Gibson 50's J-45 Faded | A New Satin Spin on the Classic Workhorse Acoustic

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Gibson has introduced the new Faded Series, a subcategory of their Original Collection. These guitars are virtually identical to the Original Collection instruments that you already know and love, just with satin nitrocellulose finish-- take a listen, let us know if you like the satin over the gloss. We think these guitars are pretty... smooth.
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@jed1166 Жыл бұрын

Sounds great, and this burst is much better looking than the standard J-45 burst… I actually like this one!

@orangewill Жыл бұрын

Love how much I learn from your guitar demos/reviews. If I’m ever in Texas Alamo Music is on my list of places to visit. Thanks to both of you

@jimmycollette9209 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't trade my original j-45 for it. They look and sound great. Good video. J-45 is a great guitar no matter the finish. Love the shorter scale length.

@texhaines9957 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris and Cooper! I like the voice of this guitar. I like the paid-in-full Gibson J-45 I bought from you earlier! Thanks

@deborahmcalister3936 Жыл бұрын

Purchased a guitar from these guys. These guys took care of me and went above and beyond! I highly recommend doing business with them.

@gui-texzan7477 Жыл бұрын

This 45 sounds wonderful. Nice demo, Chris. ✌️

@artprince9163 Жыл бұрын

That 45 sounds wonderful! Nice playing.

@TheChromaDrone Жыл бұрын

That’s one reason I love Larrivee guitars. They sound fantastic and very natural. Glad to see some offerings from Gibson with satin finish.

@seanhopkins3758 Жыл бұрын

That J45 sounds awesome. Nice to see Chris run the guitar through its paces. The faded top looks interesting but I am still beholding to the traditional sunburst top. I just associate the traditional sunburst with that classic J45 look. But that's just me.

@DS-nw4eq 8 ай бұрын

Yep, the ole “run through the paces” comment

@bp7152 Жыл бұрын

Just checked out the whole faded line on Gibson’s site. Love the idea. As long as they execute it in such a way that it looks high end it should do great. When they do a satin finish on their standard line it should look more custom shop VOS and less Generation series. They pull that off and they’ll have some takers.

@stephentool1316 11 ай бұрын

It was good to hear some blues played on that thing. I'd like to hear more blues on your acoustic demos as I'll be in the market soon.

@gregorycampbell6393 Жыл бұрын

Love the j 45 more now. Saving up for mine

@ansgarness Жыл бұрын

Today at the local store I played a new J35 faded and the finish looks more like an open pore than a regular satin finish, especially on the back and sides, very cool. Also it was very responsive and sounded amazing.

@samborn7120 Жыл бұрын

So much brighter and present! I also prefer the burst on this as opposed to the standard model. A serious contender for me!😊

@rogershinton7483 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful looking and sounding guitar. I have several guitars by different brands which I love for different reasons. I think of my Taylor AD17 Blacktop as my four seasons guitar because of the full satin finish which is more comfortable against my forearm after a time of playing even during summer. I recently spoke to a person who said he wears an old cut up sock on his forearm while playing at home to avoid moisture on his guitar. My Gibson Songwriter and Martin D-18, I think, sound the best, however, I like satin necks a little more as well.

@ed_music1834 Жыл бұрын

Gotta agree with Chris here. In the past I really liked gloss finished guitars as they looked cool. As I have learned more about the acoustic guitar, Satin finished ones are a plus for the guitarist as it makes the instrument more resonant and the more it opens up the tone gets better. Another plus I think is that it gets "worn" out giving that faded look, more like a battle scar from continuous wear and tear. Nice playing as always with Chris, really like that Bluegrass and Blues run.

@NakeanWickliff Жыл бұрын

I know this is not a comparison video, but this is your latest video and I’ve binged so many of them! You guys do a really great job! One thing that would really help your viewers discern the differences between the different sounds of the guitars would be too A/B the sounds without the intros, and the ringing, sustained outro between the demonstrations. The brain forgets the difference in sound in his little as three seconds. So to have the strumming back to back and the picking back to back, and the sustained back to back, would make a world of difference in your viewers hearing the subtle differences. Keep up the awesome work.

@brianreignier5216 Жыл бұрын

Common sense...

@NakeanWickliff Жыл бұрын

@@brianreignier5216 Not while you're recording and editing it always.

@johnwbanjo Жыл бұрын

This sounds great!

@BaktaBak3 Жыл бұрын

Love satin finish on acoustic electrics. Will Gibson be coming out with a satin finish 50's LG2 ?

@ericmojave6061 Жыл бұрын

Wowwww this looks amazing

@tednelson996 Жыл бұрын

I agree with Nakean Wickliff .I aso think a song would help with the sound.Since it was used on so many songs in the seventies.When you do the back to back comparisons.You guys do a great job and I enjoy watching your videos.

@jng9324 7 ай бұрын

Is this one comfortable to hold? I had a HD28, loved the sound but had to sell cuz it was so big to hold for long.

@leowsz Жыл бұрын

I am really curious to listen to this beauty plugged too, cause if it sounds awesome just like natural... You guys could capture plugged sounding too!

@MultiDreamer1979 Жыл бұрын

I tell you what this the first time I’m really thinking about buying this I’m a bug fan of everything Ephiphone and Gibson…but this one seems like heaven to play. That sound is just so all rounded Do you guys think maybe doing a review of the excellente Ephiphone there are not a lot of in depth reviews of that guitar I just bought it and I think it is a gem of a guitar.

@lowellcalavera6045 Жыл бұрын

It looks great. Sigma has done several Gibson copies with that type of finish. Looks much better than the non-faded version.

@lorenzohernandez8371 Жыл бұрын

Hi, the top of the classic guitars are polished with french polish. The sound improves it

@NikkenMagboy Жыл бұрын

No one does a burst as good as gibson.

@rogerd9150 Жыл бұрын

I really think you should check out the burst finishes on the Collings guitars. I think those look great also.

@entemen Ай бұрын

Hope they do 60s in black satin!

@johnlord1399 Жыл бұрын

Good video, guys. When Cooper plays, I get a sense of what the guitar CAN do. When Chris plays, I can tell what the guitar WOULD sound like when I play it. On a good day, anyway. I wouldn't kick this guitar out of my collection, and I used to have a J50 and a J45 back in my youth, but these days, I'm a Taylor fanboy. And I'd love that new 512ce...

@robmiller3464 3 ай бұрын

Chris, I don’t think a satin finish offers more resonance than nitro. The resonance and sustain of a guitar Chris comes from playing it consistently so that it opens up. The gloss nitro shows the beauty of the wood better as well. Gloss nitro does breathe. I own 2 Martin guitars and one is a satin finish and my OO-18 is nitro gloss. Based on my knowledge and experience, I’m not convinced satin resonate’s better at all. Just my opinion. To each his own, I just don’t like to speculate. Great video and thanks.

@Jakeluvgb 7 күн бұрын

I have a one of these j45 50s faded the only negative i would say is they chip very easy due to the thinner finish.

@derekgladden5200 Жыл бұрын

How’s the neck feel?

@chippsterstephens6800 Жыл бұрын

With you would do the 30’s faded j35, and pin down exactly hat brace pattern was used in it, Still unclear about this, Gibsons web sight it seems they are all the same in faded. Yet some say it’s the wider brace pattern as used in the used the ej? And the previous j35.

@scottschmittmusic 5 ай бұрын

Nice to hear a guitar that sounds like it looks like it will... If that makes sense

@stevebernard221 Жыл бұрын

Looks like an "Inspired by Epiphone" ! The finish option seems to really improve the sound though, not as dead as the standard. Good Job Gibson!

@bluejin138 Жыл бұрын

nice guitar ‼️

@bailey123198 Жыл бұрын

Maybe Cooper can do the Demo next time?

@gibby6904 Жыл бұрын

they look and sound awesome......my problem is the price.....I paid $1500 with case for my 2016 J35 all gloss......these are $2199 street......$700 price increase in 6 years plus mine is gloss! I do like satin finishes but it is less work....so why so much? companies are taking advantage of inflation.....I have been a lifelong Gibson fan......64 years but charge me maybe $1700 for one of these.........

@rogerd9150 Жыл бұрын

Sounds incredible. Too bad I already have more guitars than I need.

@noahr4951 Жыл бұрын

Looks great

@rodnocker505 4 ай бұрын

I’m with ya man. I love a satin finish. Glossy is too finger printy

@NHail Жыл бұрын

dude..... this guitar speaks to me

@rjholroyd1 Ай бұрын

what song is he demoing?

@rmzzz76 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a J-45, a bit more woody. Huge step up from the G45 or J-45 Studio and at about $400 less than the gloss J-45 Standard... Hard case, LR Baggs pickup and Bone nut and saddle... Checks all the boxes. If I were buying a new J-45, the 50's faded is the one I'd go with.

@armandolagente Жыл бұрын

Just bought one. Those reasons that you listed were a big motivator, but I played several gloss j45s, and a hummingbird, and I preferred the tone from the faded 50s.

@v8_6200 9 ай бұрын

소리 참 좋습니다

@TheULMOnaut Жыл бұрын

People say with thinner fineshes the guitars sounds woody. Tell me the old guitars from decades ago do not sound woody. That is what an acoustic guitar is about.

@andrijaarezina4918 Жыл бұрын

Hope they make LG 2 faded ....

@mark6905 Жыл бұрын

Side by side comparison,you will wish you had bought the nitro one

@markedwards4160 Жыл бұрын

Why can't they have a satin or dull pickguard? Just ruins the look. Sound is good either way!

@rogerd9150 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting observation. I think you are absolutely right Mark.

@brucejohansson9552 Жыл бұрын

Dig Gibson review with Yamaha Tee

@ryanbloom1738 Жыл бұрын

Lack some nitro snap but cool.

@multipipi1234 7 ай бұрын

Brush against it...makes a noise in your mic 😮

@craig1474 Жыл бұрын

To me, Faded I see cheap. If you’re spending this much, they can put a gloss on it.

@toomuchtime5505 Жыл бұрын

Why do you go over so many things as if you're talking to first time buyers and why didn't Copper do the demo??

@tobytootimes7639 Жыл бұрын

Probably because there are more people than just you potentially buying guitars.

@funguy1453 Жыл бұрын

Chris needs some airtime too

@toomuchtime5505 Жыл бұрын

@@tobytootimes7639 I do watch these videos and enjoy them generally, but I just watched this again and man… I don’t think the vast majority of buyers at this price range are completely ignorant about these things.

@shermanbanker6793 Жыл бұрын

nice sound but please learn some different songs!

@wolfgang4078 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, it`s a marketing trick, they ( Gibson) save money and sell them for the same price as a glossy one. The faded looks poor to me.

@robf7213 Жыл бұрын

He said in the video these are about $400 less than the standard because of the satin finish.

@wolfgang4078 Жыл бұрын

@@robf7213 here in germany both are for the same price !

@robf7213 Жыл бұрын

@@wolfgang4078Sounds like a Germany problem not a Gibson problem. They are obviously about $400 less in the US because it takes less work and uses less materials and can probably get them out faster. If it was just a marketing trick, they would be the same price or even more ! Just checked and they are also cheaper than the standard in the UK !

@wolfgang4078 Жыл бұрын

Are you paid by Gibson ? :-)

@wolfgang4078 Жыл бұрын

GIBSON J-45 Faded 50s 10028781 Erhältlich seit Oktober 2022 2.499,00 € Euro US$ 1:1

@wm3752 Жыл бұрын

Please please please play something else on your demos this is not a Bluegrass Festival not every guitar is meant to be played in Kentucky Backwater speakeasies please play some blues or some rock kind of stuff something other than the same thing over and over again I just turn off the demos I don't even listen to it anymore I like your videos I'm interested in the guitars I would buy guitars from you but I'm just tired of the same thing that you guys play over and over

@kurtmackenzie7349 9 ай бұрын

Played one today and wasn't impressed at all and I love Gibson acoustics.Dont buy this with out playing first.On the other hand they had a standard and it was amazing.