onewilyfool Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 I made a recent trade......for a 2007 Gibson J-45....and NOW I know what all of you are talking about.....lol....for me, HERE is the secret of the J-45.....this guitar is not the loudest, or the most beautiful....but it has one tribute that puts it heads and shoulders above many guitars, and that is this: It sounds amazing with the human voice....like it is "tuned" to go with the singing voice.....Like no other guitar I have.....perfect compliment to the singing voice.....now I understand why songwriters and perfomers cherish this guitar........amen!!!
EuroAussie Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 My singer would concur Wiley! Although he also enjoyed a lot singing to the J-150 last week ..
larryp58 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 I agree. My SJ (J-45 with bling) is just a joy to play. Never get tired of playing it. Also, it's good to have you back on the Forum after your long hiatus!
Rambler Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Uhm-hm. Those fat mids and thick chord tones make a great vocal pad. My other box has a lovely glassy top, very articulate, but when I start singing, the vocals feel very exposed. Probably for the same reason, it sounds puny on Gary Davis songs.
E-minor7 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Some months ago I had the feeling you were scouting for a 45 - it hovered between the lines. Then you disappeared (the rumour said you were playing bars and cafés), , , and now we see you back with a Slope. Great. '07 – does that mean it's the white nut Standard version. Post a picture.
onewilyfool Posted September 23, 2011 Author Posted September 23, 2011 Yeah, has a white nut, gold Gibson name, not MOP....just a standard J-45....has some scratches and dings....just the right amount of MOJO
BigKahune Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 . Hey Wily - Congrats on yer J-45 acquisition - mojo and all. . B) Please post a pic or two.
onewilyfool Posted September 25, 2011 Author Posted September 25, 2011 Here is a photo of my "new" J-45......sweet little guitar......wish I could upload the "sound" of this guitar for you!!!!! Enjoy!
MapleManiac Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 It can be a double edged sword. I saw a cover band a couple of years ago and the singer had a J45. His singing was awful. I think he was doing what the J45 and its wall of sound will allow you to do--hide behind your guitar. On the other hand, without your voice exposed as it is with a less mid-heavy guitar, you may not sing as confidently. I wonder if the J45 is a good guitar to sing with if you're already a good singer but not a good guitar to learn to sing with.
EuroAussie Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 I tend to agree with this in that a J-45 rewards reasonably good singers (i.e fist, sing in key). It is quite a dry guitar, strong on midrange, not too much sustain, so in other words not very forgiving. But if used right it can be your best friend, but if not there is not too much to hide behind. I think it goes same with guitar playing, sounds great when played well, but also not forgiving too much if youre playing sloppy, as its so 'raw' and fundamental. I wonder if the J45 is a good guitar to sing with if you're already a good singer but not a good guitar to learn to sing with.
onewilyfool Posted September 25, 2011 Author Posted September 25, 2011 LOL....I don't know if my playing or singing is worse......but somehow I feel I sound better singing with this guitar than any I've played before.....
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