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As far as acoustics go, I’ve always been drawn to the sounds of the J-45 and J-200, as have more songwriters and performers than one can count. The J-45 being the favorite. I had wanted an acoustic for a long time. Being both reluctant to buy something cheaper only to be left less than satisfied, as well as not being able to justify the cost for a J-45 original. Enter the Gibson G-45 Standard.I am so glad I waited to by an acoustic until finding this guitar. I was initially skeptical as to how much guitar Gibson was offering for the price. I took the chance based on some other early reviews and YouTube demos and I have honestly no regrets at all. This is a guitar suitable to anyone from novice to professional. The sound is warm, full and rich with a punch that projects very well unplugged (which I mainly play) , yet shines as well with a good full range amplifier, not to mention the incredibly smooth playability and comfort this guitar offers the player. Gibson executed an idea with this guitar in flawless fashion. They managed to include virtually the best traits of the J-45 Into an affordable iteration for most of us common men/women that does not leave one wanting or feeling shortchanged. Again, I am very glad I waited to buy an acoustic until I found this. I looked at other brands and having owned my G-45 since April 2020, I don’t believe the others offer a comparable guitar at this price. This is handmade in the USA and at an affordable rate. To find fault with this guitar would prove difficult. Lastly, no gig bags here, the case this guitar comes with is again stellar and a surprising inclusion given the already amazing quality and price of the guitar itself.Confident in saying I’m done with my hunt for an acoustic.

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So out all my guitars (Taylor 614ce, Seagull Artist Mosaic, and Gibson Hummingbird) this came out of the box with the best setup ready to go. Plus it came with a leather strap, pick key ring carrier and a polishing cloth.

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This guitar is out of this world. Right out of the case just rocks. No set up needed. Love this axx

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Wow! I am totally blown away by my new g-45 standard! The tone of this guitar is amazing, the fit and finish was A+ (I got lucky and got one with the lighter center stripe of maple in the back), and it comes with a hard case, polish cloth, gibson branded strap and a little leather pick holder - sweet! Cons? Well the seams on the case are a little sloppy (bits of excess glue on one corner) and... well that's it. Really.Its gonna be hard to find a handmade -in America- acoustic guitar with a hardshell case, strap and electronics all gig ready at this price. If your hesitating on one of these, DONT! They're amazing and I'd pick one up while it's still at this price or they disappear!

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