hardycreek1 Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Almost every time I put my J-15 back into its case after playing, I say: "This is an amazing guitar." I've had it for just over a year now and play it almost every day. And it continues to amaze and impress with its clear articulation and booming bottom end. Does this happen to you, that you are continually amazed with the beauty of the sounds coming from your guitar? This is the first Gibson I've ever owned, maybe all Gibsons are like that? CALL ME ONE HAPPY CAMPER.
MissouriPicker Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 I agree with your sentiments on the J15. I especially like the walnut look and tone. I sing the praises of eight different Gibsons when I put them away...lol.. ...Seriously, each guitar is different from another. Lots of things play a role on how a guitar feels and sounds. Strings, humidity, and the room it's being played in might be pretty close to the top of the list. I think the quality of the instrument is definitely part of the deal, but I don't know how much of a part. There are %200 Yamahas, etc. that equal or surpass the sound and playability of considerably more-expensive guitars. That said, I'd still rather be playing a Gibson or one of its primary competitors.............Glad you've got a Gibson and glad you're enjoying it. To me, there's just something about the brand that I can personally identify with. Get us some pics and video.
blindboygrunt Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Well , mines a 45 . But I'm exactly the same . And still I could sit and look at it all day. A slope shoulder dreadnaught is one of the worlds greatest designs . Like an e type jag or a spitfire plane . Just looks right Then of course you lift it and pick a few notes . Best guitar I ever had bar none
EuroAussie Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Yes, happens with my SJ and Furch most often, except i dont put them in a case, want easy access to them!
the other side Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Almost every time I put my J-15 back into its case after playing, I say: "This is an amazing guitar." I've had it for just over a year now and play it almost every day. And it continues to amaze and impress with its clear articulation and booming bottom end. Does this happen to you, that you are continually amazed with the beauty of the sounds coming from your guitar? This is the first Gibson I've ever owned, maybe all Gibsons are like that? CALL ME ONE HAPPY CAMPER. Yes sir! I have a hummingbird and it only gets better. I've had it for three years( bought new). It mystified me as I have never heard sounds that come out of it as they do from any other brand I've heard. When I put it back in it's cage ( the case ) I kinda think of it that way as well. I think you'll hear some of the other folks here think along the same lines who have other Gibson models as well. I've never heard a bad Gibson. Enjoy, I know I do.
kidblast Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 yep.. except for me,, it's a J200.. I've got a lot of nice guitars (5 Gibson USA electrics, for example) but the J200, there's something special going on there.
kwalker201 Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 I'm glad to hear your enjoying your J15. They are a beautiful guitar in looks and sound. I hope you enjoy it for many years.
kelly campbell Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 I agree. I feel the same with the 45 and 15 I really enjoy both. They are the cream of the crop from my herd.
jdd707 Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Yeah, Gibsons are like that. Not all but many, most I dare say. The ones I have kept are exactly the ones that give me that feeling every time. Ain't it great?!?
Rev Roy Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Yep. Feel the same way when I play my J-45 & Songwriter. Guitars that don't make me feel that way don't stay around long. The others are keepers.
bassetman Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 I can still barely believe my Koa J45 is mine. It is way better than I am......slowly getting closer.
OldCowboy Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 I've got to where every Gibson I own is a keeper, and I have that same awestruck experience with each of them every time I play. That also goes for my Guild, the baby of the herd at the tender age of 37 and 3/4.
kelly campbell Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 I've got to where every Gibson I own is a keeper, and I have that same awestruck experience with each of them every time I play. That also goes for my Guild, the baby of the herd at the tender age of 37 and 3/4. Wow you have quite a "vintage" herd...is the Guild's that are built today anywhere near the vintage ones?? I am not familiar with them at all.
Mickthemiller Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 I have a few guitars that I put down and whisper to myself "love that guitar". The ones I don't do that to usually end up being sold. The ones I do say it to are the keepers. Old faithful me!!!
Russell Davis Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 Yep, hits me every time. Got my J-15 back in April and I've yet to put it back into its case to rest in the closet. It sits on the stand in my living room and gets played every day. I've always wondered why Gibson hasn't built this combination earlier.
58 Relic Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 Yes love my J45 to bits ,if I'm not playing or just looking at it I'm thinking about it . Well done and good luck
OldCowboy Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Wow you have quite a "vintage" herd...is the Guild's that are built today anywhere near the vintage ones?? I am not familiar with them at all. My Guild came out of Westerly and at the time I bought it (New) it was a decent-sounding guitar, but not unlike most of Guild's mahogany/spruce dreads. Over the years it has developed/matured very nicely and people have told me that it sounds better than current production. I've played others from that era that had a very similar sound, both my model (D-35) and the one immediately below it (D-25 with spruce top - there was also a D-25 hog top that I never liked). Given that right now they don't command exceptionally big money - check Reverb - I'd be inclined to grab an older one if I was in the market.
kelly campbell Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 My Guild came out of Westerly and at the time I bought it (New) it was a decent-sounding guitar, but not unlike most of Guild's mahogany/spruce dreads. Over the years it has developed/matured very nicely and people have told me that it sounds better than current production. I've played others from that era that had a very similar sound, both my model (D-35) and the one immediately below it (D-25 with spruce top - there was also a D-25 hog top that I never liked). Given that right now they don't command exceptionally big money - check Reverb - I'd be inclined to grab an older one if I was in the market. I will Have to check them out - thanks
play4him Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 I know I'm loving my J-15. It's a nice addition to my D-18. A different sound and I'm truly enjoying it.
hardycreek1 Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Actually I would love to keep the guitar on a stand instead of putting it back in the case, (so I can admire its beauty more often) but up here in Montana the humidity is usually about 30 to 35% so I keep it in its case with a humidifier at all times.
kidblast Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 ^-- yep,, you have to be mindful of these things. you don't have to be neurotic about it, but the climate can really mess up a good guitar. in new england it runs the gamut, this time of year, the humidity can be brutal, come December / Januray, you're lucky to see 15% RH. the case is the best line of defense. adding a humidifier when needed, it's a smart thing to do.
Jjunk Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 For me it is my L-1. That thing has a bottled up energy source it just cannot get out fast enough. It's own animal for sure.
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