Gibson Artist Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Ok, ive always been under the impression that Rosewood gits are brighter and project better and Mahogany are warm and deeper. Yet why is it the regular j45 in this video seems to project louder than the Rosewood Custom? Learning about guitar woods is not always so black and white it seems. Take a listen for yourself and tell me your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennis Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 To my ears the custom sounds brighter and "rounder", while the non-custom sounds more "closed-in" but has more depth and sustain. I can't really decide on which I'd prefer, but I'd probably go for the non-custom as I don't like gaudy decorations on my guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 To my ears the custom sounds brighter and "rounder", while the non-custom sounds more "closed-in" but has more depth and sustain. I can't really decide on which I'd prefer, but I'd probably go for the non-custom as I don't like gaudy decorations on my guitars. I like the sound of the Standard more, at least from this comparison. I once read someone saying the Standard was the workhorse of the Gibson acoustics, fair assumption? but, if i had the chance to buy/trade for the Custom, if it was reasonable i do not think the fancy appointments bother me all that much. The headstock is beautiful imo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I will say I do just love my Custom. Rings nice, but not as bright as my Dove (which I dearly love too). The 45 Custom isn't quite as loud as the Dove nor quite the low bass but a needed guitar IMHO to have and hold. I need to get him back out this month as I'm on a guitar rotation so everyone get some play time. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingPongBob Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I just got a this on Monday. I couldn't be happier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 PingPong,, that's a beauty,, congrats As far as the standard vs custom is concerned? I say you gotta go play them. I have heard on this forum an others that the standards can be really inconsistent. I have a standard. Now either I got lucky, or the fact they are inconsistent is not true. Because mine was the only J-45 on the rack. And I spent 3 days comparing guitars. J-45, D-28, A Taylor and a Larivee. and at the end of each day, the J-45 was hands down the standout. That said I didn't have a Custom to compare. oh ,, there was also a Songbird and HB but quickly were eliminated due to the extra cost not being justified to my ear. Every day,, I played ,, had the store guy play it in front of me so I could hear it projected. Finally the last day I turned around and didn't look,, I picked solely on what I heard, I took home that J-45 Standard and have never looked back.. I love that damn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 I just got a this on Monday. I couldn't be happier! Bob that is flipping beautiful, gas gas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 PingPong,, that's a beauty,, congrats As far as the standard vs custom is concerned? I say you gotta go play them. I have heard on this forum an others that the standards can be really inconstant. I have a standard. Now either I got lucky, or the fact they are inconstant is not true. Because mine was the only J-45 on the rack. And I spent 3 days comparing guitars. J-45, D-28, A Taylor and a Larivee. and at the end of each day, the J-45 was hands down the standout. That said I didn't have a Custom to compare. oh ,, there was also a Songbird and HB but quickly were eliminated due to the extra cost not being justified to my ear. Every day,, I played ,, had the store guy play it in front of me so I could hear it projected. Finally the last day I turned around and didn't look,, I picked solely on what I heard, I took home that J-45 Standard and have never looked back.. I love that damn thing. I believe they come in another burst other than tobacco is it antique or amber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingPongBob Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Thanks guys! Normally, the last type of guitar I would purchase online would be an acoustic, but dealing with Sweetwater a few times has been nothing but a pleasure. This guitar will not be sent back! I can definitely live without the gold tuners, but that's what it came with. It also came with a "free" Gibson leather strap & 12 sets of Gibson strings. I also was able to get it 24 months interest free with my GE/Sweetwater card. Thanks again for the kind words! Time to put her to use again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Normally, the last type of guitar I would purchase online would be an acoustic, but dealing with Sweetwater a few times has been nothing but a pleasure... I also was able to get it 24 months interest free with my GE/Sweetwater card. Man, it is a beauty! I'm sure it sounds amazing. Glad to know about the 24 months interest free too. I've bought quite a few guitars that way and a J45 has always been my dream acoustic. And don't worry too much about those gold tuners - they won't stay gold for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I believe they come in another burst other than tobacco is it antique or amber? I wasn't sure so I had a look see and found this... New gold top and pelham blue ???? Just so wrong... http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Acoustic-Instruments/Round-Shoulder/Gibson-Acoustic/J-45-Standard.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 I wasn't sure so I had a look see and found this... New gold top and pelham blue ???? Just so wrong... http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Acoustic-Instruments/Round-Shoulder/Gibson-Acoustic/J-45-Standard.aspx Normally i like alot of the LP Custom colours that most people hate but i have to agree with you on the gold and pelham, those make the git look like a cheap first act, not a fan. Give me the classic burst all the way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 On this particular comparison I'd go with the standard. I hear a warmer and more folksy tone from it. The Custom isn't that much more money-wise, but I think the standard sounds better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I think it just depends on the particular sound. I got a custom and it sounded much better than all the other guitars I was comparing it too and I've never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjl200 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I like them both......and I was lucky enough to acquire an example of both ! the J45 is a Fullers Vintage with a tri-burst and the Custom I snagged on Ebay a month or so ago was. A "Mystic Rosewood" Honey Burst... They each are great IMO Sometime you feel like a Hog and sometimes ya feel like a Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I see they've changed the dots to a new style for the fret markers & the zebra striped pick guard. Both NICE!! Mine is 2 yrs old now I believe & has dots. Happy New Guitar day as it is a beauty. I still haven't decided if I like the Gibson Masterbuilt strings (came from factory with) or D'Addero PB's on mine yet. Like them both. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Just had time to listened to the YouTube which was an excellent side/side job they did. With closed eyes, and for my tastes, the Custom just comes alive like taking a heavy sock off the mic. I like the full range sound of the rosewood better from low to high. Also to me the low end has a deeper bottom end. Think it goes down to a lower register than the standard. Defiantly some high end on the Custom that is totally muted on the Hog 45. That's just me and I'm glad I have the Custom. I would like the standard and not "dislike" it but for $400-$500 more it's worth it to me for the Custom. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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