Rev Roy Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Just a few months ago I bought my first Gibson - a J-15. Loved it. Sloped-shoulder/short scale/Gibson growl. What's not to love. But today I boxed it up and my Guild (GAD) F-130ce and shipped them off to Bozeman. Why? Because that J-15 was the gateway drug that got me happily hooked into the Gibson Club. And I was jonesing bad for a J-45. :D On a retired preacher's pay I'm blessed to have a couple of nice guitars...but more than that just ain't in the budget. So I had to give up two for one - and a bit of cash - to land the Workhorse. Ended up getting a good deal - and fair trade-in values - from Music Villa. And Paul has been a real pleasure to work with. After he finishes the setup, he'll ship it tomorrow. Should have it first thing next week. NGD thread with pics coming soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Dang that didn't take long! It just seems you asked me about taking the 15 and having all bone put in. Oh well man you will love the J45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Outstanding ! Everyone should have a J-45 ! (J-15 as a "gateway", that's funny) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 You have to pace yourself Roy. I don't want to talk about this anymore. No more GAS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Another J45 owner. Congrats! You'll have a blast. ..........But, you're hanging-around the wrong place if you think more guitars are not in your future....lol....Once you're addicted, this is not the place to find help. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Well, help of a sort is available here.... A fine J-45 is an excellent beginning for, imagine if you will, a collection of Gibson's various slope shoulder offerings - each with its own subtle nuances of tone/volume/balance/projection/visual aesthetic. If that seems overly ambitious, why not confine yourself to available J-45 variations? We'll be more than willing to point you in the proper direction when new ones are issued. The point is, we are HERE for you! And we truly UNDERSTAND! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Everyone should have a J-45 ! I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 You'll hear and read guys saying this guitars great and this ones fantastic , but truth is j45's are the best ones 😊 Hope we can get to hear yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Roy Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 You have to pace yourself Roy. I don't want to talk about this anymore. No more GAS ! I started playing about two years ago when I retired. Since then I have bought six guitars and sold four. I keep telling myself - and my wife - that it's a natural part of the process as I evolve as a player and better understand my playing style and the tone I want. But the bottom line is that I still suck as a player...but I'm getting darn good at buying and selling guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 But the bottom line is that I still suck as a player...but I'm getting darn good at buying and selling guitars. I think you'll find the quality of the former becomes directly proportional to the latter.... with perhaps a time derivative thrown in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yep, Roy, keep telling yourself and your wife "that it's a natural part of the process" and you'll be just fine, my friend....After all is said and done, looks like this IS the place you want to be. Welcome home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen@56 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Congratts on the addition of a J-45! I too bought one recently. I bought the 2016 J-45 Custom, and couldn't be more happy. Great guitar, and I'm sure that you'll love yours too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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