Stingraider Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hi all, first time poster here. I'm considering the purchase of a used 2014 J-45 Limited Edition Red Spruce VOS, which I'll won't be able to play before purchasing. I'm looking at the spec sheet from Gibson and they describe the bracing as: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing. Was curious to know if this is the same bracing which is found on the current Standard J-45? If not, is it used on any other model currently in production. Would also love to hear from any current or past owners......comments and impressions of this guitar. Thanks in advance for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Morton Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Yes it is the same bracing found on the J-45 Standard. JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbpark Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Like any acoustic guitar, the make, model #, etc. means nothing since they ALL sound different. Play before you buy, otherwise it's a roll of the dice, especially with J45's. I used to think people were exaggerating about variation between J45's, but when I went out and played a bunch was really blown away at how much they varied from one to the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 +1 on sbpark's comment about the variations. I know the Adirondack Red Spruce makes a big difference in tone for a guitar. I have a J200 Maple Standard (sitka) and an SJ200 30's 75th Anniversary (adirondack) and although the use of traditional hide glue throughout the SJ is part of the difference, I'm convinced the major difference in tone is the Adirondack top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torca Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 A wonderful guitar style, and Gibsons' have tricked them where it's knocked out of the park almost everytime, I would buy sight unseen, without missing a heartbeat, Only skipping is waiting while it travels on its' lil' journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Hi I bought a J45 Standard whilst trying in the store I also tried the J45 Custom and the J45TV . Hate to say it but I came away with the Standard because it sounded and played the best straight out of the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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