songman Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Hello all, New to the forum. I just bought a brand-new 2016 J45 Standard Vintage Sunburst. I tested it, in the same shop against another J45 from 2015 and a J45 True Vintage also from 2014-15. My guitar blows both of them away. It is such a wonderful instrument. It is also the cheapest of my dreads (Larrivee D10 and Martin HD28V) but I have a feeling it is going to be my favourite. It has wonderful balance, just the right amount of profound bass, clear note separation, great finish and excellent setup, I have nothing but superlatives for this guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Welcome! The J-45 is a special guitar, and yes, they are all individuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 And so are their owners...... Welcome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giromiglia Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Welcome to the club! I've had mine, custom rw, for nearly one year now and honeymoon isn't over yet. It makes me want to play till my fingers are sore, you go figure!😊👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Congrats Songman on your new J-45. The 8th wonder of the world they are. Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdMan81 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Congrats on a great guitar...you can't make a post like that and then not shows us some pictures! I almost went with an HD28V...there may be one in my future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 The coolest of all the Gibsons ! Now where's the pictures and videos ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Songman here's the "how to"on posting pictures. http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/11005-sticky-how-to-post-photos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 . Yet another satisfied J45 owner. A very popular get and for good reason. Would love to see a pic or two - http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/11005-sticky-how-to-post-photos/ Congrats and enjoy. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Indeed, Songman.... You and your J-45 are most welcome here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wilson Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Welcome! Play on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Hey, two big moments in your life. You bought a J45 and you joined us in here....lol....Welcome and enjoy that great guitar. You're going to love the neck on that 2016 Gibson. And don't be a stranger in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Welcome, a J-45 is as good as it gets!! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songman Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Wow, thank you all so much, you certainly know how to make a guy feel welcome! Here are the pics Cheers, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Roy Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Congrats! J-45s are uniquely wonderful instruments. I've only had mine for a month and I continue to be amazed by its playability and clear, rich tone. Be warned, though...these Gibsons are addicting. Love the 45 so much I traded in my Taylor this week for a Songwriter Deluxe Studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Lovely guitar enjoy the ride , enclosed a pic of mine a 2015 like you just can't put her down ( My 45s called Gabby ) Good luck and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I just bought a brand-new 2016 J45 Standard Vintage Sunburst. Nice! I tested it, in the same shop against another J45 from 2015 and a J45 True Vintage also from 2014-15. Smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Every troop needs a leader! Sunburst At the center! Congrats on a great guitar, and awesome picture of your gaggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Beautiful guitar! Congrats! QM aka Jazzman Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 So it's not just hearsay... the photos make it official, and it looks great. Photo 1 does show quite a bit of corduroy in that new finish, though. The guitar may've seen some dry times getting to you. Make sure that workhorse gets to the watering trough soon enough. Congrats & welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songman Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 So it's not just hearsay... the photos make it official, and it looks great. Photo 1 does show quite a bit of corduroy in that new finish, though. The guitar may've seen some dry times getting to you. Make sure that workhorse gets to the watering trough soon enough. Congrats & welcome. Thanks, yes I noticed it too, but only in the photo, it isn't really all that noticeable in real. In my music room I however immediately turned on the humidifier and also when not playing I inserted the Oasis humidifier in the sound hole. Actually my Larrivee has it a bit too. In the winter I really have to watch things because it can get dry (30% relative humidity). Having said all this, I do find that my guitars sound best when a touch on the dry side, say 38-42% relative humidity. Can anyone relate to that? Cheers, Bob PS Once again to all, thanks so much for the warm welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Hi and welcome inside the rosette - 45's are terrific guitars and your Standard will be a superb counterpoint to the HD-28V. Send a sonic postcard and keep us updated. Every detail will be taken in here. Pin-philosophy, nut-thoughts, string choice, exchanged tr-cover even new picks and oils. . enJOY Ouh, , , how d'you like the case-plush smell. . ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songman Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Hi and welcome inside the rosette - 45's are terrific guitars and your Standard will be a superb counterpoint to the HD-28V. Send a sonic postcard and keep us updated. Every detail will be taken in here. Pin-philosophy, nut-thoughts, string choice, exchanged tr-cover even new picks and oils. . enJOY Ouh, , , how d'you like the case-plush smell. . ? Sweet, reminds me somewhat of the smell inside my Martin's when they were new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Welcome to the forum, nice guitar I have a hard time not going to the J45 every day it is something special, but then you know that already. Have fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 The coolest of all the Gibsons ! You might be right, , , but the sexiest is the Bird. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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