Songwriter deluxe

[Bluesgtr20]

Anyone ever try this model, I think its new. I had the pleasure to try this at the local GC(I know I know)but it was actually beautiful sounding very full and even. Just wondering if anyone here has one or has played one and what do you think. This might be my next acoustic. later

http://montana.gibson.com/guitars/Hummingbird/songbirdeluxe.html

[dylumph]

Same here. Saw one at GC, played it, fell in love with it. My next guitar for sure!

[Bluesgtr20]

thanks for the response dylumph,

the website says it is a 25.5" scale length, it felt more like a 24.75" I dunno it was just incredibly easy to play so maybe thats y it felt that way. It had a sweet sweet tone.
Anyone else try one of these?

[lyles]

Originally posted by Bluesgtr20
Anyone ever try this model, I think its new. I had the pleasure to try this at the local GC(I know I know)but it was actually beautiful sounding very full and even. Just wondering if anyone here has one or has played one and what do you think. This might be my next acoustic. later

http://montana.gibson.com/guitars/Hummingbird/songbirdeluxe.html

Just played the cutaway version yesterday at my local shop and I am in love all over again. Great sound, nice fret board and good action. Good body size and the cutaway is a nice feature. The electronics are OK. I played through the Fender acoustosonic 30 amp but I think that they tend to dampen the tone a bit. Might be better to mic the acoustic then to use an amp.

Hmmm, Christmas is just around the corner too..... Now if I can only convince my lovely lady :hmm

[Duncanjp]

I bought a Songwriter Deluxe two weeks ago and it is easily the most delicious-sounding acoustic that I've ever played. The tone is silky, rich and full with a level of sustain that can't be exaggerated. The neck and fretboard fit my hand so perfectly that the guitar nearly plays itself. I can't describe how perfect it feels. Even mistakes sound good. I tried out a Gibson SD cutaway at GC (that is, I guess it was a cutaway Songwriter Deluxe,) but it had a noticably brighter tone than the classic style SD. The deeper, fuller tone of the classic style was the missing element in my home studio, so I didn't get the cutaway, although I sure liked the look.

Anyway, the Songwriter Deluxe is one sweet guitar. Worth every penny.

[m'mule]

Today i went went to the local GC to check out what gibson had to offer and was also very impressed with the songwriter deluxe. My question is why would anyone by a j-45 over a songwriter deluxe considering they sell for basically the same price. The j-45 looked like a toy next to the finely crafted songwriter deluxe and felt like it too. The j-45 has plain pearl dot inlays compared to the songwriter's block inlays not to mention the beautiful inlay around the hole. Also, the tuners on the j-45 seemed as though they went out of tune the second after i tuned them. Is there some sort of history behind the j-45 that ultimately makes it expensive, because its quality did not compare to that of the songwirter deluxe.

[Freekflag]

Looks can deceive and it's a matter of personal preference. I got the j-45 over the songwriter because I thought the songwriter looked 'kinda cheesy'. It's appearence didn't do anything for me.
As far as the j-45's looks go, you obviously don't get it. Oh well, enjoy.

[ScreaminG]

I have had one for a little over a year and love it. the sound is just what I want out of a flattop.

[rockandroller]

Is there some sort of history behind the j-45 that ultimately makes it expensive, ...

I think its just that they been making J-45's FOREVER! ( well , since 1942, anyway) :)

And they are physically the exact same style guitar as the J-160E... which brings along a few popular connotations. (namely John, George, and Paul)

I think the round shouldered J-45 body is nearly the "IDEAL" Gibson flattop shape, only very recently its been usurped as my favorite, by the L-2, and the (50's round-shouldered version) LG-3/4

[Freekflag]

I've seen the j-45 in the hands of a few notables lately- Bob Dylan, Jakob Dylan, Liam Gallagher, Sarah Harmer. It's no big deal but I agree with their taste in acoustic guitars.