I fell out of love with my maple J-45

[gearbasher]

I just started playing again after a long hiatus. When I was playing regularly, I mostly played my rosewood J-45. Now,  I really loved that  guitar.  But, every now and then, I would switch to my maple J-45 and it was a totally different feel. It was exciting and fun. When I sold off most of my instruments, due to a neck crack, the rosewood J-45 didn't make the cut. So, the maple one is all I have left. The thrill is gone. I guess the mistress doesn't make a good wife. Anyhow, I still have my rosewood Guild D-55. But, the bridge is lifting. I'll see how I feel about the maple J-45 after the Guild is repaired and I have two gals back in my life.

Edited March 29, 2023 by gearbasher

[62burst]

Sorry to hear that. Neck crack due to cycling accident? Many of mine have also gone away, and the old relic from the '40's maple J-45 is one of the few J45-based ones still around. It's the loudest J-45 I've ever had, as if that matters. Maybe the maple is not a good fit for  your style of playing. Or maybe it's a matter of just playing the guitar in a way that  highlights its strong points. It was the bass note clarity when single note picking that hooked me. And the "cut"- striking an up-strum quickly really showing the attack.

It would still be interesting to play a contemporary maple J-45 alongside my old one, which most folks say likely has laminated back and sides. Go figure.

 

[Dave F]

9 minutes ago, 62burst said:

. . . It would still be interesting to play a contemporary maple J-45 alongside my old one, which most folks say likely has laminated back and sides. Go figure.

I've been wanting to try one too. 

[E-minor7]

Well, closing down means a possibility to open up.

                                                                               Perhaps 2023 is the new hunting ground for you. .