suburude63 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 What exactly is the difference between these guitars? SJ, J 45 and J 50 ?? Other than bling? Is it bracing placement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Dog Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 The J-50 was just a natural-top J-45. I think the Southern Jumbo is the same, but jazzed up with bling for the market segment that liked/likes that. My understanding is that southern dealers requested a J-45 with bling, and hence the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 that's it.... and a country western is the natural finish SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I just love my SJ True Vintage!!! Everytime I pick it up, I don't want to put it down!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Can't speak to the newer ones but over the past 45 or so years I have played a whole lotta older J-45s and SJs and hands down the SJs always seem to be louder with a more woody sound and crackling edge. Makes absolutely no sense - must be the neck binding and board inlays. Ay any rate the J-45s all went bye bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Same engine under the hood in all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarHF Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Now I want to go to my local music store and try a Southern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Gotta say it - I have owned several 1950s J-45s and several 1950s SJs and always favored the SJs to the point where I don't even go and check out J-45s any longer cuz I know there is little chance I would take it home (even if I could afford it). Not saying it makes sense but it is a fact, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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