Dave F Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 It is different Gibson G Force Tuning System: Quick access to standard and alternate tunings Tune-o-matic Bridge: Titanium saddles allow easy string height adjustments and superior acoustic guitar intonation Active PZM Bridgeplate Pickup: Excellent acoustic sound reproduction and perfect for percussive acoustic playing styles New Finish: New 2016 Autumn Burst finish Truss Rod Cover: New 2016 engraved truss rod cover Improved Feel: Fingerboard edge is softened to comfortably fit the contour of the player's hand Enhanced Finish: Finer grit sandpaper and polishing compounds for high gloss finish. Premium Setup: Utilizing state-of-the-art German engineered Plek technology to create the finest playing surface possible. Hand finished for the world's finest feel and playability Smoother hand rubbed and oiled fingerboard: New penetrating and finishing oil lasts longer and maximizes wood’s natural vibrancy - Richlite http://forum.gibson....o=new_post&f=40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike m Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 That's a nice looking top! I don't know if the accoustic community will embrace the adj. electric type bridge and saddles and the e-tune system. However, did you get to try one? It will depend on how it plays and sounds. It's a beautiful sunburst. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I thought seriously about one of these but being unfamiliar with both the tuners and bridge seemed too much of a leap of faith. Then I saw the J45 Koa and now I'm broke. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Ewww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddhartha Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Not a fan of the look, but would have to hear it to decide completely. I think that the bridge/tuners would add a bit of weight, and usually we want to go in the other direction in terms of acoustic sound. Like the darker sunburst though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Only seen and heard one. Didn't play it. It sounded pretty good, but no better than anything I own. I love the sunburst on this model, but to me it's not worth all that extra money for the burst and other options on it. Especially when I could find a J45 Standard that would sound just as good and might blow the doors off of it. For me, the automatic tuners would be a real waste. For those who play a lot of different alternate tunings, I can see the lure of this model. Fast tuning changes and no need to carry multiple guitars around. I don't doubt the quality of the instrument, but I'm an old dog and a traditionalist for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyboy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I've made my own Songwriter standard Progressive. . . . Back to the OP.Nothing fancy about the new J-45 progressive. It just a J45 with the Tronical tune. It cost $120 free shipping off the Ebay.Very easy to install and convert back to original.So easy even my Grandmother can do it. No harm to your guitar except for your wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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