anyone own a Gibson j45?

Question

i am looking to get a good quality acoustic guitar

i played a gibson j45 and it sounded great to me

had that tone that you hear from old blues records

can anyone recomend one before i go spend a heap of cash on one

thanks?

Answer 1

There are some guitar forums on the internet you could check out. There are a lot of experienced players to ask.
I do like the J45 but you should play several different ones...they will all sound different. There are many good quality acoustics out there, some expensive, some real reasonable.

Answer 2

I have the following: Fender USA standard Stratocaster, late 1980s vintage, rosewood fingerboard, pewter body paint. Signed by the Ventures. Epiphone Olympic Single, ca. 1967, not original but a totally rocking guitar. Seymor Duncan hot stack pickup. Martin D-15 all mahogany, solid wood acoustic guitar. This thing really sings - I love the mahogany-topped guitars. Not as bright as spruce-top instruments, but a very "woody" rich sound. Pimentel M-1000 Deluxe classical guitar, mahogany back & sides. Amazing instrument. I suggest that if you are looking for a good acoustic guitar (steel string) to look at Martin and Taylor. Each has their plusses and minuses, but both are played more than probably all other makes combined. The difference between these brands, and say Yamaha or Ibanez is huge. Much more responsive, lively, and easier to play. Plan on spending perhaps about $750 min for a good instrument.

Answer 3

Go play 100 acoustic guitars. You will know what you REALLY want when you get to about 20 guitars. Try to get a good quality used one. If you don't know guitars very well take someone with you who can inspect it. You can probably get one off of Ebay, but be sure you can trust the person selling the guitar, and be prepared to at least get it adjusted a bit when you receive it - different locales affect guitars in different ways.