ccannon1 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hey, i know this guitar currently doesn't exist but I think Gibson should make Epiphone J-45's, so that someone like me can actually afford one. I tried the Gibson J-45 out today at my local music store, it was the best sounding acoustic guitar I had ever played, and had the perfect tone, then I looked at the price tag, some $2,375(Canadian) which i'm guessing is less than MSRP. So i'm wondering if they would ever make such a thing as the Epiphone J-45 or could anyone suggest a guitar thats less than $800 that has a similar sound? EDIT: Just realized i was calling the guitar by the wrong name, J-45 it is lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hey, i know this guitar currently doesn't exist but I think Gibson should make Epiphone J-45's, so that someone like me can actually afford one. I tried the Gibson J-45 out today at my local music store, it was the best sounding acoustic guitar I had ever played, and had the perfect tone, then I looked at the price tag, some $2,375(Canadian) which i'm guessing is less than MSRP. So i'm wondering if they would ever make such a thing as the Epiphone J-45 or could anyone suggest a guitar thats less than $800 that has a similar sound? EDIT: Just realized i was calling the guitar by the wrong name, J-45 it is lol OH HAI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccannon1 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 :D lol sorry 'bout that, guess i didn't look hard enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 No prob, that's what we're here for! It's a discontinued elitist model, may be hard to come by. I'd check out the masterbilt line for something similar and available (and sometimes, cheap!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccannon1 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 yeah, i'm a little bummed that it'd be hard to come buy, apparently they still go for about a grand too lol, but would you happen to know what gives the J-45 it's tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I mean the flattop on a gibson j45 is going to be what delivers it, and I dont really think epiphone can clone it. I think there are many great guitars that are in the running with it though! I think this guy, the AJ500M, is a good equivalent at a beginner price. It's the same shape as the J45 and has the same tonewoods (spruce top, mahogany back and sides) as the J45. You could also look at something like the Gibson LG2, which many have described as a smaller version of a J45: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccannon1 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 do the letters in front of the numbers mean anything? like i figure DR means dread-nought?, and i have an AJ-100CE which would be the same shape as the J-45 without it's cutaway and the other guitars you mentioned. And apparently the AJ200S is good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 AJ are what are called slope-shouldered guitars, whereas dreadnaughts (DR) are square shouldered. basically, if you look at the upper bouts (the curves that meet at the neck joint) the slope shoulders are a little more flowing than the dreadnaught. To be honest im not sure if there's a difference in tone, i think it may just be aesthetics. the AJ200S is neat because it's a pretty budget guitar that features a solid top. Epi just released these. when i bought my hummingbird in 2007 it was because i wanted a solid top and that was pretty much the starting point. I'd say go to guitar center or something and really try and play a bunch of different acoustics and see which one fits you, figuratively and literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgermod Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I had a great sounding AJ200 but I bust the neck (I blame those big headstocks but they look great!) After about a year's playing it sounded great - woody, sweet and loud. Very comforable to play as well. For the price, I think it's exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccannon1 Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 awesome, i'm planning on trying one out, then deciding between that and the Hummingbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diverden Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I believe what you are looking for is one of these: Epiphone Custom Shop Ltd. Ed. 1963 J-45/Ebony Plays great, sounds great too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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