J45 vs Hummingbird. Easy to hold and play, stunning good looks, and as good a price as I could expect to pay for such as this. I found the HD-28 somewhat bass-y but not at all unpleasant. By submitting this form you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Although I did play a Woodie Guthrie Southern Jumbo (really a J-45 with more ornate trim) that was great. Inscrit le: 16 Mar 06 Localisation: France # Publié par Guy Beussonne le 21 Feb 08, 05:20 pm. By submitting this form you are agreeing to the ... Songwriter Models; Gibson Gear; Gibson Hardware; Gibson Lifestyle & Apparel; Support. Paste as plain text instead, × My current Gibson stable also contains an Advanced Jumbo, Short Scale Maple Advanced Jumbo, FVG J 35 Reissue, J160E Standard, J160E Peace, and J185 Vine. Used AJ's are typically similar in price to most used recent J-series guitars, if you shop around. In 1994, Gibson's Centennial year, many instruments have a serial number that begins with "94" for the year, with the remaining 6 digits indicating the ranking number. MORE INFO:Give us a call at (406) 290-9390 or email us at sales@musicvilla.com for more information. Depending on your music style and what sound you prefer, either guitar would be worth owning. Followers 0. Gibson J-45 AG Avant Garde 2019 Sun Burst Acoustic Electric Dreadnought Guitar. HNS, June 8, 2009 in Gibson Acoustic.   Pasted as rich text. I have a 1963 J45 that I play every week in church, love it I have tried several Hummingbirds and several newer J-45's, the J-45 always wins. I had both the J29 and Songwriter at the same time, a couple of years ago. the S&P is to the Seagull what the Caddy is to the Saturn sedan). Joined Jan 11, 2013 Messages 4,304 Reaction score 8,018. Gibson Brands, Inc. respects your right to privacy. Very Good. As low as $81/mo. I'm basically a cowboy chord strummer/poser/hacker and don't get too far beyond the fifth fret unless a capo is involved, so there's that. the S&P is to the Seagull what the Caddy is to the Saturn sedan). What are reasonable used prices for examples of either, assuming at least good condition with no structural issues? Mais certaines J45 standard sonnent aussi bien. 7,90 € Gibson Slash J-45 Vermillion Burst. Second Hand Sam Guitars . 291 articles. I compared sound & action to my previous main ride, a Simon & Patrick Showcase Flame Maple (Godin, Quebec. You can post now and register later. Hope this adds to the information your looking for. 10 Evaluations . Related: gibson acoustic gibson hummingbird gibson songwriter deluxe gibson j45 gibson acoustic guitar gibson dove taylor acoustic guitar epiphone masterbilt gibson acoustic electric guitar gibson j15 martin d28 gibson cl Privacy Policy | I've tried to compare them at the local GC but have found the martin with dead strings which detracts from the comparison. Guitare électro-acoustique. I'm not familiar with the j29 but the Songwriter Deluxe is a sweet guitar! Rather than just offer the J-45 in a natural finish, the folks at Gibson decided to introduce a new model to the “J” line and so, in 1947 the J-50 was born. Any particular years I should avoid? Inscrit le: 16 Mar 06 Localisation: France # Publié par Guy Beussonne le 18 Feb 08, 08:11 pm. I have recently completed my journey of choosing the ultimate acoustic guitar. Privacy Policy | Economisez sur la catégorie Guitare gibson j45 rosewood custom, Gibson et achetez les meilleures marques comme Gibson avec Shopzilla Does anybody here own or have experience with comparing these two guitars ? After tax season I may by another. Hope this helps. … Sign up! Copyright 2019 Gibson Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. I would do a lot of degrading things for that guitar. Terms & Conditions | Registered Trademarks. And loud...Bluegrassers will love it...but having to install electronics in it after-market adds cost, and Martin scored low in the beauty pageant. As far as used  prices I sold the J29 for 1350 and the SW for 1550 last year. the S&P is to the Seagull what the Caddy is to the Saturn sedan). $1,749.99 + $99.99 Shipping. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Gibson Brands, Inc. respects your right to privacy. Copyright 2019 Gibson Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. Clear editor. # of frets may be different and the fingerboard hits the top in a different spot.I have a J 29 , 2 years, and really,  its just ok...  sound peters out after 3-5 frets, and not a lot of soul-maybe you could find a better one BUT an AJ  could be what you need  (what I need )  ... With an AJ, you get the same long scale the OP will be used to in his D-18. 1733 . I played, among others, HD28, D35, Songwriter Deluxe, J45. Overall winner: SWD. Are all Songwriters rosewood, or just the Deluxe? GAS makes me indecisive, but for now let's assume dread. By submitting this form you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. × Thomann Western Guitar Case. The SWD is entirely it's own thing, and is a sweet guitar in its own right. Mar 9, 2010 #1 Anyone know about these guitars? Preferred Seller. 124. The 185 is a curveball but they are such a sweet and lyrical guitar, and you might just fall in love with one. Both good guitars though. Website: https://musicvilla.com Recommended Posts. By They were both in excellent condition and  sold pretty quickly. Gibson J45 Standard Takamine EN10C. J'ai essayé cette semaine les 2 : Rosewood et acajou. Presently I have a Martin D-18 that's not going anywhere. Nov 11, 2014 #15 My friend has a 1940's D28. If I had only a few seconds to describe both, I'd say the J45 Rosewood sounds like an awesome guitar, while the J45TV sounds like an awesome J45. I had both the J29 and Songwriter at the same time, a couple of years ago. Thomann Nylonstrap. Simi Valley, CA, United States.   Pasted as rich text. The J29 was loud in a raucous, party at the honky tonk sort of way. Clear editor.   Your link has been automatically embedded. Economisez sur la catégorie Gibson j45, Cordes et achetez les meilleures marques comme Gibson et Epiphone avec Shopzilla Gibson Studio vs Standard. I'd prefer pre-owned. 16. The SW was more refined and rich in tone. The SW was more refined and rich in tone. Delran, NJ, United States. 9% ont acheté Gibson Songwriter Cutaway SB: 2.699 € 8% ont acheté Gibson J-15 Walnut Burst: 1.799 € Meilleures ventes Guitares Dreadnought: Comparer les produits: Produits associés. I compared sound & action to my previous main ride, a Simon & Patrick Showcase Flame Maple (Godin, Quebec. I found the HD-28 somewhat bass-y but not at all unpleasant. Reactions: 3 people. No mail order, the hunt is half the fun. They produce two kinds of guitars which are the Gibson Studio and the Gibson Standard. Joined Feb 10, 2009 Messages 526 Reaction score 23. J'ai dû en essayer 3 ou 4 (standard) et le rendu était assez variable à mes oreilles. That thing feels like an old friend. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . The only exception would be a Martin D45 I played years ago that was just amazing. You can post now and register later. Not sure exactly what I'd like yet, but another dread is on the radar. Paste as plain text instead, × Gibson Brands ; Gibson Acoustic ; J45 vs Hummingbird Sign in to follow this . Add to Cart. Display as a link instead, × Et franchement, c'est le jour et la nuit, la rosewood a beaucoup plus de grain, pour moi ça vaut largement la différence de prix! Gibson J45 Standard Takamine EN10C. tenchijin2 Senior Member. I own a Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio EC and in my humble opinion, of all the acoustic dreadnoughts I have owned and that would be quite a few in 50 years of playing, the Songwriter is without a doubt the very best one I have ever played or owned. Almost rosewood Martin D28 sounding, but with a Gibson sound to it. After the war, higher quality wood became easier to obtain. But did you feel the SWD to be a bit brighter/midrangier than the HD-28 ? I have recently completed my journey of choosing the ultimate acoustic guitar. Gibson J-45 Walnut M (Avant Garde AG) 2018 - 2019 Walnut Burst with Case. I guess both guitars were mid-rangey in general, the SWD more so and probably a tad louder than the HD-28 it was also drier (woodier) and brighter , on the other hand the HD-28 was darker and fuller. I compared sound & action to my previous main ride, a Simon & Patrick Showcase Flame Maple (Godin, Quebec. By By renin71, May 6, 2013 in Gibson Acoustic. Watch. 66 € 7918 . The Martin D35 stood out amongst the others tested because of its full, rich sound. First introduced in 2003, the Songwriter combines Gibson’s time-honored bracing patterns of the 1930’s, with our original dreadnought shape, providing a supreme tonal quality. Haut : Guy Beussonne Custom Cool utilisateur. I played, among others, HD28, D35, Songwriter Deluxe, J45.   You cannot paste images directly. I'd own one, if I had more money than good sense. The new model year typically launches in the fall as the current model year winds down. The J29 is fine but feels like a stripped down J45RW to me, and is perhaps missing the chunk and chime that the J45 RW/Deluxe has. Gibson Brands, Inc. respects your right to privacy. Terms & Conditions | Registered Trademarks. The Gibson LG-2 was introduced in 1942 as a variation in the popular line of small body L series guitars. The new Gibson 2019 models are in-store and here's a comparison between the J45 Standard and the new J45 Studio model, presented by Niek and Maarten. Gibson Songwriter Series Review . Gibsons are pretty guitars I had a J-45 and a songwriter deluxe and just thought that's the way acoustics were until I started playing other stuff. I'd heartily recommend that you try an AJ and J185, too. Upload or insert images from URL. The Songwriter Deluxe Studio is Gibson’s modern rosewood dreadnought with a superior dynamic range. Haut : Guy Beussonne Custom Cool utilisateur. Featuring beautiful rosewood back and sides paired with a Sitka spruce top. The finish on the SW was very nice with some abalone trim, and on the J29 it was more utilitarian but still pretty nice. La Gibson J-45 Standard VS est toujours l'une des meilleures guitares du fabricant américain traditionnel de Bozeman Montana. I didn't feel that they were close tone wise, would that be correct ? I've got GAS, hardly an earth shattering revelation on a guitar forum. I always thought if I didn't own a rosewood backed Martin the SW would have stayed with me.   Your previous content has been restored. Upload or insert images from URL. I'm considering a rosewood companion after this exile is over when I can go on the prowl. Make an Offer. × Do they have too much in common tonewise? However, these two kinds of instruments differ in features and style. I played' date=' among others, HD28, D35, Songwriter Deluxe, J45. Kind of sounded like a rosewood backed J45. renin71 0 renin71 0 Member; Members; 0 11 posts; Report post; Posted May 6, 2013. I'd own one, if I had more money than good sense.[/quote']. Like it has been pointed out play until you find the one that feels right. NJ Tom, May 19, 2020 in Gibson Acoustic. WholeLottaIzzy Senior Member. Pour les Hummingbird aussi, et j'ai essayé une Hummingbird TV qui sonnait formidablement (aussi bien qu'une des 2 standard que j'avais essayé). Gibson USA 2014 to present – These serial numbers cannot be dated to a specific day of the year. Or not. balanced tone across the spectrum, not boomy; it'll gain bass as it cures, i'm sure. Such a warm and rounded sound. that was my limited/flawed experience. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Kind of sounded like a rosewood backed J45.   Your previous content has been restored. The Songwriter Deluxe is a better guitar to my ears/hands/eyes than a J29. Gibson J-45 Standard VS 2019.   You cannot paste images directly. 13 articles. × So well balanced. The J29 was loud in a raucous, party at the honky tonk sort of way. Aside from body shape and cosmetics, what are the major differences between a J-29 and Songwriter? Avec son look intemporel et sa sonorité polyvalente, elle couvre tout ce dont une guitare folk a besoin. The bass strings sound amazing. Gibson Company produces different varieties of guitars with different versions. I suggest comparing with the higher end Guild line they have real players guitars that perform, and great finishes and wood choices I've been happy with mine ever since. I found a 1977 Gibson J45/50 (that's what it's labelled as) I guess this guitar is a Norlin, but thats basically all I know about it. Display as a link instead, × I agree that the HD-28 was "pleasantly more bassy"and quite different than a SWD in tone. Almost rosewood Martin D28 sounding, but with a Gibson sound to it. Gibson Standard is considered the flagship guitar of the Gibson Company. http://acousticletter.com/join -- For guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge! 3.290 € 3.499 € 5135 . Gibson J45/50. Gibson used the paint to hide blemishes and other visual imperfections in the wood. Daniel 's Boutique . La Rosewood c'est dos et éclisses palissandre et table épicéa (pareil que la Songwriter effectivement... je parie que tu vas l'adorer... ).   Your link has been automatically embedded. Thread starter tw1st40; Start date Mar 9, 2010; tw1st40 Senior Member. × Millenium GS-2001 A. I have recently completed my journey of choosing the ultimate acoustic guitar.