J-45 Progressive

[Dave F]

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

[mike m]

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.

 

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[bassetman]

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. ;)

[slimt]

Ewww

[siddhartha]

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.

[MissouriPicker]

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.

[jimmyboy]

I've made my own Songwriter standard Progressive.

 

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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.