Ok , hands up I am not a big acoustic player. I only have my trusty yamaha that I have owned for over 30 years.
I sold my early 70's SG Standard years when I bought the yamaha ( kids no money).
I managed to track down the SG and met with the owner and we had a goid time chatting and playing stuff. He let me have a go on his L35. Oh no , I fell in love the sound. I never played an acoustic with such a rich sound. I see they are no longer around and the J45 is , but limited numbers. I have read some of the old posts and sounds like the J45 standard would be for me. I think before I shell out over 2.5k I better shift some of my current collection of electrics. What a dilemma !
There is only one I would be happy to part with ( Godin Lgx sa). That wouldn't make much of a dent
Oh why did I discover such a sweet acoustic ...
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A good example of a J45 will be a decent electro-acoustic. BUT, try before you buy.
A good Hummingbird will have it beat (IMO), but it's how much you want to spend.
Problem seems there are very few around...
Interesting about the hummingbird , thks
Oh dear I have opened a door now. I admit I do go and try lots before buying. It does seem though that stocks are fairly low .
What I liked about the one I played is the richness of the bass without loss of the highs.
Again thanks
That another (same make and model) will sound the same is a common mistake. It won't because, frankly, it can't.
I have a Godin Lgxsa that is in new condition. I have hardly ever played it . Seems none of these on the market in the UK . Not sure if it is a good or bad thing.
Now this may sound odd, but I like to get store staff to demo for me ( they love to show their skills) so I can really hear them to compare.
I then play to see if I like the feel .
I have never bought on line.
Maybe I will pop it up on this forum . Just not sure of the value. Need to do some research.
By getting a staff member to play it you're getting a sense of how it will sound to others listening to YOU play.
Same as when I try an electric I try without an amp for a big part of the trial. I like to get the feel of the instrument, the way is resonates and if feels right I then plug in to see how the electrics sound. I have sometimes bought a guitar that was " right" but changed the electrics.
It was playing that J35 and hearing him playing it that opened my ears to a beautiful acoustic sound.
Here's a crappy phone video of it, it sounds fantastic in person;
Going to take time and intend to pass onto my daughter.
She is full time professional and still uses the Faith I bought her when she was 16 for £250.
Though she is mainly a singer.
It will be her inheritance I am spending so best I leave it to her haha.
Again , very impressed with video .
https://i.imgur.com/q7NoWKv.jpg
Gibson J-35 acoustic 2013 gloss with banner decal, case & candy,
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/gibson-j-35-acoustic-2013-gloss-with-banner-decal-case-candy/1458586613
Price: £ 1,499
You're not planning a trip to Wales anytime soon by any chance?