Brilliant Disguise

[Salfromchatham 176]

Hope you like it...

 

 

[sbpark 24]

That hog J45 sounds really, really nice!

[thegreatgumbino 13]

That is a very nice sounding guitar, Sal. I was skeptical before I listened to it, but it has a great sound. Not muddy/overly dark like I had imagined. Congrats on a fine new instrument.

[MissouriPicker 240]

Sweet recording, Sal. And that guitar sounds very, very warm. Like opening an oven door to see how the meatloaf is cooking. Real folksy. [thumbup]

[62burst 69]

Sometimes it's all about song selection. And all of the above is a perfect match (but is that the TCHelicon? I know doing the vocal overdub isn't a live performance, but difference between your (human) added harmony track and the TC unit is worth it).

 

So- I know you were looking to do a comparo with the J-50 after getting them both on the same strings (and that was what was keeping me from a reply on your first J-50/J-45M post). And on that now-disabled video, the Hog45 did seem to take the nod. And remember- the maGogany '45 is just waking up after a period of little use. Once those strings age in some, and that guitar vibes a little more. . . well, it should be something to look forward to.

[rbpicker 15]

That’s a good one, Sal. Really sweet strummer. What does it sound like when fingerpicked? Must be a winner there too.

Congrats.

Roger

[sbpark 24]

Sweet recording, Sal. And that guitar sounds very, very warm. Like opening an oven door to see how the meatloaf is cooking. Real folksy. [thumbup]

 

I think it sounds more like opening the oven to check on an apple pie that's baking.

[sbpark 24]

Let's see those new tuners as well and how the headstock came out after getting rid of the Rotomatics.

[Salfromchatham 176]

SB.. thanks for your post a few weeks back... very helpful.

 

These are 3-on-a-plate tuners from Gotoh. I did not use the screws for the middle two holes on each side... Wondering if any of you think thats a big deal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tuners work well. But to be honest, I also did this on a J45 that I bought from Roger... and I used Klusons on that one. Hold out for the Klusons; I like them a little better.

 

 

 

[Red 333 123]

I really like this. The mahognay J-45 sounds great in this recording and very appropriate for the mood of the song, as someone mentioned above, and your harmony vocal adds a welcomed extra dimension.

 

Red 333

[billroy fineman 220]

SB.. thanks for your post a few weeks back... very helpful.

 

These are 3-on-a-plate tuners from Gotoh. I did not use the screws for the middle two holes on each side... Wondering if any of you think thats a big deal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tuners work well. But to be honest, I also did this on a J45 that I bought from Roger... and I used Klusons on that one. Hold out for the Klusons; I like them a little better.

 

 

 

Nice stuff Sal, would love to hear an ABC of you J45, J50, and now this. With respect to leaving the middle screws out, I don't think it's a good idea. I don't have any experience telling me this, but have found in the past leaving out a fastener or two can bite you over time.

[62burst 69]

Sweet recording, Sal. And that guitar sounds very, very warm. Like opening an oven door to see how the meatloaf is cooking. Real folksy. [thumbup]

 

Delicious meatloafany top, back, and sides.

 

Photo 3 is nice- the neck almost looks to have a little more beef to it. And good info on the Klusons. I really don't think the middle screw will be an issue; all of the pull is down towards the bridge. 'Guess you could press down on the tuner schaft from the headplate side of the headstock & see if there's any give that would indicate a potential for cupping in the middle of the 3-on-a-plate.

[Mr. Paul 17]

Very fine delivery on another well chosen song. The top photo makes the guitar look right at home!

[blindboygrunt 287]

Nice Sal

 

I’d prefer it without the harmony I think though

 

Notthat it isn’t great , it is , I just like simple stuff

[philfish 5]

Sharp looking and sounding 45.

Had to look at my 69 Guild with sitka on the stand, the tops look about the same color.

will mahogany darken with age?

[kelly campbell 200]

Always good Sal...Love that 45..I kinda wish I had not heard it...makes me want one. Ha thanks for sharing I love your work.

[sbpark 24]

Sal-

 

I've had the Klusons #-on-a-plate tuners on my J45 now for almost 2 months and they work great and have no complaints at all. They're smooth, and work as they should. I also just like the look of the buttons on the Klusons the best. They aren't stark white, They're kind of opaque, and have edges that are a little softer than others out there. I ordered an extra set just in case they do become a little harder to find in the future and/or if I acquire another Gibson acoustic that I'd like to put them on. The other added bonus is the guitar is ridiculously light now after the tuner swap and replacing the Baggs UST with a K&K. Clocks in at exactly 4lbs.

 

The only down side I see to the three on a plate tuners is if one gets damaged or develops issues you have to replace the entire side and would have to buy an entire new set. With the individual tuners you would most likely still have to buy an entire set, but you only have to replace the one faulty tuner and can hang onto the rest as spares if any of the other tuners break or fail down the line.

Edited November 11, 2018 by sbpark

[Salfromchatham 176]

First of thanks again for the nice comments fellas...

Second... SB and others... if I want to get the kluson 3 on a play tuners and replace the Gotohs, what/how do I fill the holes on the headstock? Superglue? Any thoughts welcome.

For what it’s worth the string posts on the gotohs are shorter than the Klusons. Which means when you string up the low E, not much room for slack. Two turns. It’s easy enough to adjust, but again... the Klusons are my preference if I ever do this again.

[sbpark 24]

First of thanks again for the nice comments fellas...

Second... SB and others... if I want to get the kluson 3 on a play tuners and replace the Gotohs, what/how do I fill the holes on the headstock? Superglue? Any thoughts welcome.

For what it’s worth the string posts on the gotohs are shorter than the Klusons. Which means when you string up the low E, not much room for slack. Two turns. It’s easy enough to adjust, but again... the Klusons are my preference if I ever do this again.

 

I didn't fill the old holes with anything, just left them open.

 

The original holes are covered by the current tuners and really don't see leaving them open/unplugged an issue.

Edited November 12, 2018 by sbpark

[blindboygrunt 287]

Mahogany dust mixed with superglue if my memory serves me well

[Salfromchatham 176]

Mahogany dust mixed with superglue if my memory serves me well

 

Where in God's name does one get mahogany dust? I aint a carpenter...!

[blindboygrunt 287]

Where in God's name does one get mahogany dust? I aint a carpenter...!

 

Well you could sand the top a little 😂

 

I really don’t know

But that’s what ya do

[billroy fineman 220]

Where in God's name does one get mahogany dust? I aint a carpenter...!

 

I've got a little mahogany left over from my front porch, your welcome to a block you can sand down and make your own dust... PM me if interested, but that might not be the easiest way to the end...

[nrthcountryblue 8]

Well you could sand the top a little 😂

 

I really don’t know

But that’s what ya do

 

 

[Brad2001 0]

Very nicely done ThemisSal. Insipring.