Members Stackabones Posted February 27, 2010 Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 I saw Crazy Heart a few weeks ago and slowly, but surely, the J-45 GAS is mounting. Anyone have one and can provide some eye and ear candy? I've been looking at J45ish gits that don't roll over $2K. Blueridge BG-40, BG-60 & BG-180 -- are these the only ones that have the Gibby's short-scale neck? Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500R or AJ-500M-- I think I played one of these years ago and was impressed. Epi AJ-200S -- this is the most inexpensive one I've found so far Morgan Monroe M55V Durango B-46 Gotta be more! * Let's talk slope shoulder gits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted February 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 My buddy just sent me a text reminding me that he has the Epi AJ-500 RC 12 fret. I've played it and it is super h:love:t. Recording King Century Jubilee Series Slope Shoulder Guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjoxyz Posted February 27, 2010 Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 I got yer eye candy right here, but nothing I could post would qualify as ear candy...maybe ear brussel sprouts. I also have an AJ-500M. I love it, but it is long scale and it's tone is completely different than the Gibby. Not even remotely a viable substitute. I have played the Blueridge clone at Elderly and it IS a reasonable alternative to the J-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted February 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 I got yer eye candy right here, but nothing I could post would qualify as ear candy...maybe ear brussel sprouts. I also have an AJ-500M. I love it, but it is long scale and it's tone is completely different than the Gibby. Not even remotely a viable substitute. I have played the Blueridge clone at Elderly and it IS a reasonable alternative to the J-45. Nice! I like brussel sprouts a lot!!! How would characterize the tonal diffs between the short and long scales on the Gibby & Epi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Christhee68 Posted February 27, 2010 Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 How was the movie? I've been wanting to see it mainly because it has guys playing guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjoxyz Posted February 27, 2010 Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 Nice! I like brussel sprouts a lot!!!How would characterize the tonal diffs between the short and long scales on the Gibby & Epi? I don't think it is a scale length factor. The Gibby is thick and dark with a tight thumpy bass and quickly decaying sustain. Very midrangy. What I think of when I think "Gibson tone". The Epi is much brighter and has more sustain. It too has a fairly tight base but much boomier. Where the Gibson is almost "velvety", the Masterbilt is brash and loud and less refined (not a bad thing). I hate trying to describe tone as it is so elusive, but I hope some of this makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted February 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 I don't think it is a scale length factor. The Gibby is thick and dark with a tight thumpy bass and quickly decaying sustain. Very midrangy. What I think of when I think "Gibson tone". The Epi is much brighter and has more sustain. It too has a fairly tight base but much boomier. Where the Gibson is almost "velvety", the Masterbilt is brash and loud and less refined (not a bad thing). I hate trying to describe tone as it is so elusive, but I hope some of this makes sense. I'm hearing what you're writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted February 27, 2010 Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 The Gibby is thick and dark with a tight thumpy bass and quickly decaying sustain. Very midrangy. What I think of when I think "Gibson tone" That's an excellent description of the J-45 sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjoxyz Posted February 28, 2010 Members Share Posted February 28, 2010 My wife and I just got back from the movie. "Crazy Heart" is not for the "faint of heart". If Bridge's performance is not Oscar worthy, then I've never seen one that was. Gonna check out the soundtrack on Rhapsody---snippets of decent music. The movie is very good. Jeff Bridges is extraordinary. Now excuse me, while I go pour some whiskey into the Gibson's soundhole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fred Fartboski Posted February 28, 2010 Members Share Posted February 28, 2010 Love "Crazy Heart". Watched it twice already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members knockwood Posted February 28, 2010 Members Share Posted February 28, 2010 Really need to see that flick. I've been curious about the Epi "Inspired by" 1964 Texan. Beautiful guitar. Nothing I've heard quite sounds like a J-45 except other J-45s, but it seems like a lovely git on its own merits. And you can always tune down & capo to shorten scale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Danner Posted February 28, 2010 Members Share Posted February 28, 2010 Here is my Southern Jumbo. Its delicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted March 1, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2010 Love "Crazy Heart". Watched it twice already. I've been thinking about heading back to the movies to see again, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chriscarnucci Posted March 2, 2010 Members Share Posted March 2, 2010 Here's a little temptation from the Dallas Craigslist for ya! http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/msg/1622098515.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted March 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 2, 2010 Here's a little temptation from the Dallas Craigslist for ya! http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/msg/1622098515.html Oh, man, that's so sweet and so cruel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fastblueheeler Posted March 2, 2010 Members Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hey Stack, just my opinion, but if you're looking for something like a J45, slope shoulder dread, great sunburst, short scale, less than 2K check out the Gibson J45.........used. Mine was 1.2ish and I couldn't be happier with it. (as you know, this is Bill ) As for Gibson, I've got two, the J45 and a Hummingbird. I'll never buy another.............. unless it's something in the L series, the J-200 series, the J-185 series, the Songwriter series. Blueridge has a couple of slope models but they've become very pricey and if they're anything like the BR series, the frets wear fast. I'd love to try the Epi inspired by 1964 Texan too. Great price, wonder how it sounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tbry Posted March 2, 2010 Members Share Posted March 2, 2010 I'd love to try the Epi inspired by 1964 Texan too. Great price, wonder how it sounds? It sounds great. Very tempting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revive Posted March 2, 2010 Members Share Posted March 2, 2010 I don't think it is a scale length factor. The Gibby is thick and dark with a tight thumpy bass and quickly decaying sustain. Very midrangy. What I think of when I think "Gibson tone". The Epi is much brighter and has more sustain. It too has a fairly tight base but much boomier. Where the Gibson is almost "velvety", the Masterbilt is brash and loud and less refined (not a bad thing). I hate trying to describe tone as it is so elusive, but I hope some of this makes sense. Great description of Epi AJ500M. "brighter, more sustain, boomy, loud" hit the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted March 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hey Stack, just my opinion, but if you're looking for something like a J45, slope shoulder dread, great sunburst, short scale, less than 2K check out the Gibson J45.........used. Mine was 1.2ish and I couldn't be happier with it. (as you know, this is Bill ) As for Gibson, I've got two, the J45 and a Hummingbird. I'll never buy another.............. unless it's something in the L series, the J-200 series, the J-185 series, the Songwriter series. Blueridge has a couple of slope models but they've become very pricey and if they're anything like the BR series, the frets wear fast. I'd love to try the Epi inspired by 1964 Texan too. Great price, wonder how it sounds? Hey, Bill! Good to see you around. I think you need to lurk less and post more. :poke: I hear you about the used J45, but even that is just a stretch for the wallet right now. I've been considering the Blueridge BG-40, but honestly I need to just to wait this GAS out. And I need to go out to Lucas and check that amazing wall of gits again. I'd forgotten you had a J45, but I hadn't forgotten about that Epi. Has anyone played the Epi inspired by (or original) 1964 Texan? Gotta love the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fastblueheeler Posted March 2, 2010 Members Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hey Chris, I've got to be the world's champion lurker - 15 posts in 5 years. That's the answer for GAS, wait it out. Maybe buy some new picks or strings, anything to satisfy the urge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jersey Jack Posted March 2, 2010 Members Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've got one at home , and then there's the one on my arm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Danner Posted March 2, 2010 Members Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've got one at home , and then there's the one on my arm: Dude, that tat is fo-schizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted March 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 2, 2010 That's awesome, Jersey Jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've got one at home , and then there's the one on my arm: Yeah but can you make it hula dance??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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