Salfromchatham 175 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 Hope you like it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbpark 24 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 That hog J45 sounds really, really nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegreatgumbino 13 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissouriPicker 240 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 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] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62burst 69 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbpicker 15 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 That’s a good one, Sal. Really sweet strummer. What does it sound like when fingerpicked? Must be a winner there too. Congrats. Roger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbpark 24 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbpark 24 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 Let's see those new tuners as well and how the headstock came out after getting rid of the Rotomatics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salfromchatham 175 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red 333 123 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billroy fineman 219 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62burst 69 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Paul 17 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 Very fine delivery on another well chosen song. The top photo makes the guitar look right at home! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blindboygrunt 287 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 Nice Sal I’d prefer it without the harmony I think though Notthat it isn’t great , it is , I just like simple stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philfish 5 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelly campbell 200 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbpark 24 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salfromchatham 175 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbpark 24 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blindboygrunt 287 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 Mahogany dust mixed with superglue if my memory serves me well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salfromchatham 175 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 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...! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blindboygrunt 287 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billroy fineman 219 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 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... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrthcountryblue 8 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 Well you could sand the top a little 😂 I really don’t know But that’s what ya do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad2001 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2018 Very nicely done ThemisSal. Insipring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites