B1ues Boy Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 ...and it's J-15 pulling away in the final turn. Fans are on the edge of their seats, cheering wildly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRC Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 [smile] By the way I noticed that you have a Wecther I was hoping to get one some day but was surprised to hear he closed up the factory/shop...I live about 40 miles from there and Sweetwater and used to enjoy trying them out. Do you like yours? Hey Kelly, yes I love the Wechter. It has a really nice, unique tone, good volume, and the wide neck is excellent for fingerstyle. I put a K&K in it, and sounds wonderful through the band's sound system. Too bad Abe decided to shut everything down, but he was getting up there in age. These guitars seemed to be hit-and miss as far as quality control and consistency, but I got ahold of a good one at a local dealer. Here's a sound clip. https://soundcloud.com/ballyshannon/eleanor-plunkett-wechter-1 DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I voted J15. I have a J35 and I am pretty happy with this one. Well - I had to make some changes - the plastic nut, saddle and pins are now bone. The L.R.Baggs is gone and now there is a K&K Triniti Mini System inside. I changed the truss rod cover too. If in that moment I bought my J35 there was a J15 in the shop I probably would buy the J15. Because of its sound. Of course I would make the same changes - nut, saddle, pins, pickup, truss rod cover, but ... Truth is that the purchase of my J35 was emotional... If I had to concider once again now in that moment (and from now one) I would buy a J45. Said. I was thinking of putting bone on mine. You wouldnt have a vid of the sound with bone would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I did go back and got more good info..thanks I think I am leaning towards the 15 but I think I will end up changing the pickguard to the tiger stripe. I was thinking of changing the pick guard on mine too but mine came with a really good looking one and I'm very happy but I'm going to put new tuners and a West African Hard Ivory saddle and nut and a K&K Mini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Sounds good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just a reminder on how good the Gibson J-15 is Go to 227 in the video about the J-35 Collectors Edition Campfire Guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRC Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Interesting that Greg ends up calling it a campfire guitar, but most likely just being his usual facetious self. Love to watch his videos, and great playing as always. He seemed to like that J-15, which definitely sounds better than the one I played a few days ago. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I sure like mine I still have the stock strings but in a month It'll even be better with my upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Here is our Mr Gibs playing a J-15 I think these J-15s have a Cello type sounding voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 That's a good point about the cello. I hadn't thought of that, but there's a ring of truth to your comment. The J15 is a different kind of beast. Definitely not the rosewood or mahogany tone..Sweet guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 That's a good point about the cello. I hadn't thought of that, but there's a ring of truth to your comment. The J15 is a different kind of beast. Definitely not the rosewood or mahogany tone..Sweet guitar. Yes, this video got me thinking about the cello tones at 9 minute 50 second time.....and I can imagine some one playing cello with the J-15 but I can also hear Jackson Brown's guitar voicing when played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Here's a new video of the Gibson J-15 with FMI saddle and nut I'm not sure if there's a big improvement in sound = less mids maybe ??? what do you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockabillyHell Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 They're both nice guitars. I'm not sure what prompted me to buy the J-15 but I have no regrets. It is hands down the best guitar that I've ever owned and I've owned many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Here's a new video of the Gibson J-15 with FMI saddle and nut I'm not sure if there's a big improvement in sound = less mids maybe ??? what do you think Jarvis always has such fun playing guitars! Thanks for this snip. The J-15 sounds like a "best kept secret" to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRC Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Here's a new video of the Gibson J-15 with FMI saddle and nut I'm not sure if there's a big improvement in sound = less mids maybe ??? what do you think Okay, now listen to the J-35 review. Same reviewer, probably the same equipment. You be the judge. ...starts at 4:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Keep the votes coming OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiltrip Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'm new to this forum, but have spent quite a few years on and off at AGF. I'm currently patiently waiting to pounce on my next nice acoustic guitar, and I think I've narrowed the brand to Gibson, and price dictates that I'm pretty much going to come in at under 2k. I played and loved the J-15. At the time, I also played a J-35 in the store it felt a little bland and lifeless to me. Granted, it could very well have been dead strings. I just found the J-15 to be extremely punchy, yet balanced, which I liked. I've run the spectrum, owning a Taylor 810 for a long time (ended up just being too bright for me), then I went to the Martin all-hog side of things, loved the woodiness in the beginning, but I fell out of love with it. My fascination with Martin is beginning to dry up. For singer songwriter stuff I think Gibson sort of nails the right balance. Even though I didn't like the particular J-35 I played, every demo I've heard of it, I like it a lot. I think I still lean J-15 though, and will probably pick one up soon. If I could afford a Hummingbird I'd probably do that instead, but I've got kids to feed. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 I like them both , however I will not being buying both so I have to pick between the two and I think I am going with the j15..love it. So maybe the next one after the 15 will be a 35..LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randmo Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I've had my J-15 for a year now and it's not for sale, so there's my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm not setting the point in this thread :-/ Please don't take that as an insult in any way. I'm just wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatstrat Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I've only had opportunity to play one example of each at my local GC. The strings were pretty dead and I wasn't impressed with either of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbpark Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I say neither, but I tried both that you are considering and ended up with a J45 Standard! You have to play both and decide for yourself. I was dead set on a J15, but everyone I played was just a bit too harsh to my ear and a bit strident. I very 'forward' sounding guitar that I thought would be great if played along with a loud band, but for the singer/songwriter is seemed a little bit too much. The J35 seems to get complaints of being a bit too thin to some. The J45 to me is the best of both worlds. Can hold it's own as a hard strummer, but also shines in intimate settings, etc. For me it's the best all-arounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I say neither, but I tried both that you are considering and ended up with a J45 Standard! You have to play both and decide for yourself. I was dead set on a J15, but everyone I played was just a bit too harsh to my ear and a bit strident. I very 'forward' sounding guitar that I thought would be great if played along with a loud band, but for the singer/songwriter is seemed a little bit too much. The J35 seems to get complaints of being a bit too thin to some. The J45 to me is the best of both worlds. Can hold it's own as a hard strummer, but also shines in intimate settings, etc. For me it's the best all-arounder. The J-45 Standard is a good sounding guitar but I like the sound of walnut of the J-15 better then the Mahogany on the J-45 Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I've found that trying different strings on my J-15 produces vastly different sounds, more so than any other guitar I've ever owned. Martin Retro's are interesting, Elixir Nanowebs didn't sound very good at all for the first month or two (if you no the price of those in Europe you'll understand why I didn't take them straight off)but now they sound ok. Every new set is an experiment. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'd vote for the J-15, but I've found the Martin D17M and the 000-15M to be impressive guitars in that price range as well. Or a used J-45 if your dream is to own a Gibson. Let your ears and personal comfort be your guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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