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Dreadnought Steel String Guitar from Gibson

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«  Not perfect but terribly endearing »

Published on 04/29/12 at 10:55
I spend, the characteristics are well known.
I love the smell of wood that emanates from the guitar every time I leave my nostrils hang near the rose!
Although I find it a bit in terms of any finish, it is nevertheless beautiful to watch.

UTILIZATION

No problem for the shape / size. Against by the handle will not slip or slide rather poorly. So the left hand grip when it becomes moist. I guess this is due to cellulose varnish.

SOUNDS

I start with what hurts: it lacks projection compared to guitars of this price. I have a Blueridge that are far more muscular side projection.
For the rest, we must find the ropes that suit you and do not kick it too. For me the D'Addario EXP16. The J45 is played gently, this is where it gets you out of sounds out of this world so it's good.

Amplified, I think it means. Significantly, worse than my Cole Clark.
on the other hand when I put my T-Bone SCT2000 front, no other guitar does the comparison. This is not the time to play hard to hear the guitar, and loves it. All notes stand out. Tickled at the right time, the two strings dangling from the top of the waves that make so many serious although a cure!
I wonder if the sound is not actually more directive than on other guitars.

I put 9/10 because the relative lack of projection (to the one who plays at least!), It is a handicap.

OVERALL OPINION

She is charming for sure.
When I play in my sofa, or a microphone, I do not play with it. on the other hand in acoustics before an assembly, especially if I'm doing the arpeggio, I prefer one of my Blueridge has more projection and also have a very very good sound.

I tried and even bought a lot of guitars. They all have their character. Once we know the play, the J45 was something bewitching. I also realize that the image that surrounds this guitar is no stranger to the affect that I have for her.

Finally, I find the value for money very average (says the note). I knew before buying it, this is the common point of all major brands. But what value do we give to the passion that one can have for an instrument? ...

It was not obvious at first, but yes I would do without hesitation that choice!

ps: when you compare guitars at different stores, beware of tests in space rather narrow and / or glass surfaces. The reverberation level is such that it will mislead you about the real level of projection of the instrument