Jalex Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Glad to finally have a Gibson back in my hands. With all the hype about the J-15 I thought I should give one a try. The hype is certainly justified these are amazing guitars. The build quality and woods are superb along with a great neck profile and tone to die for. Definitely a keeper and I'm so happy to have a Gibson again. [/url] [/url]
MissouriPicker Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 You've made a really good choice. The J15 is a "killer guitar." I think this guitar has all the attributes needed to become a legendary instrument. I use mine a lot. It's got playability, lots of volume, and responds to a very light touch. And, it's getting continuous praise from all quarters. Good luck with yours and enjoy.
Jalex Posted January 20, 2016 Author Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks, I agree with you. I bought mine sight unseen and was pleasantly surprised at how great it is to play right out of the box. Gibson hit it out the park with this model.
Rev Roy Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Welcome to the club. Sweet guitar. Love mine, too.
Avery Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Jalex, that is a beautiful guitar, the back is really pretty. I've had my J-15 for almost a year now. It's been my first Gibson, and really my first quality guitar, was playing a cheap Yamaha with a very high action before. I love my J-15. The price is great, and it's not because Gibson is using richlite fingerboards, or laminated back and sides. It's all the Walnut, which is a lot cheaper than other tonewoods. And that's not a sacrifice! It's a great tonewood, and it's beautiful to look at. I also prefer natural finishes to a sunburst, and would prefer, say, a J-50 to a 45. So the natural top on this was a real draw. The neck is really comfortable for me and I like the look of it too. Enjoy your new guitar!
DenverSteve Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Welcome to the J-15 group. These are special guitars.
Hydra26 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Wow, that is a killer back. Mine doesn't have anywhere near that pronounced of a color variation.
Mickthemiller Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Ain't they beautiful! I bought mine a couple of months back. Love it, fantastic tone. Enjoy
kelly campbell Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Welcome to the club. Sweet guitar. Love mine, too. ditto
MR GIBS Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 [/url] The back! Look at THE BACK!!! Stunning......
play4him Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Congrats on your J-15. That is a very nice Walnut back ! Love it.
hardycreek1 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 I bought one May 2015 after looking for a Martin - the J-15 is killer to my ears. Have been continually impressed with the balanced tone. And it seems to have suddenly opened up in the last month or so - build date is Feb. 4, 2015 - so it's almost to its first birthday, but the volume has increased and the bass seems to have gotten richer. To me, it sounds as good as about any other Gibson I've played.
Willie King Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 The back on your guitar is beautiful. Good move getting it. I have played a couple and they all sounded real good, but I like walnut a lot.
hardycreek1 Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 (From Taylor's website): Walnut tends to have a bright top end, but with a more present midrange, somewhere between mahogany and rosewood. The low end will continue to fill out after being played in. Goes Well With: Players who like a blend of brightness, projection and warm overtones. Flatpickers and strummers on a larger body with a spruce top will find ample horsepower, low end and crisp highs to support an aggressive attack.
hardycreek1 Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 And you can get a custom Martin made from English walnut for $12,999. The 2016 Martin Anaheim NAMM Show Special guitar is a beautiful addition to any collection. The SS-OMVine-16 is crafted from figured English walnut and inlaid with aluminum in a stunning vine motif. SO the bottom line is this - the J-15 is an awesome guitar at a killer price. (from a happy J-15 owner)
mike260 Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 I just joined the forum and also bought a J-15, which is my first Gibson acoustic. I'm very happy with it!
groovadelic Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Maybe I should take back my words when I said it's not a "cadillac" - that guitar is gorgeous. Wow. Congrats!!!
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