Which version of the J45 was your favorite? Let us know!

The 2001 Mahogany to me. Is more mellow and balanced to my ears. I own a 2023 J-45 Standard and love the guitar. ❤

The ‘91 is special. Playing them myself in a room I usually go for rosewood b/s guitars, but for tracking, mahogany + mic = recording delight.

Man, there’s some uniquely warm about that ‘06. Every single J45 I’ve played has sounded so different. I’ve got a 1970 J45 deluxe that I love. It’s not too boomy, not too bright. Secret studio weapon!

The production quality on this video is fantastic. Great job with it! Thanks for the J45 info. I'm a bit of a Yamaha FG fan, but I might pick up the Epiphone version J45 to try it out.

James Taylor used a j-50 which is the natural top instead of sunburst. The only difference. He may also have had a j-45 but most of his work was on the j-50. Most pictures you see of him back in the day was with his j-50. Same guitar just different finish. I have a j-45 I bought when I went to buy a d-18 to go with my hd-28 and d-35 martins. I wanted a mahogany body guitar. I played the d-18 then tried the j-45. I now own a wonderful j-45. The shorter scale length and action sold it. I did have to pay a little more but well worth it. This was the first quality guitar I have ever purchased that didn't have to be set up. I bought a 1970 d-18 new but left it in my car in August of 1984 and cooked it. Cracked the top, warped the neck and bubbled the finish and pick guard which also cracked the top at the pick guard in two other places. But yes on the j-45. I would recommend it. Only problem is the play ware where your arm rests while playing. The sunburst finish shows ware very well no matter what polish or wax I have used. The finish is very dull where your arm rests. But that don't effect the sound or playability at all. I love my j-45. Get yourself one you will love it. The quality of workmanship is great.

Having owned a rosewood guitar for decades, I was biased in favor of them until I heard this video. The rosewoods in this video seem sharper and crisper, while the mahoganys have a more mellow tone.

This was perfect the way you presented this. And thanks for saying which one you would use for strumming. I have a Taylor that is a pain to record with. Thanks!

91' is just woww

Thanks for your work! I liked the older ones, especially the 91..

Love J45s ...had the pleasure of playing a 50s model that you could feel the mahogany vibrate against your chest when you strummed it ! I liked all the models in your video and liked and subscribed ....also as sound drops I would love to hear a mic picking up below the sound hole ...I know it sounds crazy but I'm an old gal lol 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

Funny it was the 2001 J-45 as well I have picked right after the demo and your take.

Liked the 01

I've pretty much always preferred Mahogany over Rosewood, especially on a Gibson.. a J-45 or a Hummingbird.. but my main weapon of choice right now is a 2012 Gibson Advance Jumbo (obviously Rosewood) so my ear is digging the 2 Rosewood guitars. Lol.. All 4 sound amazing!! Love the video! 🤘

The 2001 for strumming and the 2001RW for the picking. Nice shootout!

I got a 2012 and luv it

They all sound amazing .my favorite is the 2001 followed by the 2001 rosewood! I'll gladly give you 45 dollars for any of them 😂

I preferred the 1991 then the '01 hog. My ears gravitated to the mahogany back and sides to the rosewood. Your mileage may vary.

Great video! PB or 80/20’s? 91 is my choice!

I remember watching this video when it Was first uploaded like a year and a half ago and left a comment about my opinion at that time.. So re-watching it a year and a half later my opinion has changed lol.. My first comment I didn't really give a specific favorite and mostly commented on the Rosewood and Mahogany differences.. My opinion now is I believe my favorite is the '91 J45.. although the '01 is also amazing.. Man all 4 are amazing and obviously I'd be beyond happy if I owned any of them.. I play a Gibson Advanced Jumbo (2012) and it seriously sounds and plays unbelievable!! Yet, I'm still thinking about trading or selling it to get a Gibson with Mahogany back and sides..Preferably a Southern Jumbo or Hummingbird Standard.

Both of the Rosewood j45's sound best to me. But out of context it's hard to say how they will sit in a track. Frankly I'd take anyone of them and be happy.

Just before you shared your opinion at the end, I was thinking “Man that mahogany. 01’ sounds the best.!!” Ha

I probably like the 2001 most. I had a 2013 True Vintage (“Banner”) that was great, and now a Collings CJ45 T, which is a more modern take on the sound worth comparing.

I love Martin D and Gibson J45 but for recording. I went cheaper but more practical. The Yamaha silent acoustic. When you plug it in its a modeled perfectly holy grail of Yamaha acoustics I cant remember what one. But its just so much more practical for recording when you have a furnace kicking on and off 6 months a year, and an untreated room. Theres no micing up theres no issues with room or the AC in summer or furnace in winter. Its the PERFECT utility guitar for recoding. I would rather play my “good” guitars but for practicality and utility. The silent acoustic is hands down the best for home studio recording. I sometimes put an sm57 on the 12th just to catch some picking detail of the pick on the strings. But thats it. And its not needed its just something I find adds some detail.

Man that 2006 J-45 Rosewood is definitely a beast,

Are any those the 1942 banner re issue? The one that’s 5k vs the standard j45 that’s around 3k

So it the action just amazing on these or not different the say a 500.00 Fender. I really enjoy playing and would love to invest in one of these but I have two fenders.

I prefer the sound of the 2 with mahogany B & S. That is the classic J-45 sound for mr. The rosewood J-45's sounded a bit muted - not really like a D-28 IMO.

I really like the 2001 Mahogany, but all are good👌

The unprocessed 2001 for me!

The 2001 was my favorite strummer and the rosewood was my favorite flat picker. It just had the slightest more bite to the sound. And the top end sparkled, but it was one of my least favorite strummers.

wow.. 91 gipson amazing...!!! How much this guitar?

06 Rosewood every dang time

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I have a 2001 j45 orange label and i found my forever guitar. So the 2001 sunburst has my vote, rosewood isn’t for me after owning one

fantastic! just got my first j 45...what strings gauge and brand?? and pick? sorry if you said it and I missed it!

what strings do you use?

I liked the 06 Rosewood the best. Can't tell you why tho lol.

06 rosewood Id love to hear a martin d28 comparison to it

Just got a J45 standard, I use elixir 11-52 strings My buddy says I need to put 13’s, What’s your go to gauge of strings for recording?

I liked the 1991. I have a 1976 J50 that I believe is nothing more than a blonde J45, right?

I think the J15 shines as a recording instrument…not as much thump, balanced, from bottom to top.

2001 for me!

I reckon the 1991 J45 tops all of them 👍

2001

2001 - 2nd J45, is the best

For me the 1991

A mic’ed acoustic sounds so much better than any dinky sounding acoustic pickup.

The 2001 was my choice.

I like 2001 J45. 1991 is too bright and 2006 is boomy.

I prefer the 2006.

8-12 years huh? Nice j45

They sound very percussive, steely and buzzy sometimes. The action is too low imo

I prefer the Hogs. 2021 Hog sounded better strumming, and 1991 better for fingerpicking.

1991 had the best bass

J-45 =Hog to me… if I’m getting a rosewood dread it’s not going to be a Gibson , it’s going to be a Martin !!!! D-41 sounds about right … Btw, 1991 and 2001 Hogs sounds great ….

to my ears, j-45 2001 is best.