here on similar threads, when considering comfort level, you have to also look at the depth of the lower bout and the relationship / distance between the waist and that lower bout. And given humans different “specs”, you sort of have to play it to decide for yourself. Just like evaluating tone, neck, etc. I’m 5’8” and in 15 years have not had any issues with comfort with my SJ200.
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HOA again.... We had a vote a couple of years ago on Speed Bumps. Majority wanted them. But a couple of 'influencers' with expensive, low slung cars took the President aside. So, they had a un-publicized 'open', 'special meeting' to decide how many and where to put them. Surprise vote and reversed the original official vote. No speed bumps and no announcement. Just died. Which is how the HOA management survives. People don't have time to hold them accountable. We have only a few idjits who think they should go 30 instead of 10, but people don't let their kids play in the street because of them. Like they say - "This is why we can't have nice things."
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Magna Carta model.
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We have an HOA. Was very good 10 years ago but changed when new people took over. Now they don’t enforce the rules and it’s gone from letting people keep basketball backboards in their driveways to parking on the street overnight to building on mother in law additions and replacing front lawns with gravel and rocks.
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In general…. A house in Southern CA is double the cost in most of the states. If the national market goes double - a $500k house is now worth $1M. In a flyover state, the same house was $250K and is now $500K So to move from Flyover to LaJolla cost increased from $250k to $500k. Conversely , if yo move from CA to another state, you pocket $500K now instead of only $250K. So it’s prohibitively expensive to move TO CA. And financially tempting to move from. Personal income, lifestyle, etc not withstanding.
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As a reminder for members who haven't been here for 11 years - my recollection is, as far as Gibson ACOUSTICS (this sub-forum and topic/thread), you've only owned one (a J35?) for a month or so in your 58 years. So, while there isn't a 'rule' stating you have to 'like' Gibson guitars to be a member, most here think it helps.
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Eureka!!! I finally know the secret!!!
fortyearspickn replied to Chicknpickr's topic in The Gibson Lounge
What about Bridge Pins? Pick material and thickness? Air !!?!!? Does humid air sound more mellow than crisp mountain air ? Even my dog can't tell the difference ! -
He also wrote "Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild, Wild Women." A man for all seasons. Car Wash Blues, Leroy Brown, One Less Set of Footsteps. etc. he was one of the best.
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Of the many new J-45’s are available in 2024? Which one? Edit
fortyearspickn replied to Larsongs's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Those should be flying off the shelves, like hotcakes! I'm half tempted myself and I need another guitar like a hole in my head. Which, my wife would put there. alongside the last one. -
I missed the part where this was available in different colors. I could never justify, on my budget, spending $10K for a guitar simply for a maple top and bling. More than double what a new H'Bird goes for.
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So, you're back in the market for a Gibson acoustic?
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"Compressed depth." I'm not sure what that means, but it does sound 'different, in a good way. I'm guessing new strings. I think 95% of the decisions/judgements will center around the bright green face though. And, it's that color that would keep my from getting one, even if it were to sound magical !
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Not to split hairs but the original statement was ten MORE model years. So you would not include the current model year. So TEN as stated. I think we’ve devolved to sorting the pepper from the fly specks. So I’ll move on to more interesting threads.
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Of the many new J-45’s are available in 2024? Which one? Edit
fortyearspickn replied to Larsongs's topic in Gibson Acoustic
For the intended use, a $4,500 guitar would be overkill - so a used GC J45 would seem to be a good starting point. Haven't looked in awhile - but I'd guess there are a dozen in Southern Cali, one of which could be easily shipped to the GC closest to you. Pick one that says "Excellent" and you can always refuse it if it's dinged up. You don't want a guitar that you can't replace if it gets stolen or destroyed. For what you describe - J45s are "The Currency of The Realm" ! -
Cow based gas is already on the chopping block.