Martin D-28 vs Gibson J-45 - Acoustic Guitar Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 24 сен 2024
- Two titans of the acoustic guitar world. The D28 has a Sitka Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides, square shoulders, and a 25.5” Scale length. The J45 has a Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back and sides, round shoulders, and a 24.75” scale. Both guitars are new standard production models with light gauge phosphor bronze strings.
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2 incredible guitars! I love the J45.......I'd love to own either one
The biased part of me would say the D-28 is best since that’s my “holy grail” guitar, and I managed to get one recently, but they both sound amazing, just different.
Great comparison, both are great, but the J45 really rocked...so warm and open.
I have a D-18 and it sounds wonderful, the D-28 sounds amazing, but I think the J-45 sounds like it’s coming from heaven.. I may have to reinvest 😉
I had (and still have) a J-45. For 10 years it was my only acoustic guitar. But…. I wasn’t really happy with it. It sounded warmer and deeper than most other J-45’s and when I played with my acoustic band I couldn’t really cut through. When Covid hit the planet, I decided to save as much money as I could to be able to buy my second acoustic. And because volume was a big deal I went for the D-28. I remember I liked the sound, yet I preferred the sound of a D-18 that they had hanging there. But I figured it would still be a better idea to go for the D-28, because of the rosewood and it would probably be on the other side of the sonic spectrum.
When I play at home, just me and my D-28, I love it. But I wish I would have bought the D-18. I was afraid it would be too similar to the J-45, but now I know there’s still a big difference between the two. By the way, that J-45 of mine…., after I bought I fell into all sorts of physical problems that disabled me from playing that guitar too much. You know they say that acoustic guitars need time to “open up”? It’s true. I just wrote that at first I was a bit disappointed about my brand new J-45. But man, this guitar switched from sounding dull and lifeless (relatively speaking) to the best J-45 you could possibly want. What an incredibly good sounding guitar is that!!!
I can only hope the same thing will happen with my D-28 sometime between now and a year from now. 🙂
@@mariodriessen9740 From what I've seen, Martins lose very little value, and over time even increase if well taken care of. Reverb... 🙂
@@GarySchiltz : I know. Especially in Europe the prices went up immediately after the pandemic. And though I’m not an economist, it was easy to understand why there would be an inflation. That’s why I made a deal to buy a Martin 00-15m literally right after I picked up my D-28 at the counter of the music store. I already knew it would take at least 6 months for them to build one and send it. I mean, there was a huge backorder on most guitars at that point. The war in Ukraine made things even worse (in many ways). The result is that I can sell both guitars right now and make a profit on them. But I don’t want to sell anything. Even though I’m a little disappointed with the D-28, it’s still a beautiful guitar. It’s just that I’d love to have a D-18 as well.
Then again, I would also wanna have a good LG-2, or a nice Hummingbird or an SJ-200. All for different reasons. Still addicted I guess. 🥴
我有D28也有J45 標準版，影片中的都比我的聽起來還好聽。這影片內D28聲音已經很好聽，但是J45的空間感還有高音的清晰度跟甜味更勝一籌，低音則是D28 更多更廣泛，不過J45 低音雖然量更少可是更集中更乾淨清晰。
這影片的J45 聽起來有種觸動我靈魂的感覺，所以我後來有收藏一把 J45 1942 BANNER，直觸靈魂的聲音
I am biased. I love slope shoulder guitars. And with my good headphones on, this j45 has an extra little jangle in there that the d28 doesnt have. Love it. Sounds amazing.
Ok I’m more than a little biased because I’m a J-45 owner but both sound great and are a testament to why they are iconic guitars. While I’d never trade my J-45 for anything I wouldn’t mind adding a D-28 or D-18 to the stable.
Both sound incredible. I’m a bit partial to the J 45 though
Both sound great. Soulful playing. J45 sweeter to my ears.
That j45 sounds good! It sounds better than the j45 that was compared to the d18. I have a d28 and d18, I really love the d18, but now I am thinking about adding a j45 😮
I do own at this time. 2022 J45 Standard, 2023 Southern Jumbo Original, 2023 Hummingbird Original., 2024 D18 Standard. I like all or wouldn't have spent the money.. each has it's own place. Hummingbird has a very mellow tone, great for vocals. Southern Jumbo sounds great. But more pleasing to look at. So, after my ramblings, the D18 is my go to guitar. Can't decide if I want to put a pick up in it or not. I chose the D18 over the D28 new Rosewood I don't like.. D28 that's been played regularly for 2 or 3 years sounds better. But I'm in the now not later. The tone of a guitar is subjective / preference.. tutorial was good entertainment. In the end neither is better than the other, it's just up to the one about to pull out a sack full of money.. both are really great guitats..
Nicely played and executed, but I think the pick was a little too thick. Sounds like concrete against the strings lol
J-45 sounds so much more open, can’t get over it, and as a Martin owner 🤦🏻♂️
But for the best of reasons. The longer scale on the Martin makes it much more forward with a more percussive, satisfying attack!
Warmer and richer sound on D28
John Hurlbut plays a phenomenal J-45 with Jorma..
That was great Ian, thank you. What are your thoughts? If you were going to keep one ... which would it be?
I happen to be a J-45 guy (just because of my tonal preferences) - so if I had to have just one guitar, it would be a J-45.
@@ianmeadows6351 I'm right there with you on that - I have both but in my heart I'm a Gibson guy.
The one in this video sounds so good - thanks for all your great comparisons !
Blind tested. I can always spot the Gibson because of their increased clarity. J-45 wins
Which one does Ian prefer?
Wouldn’t a D-18 and J-45 be more comparable?
Yes - and I have several videos comparing those two guitars. This is just for reference, maybe for people who have no idea about the tonal differences between two very popular acoustics.
Especially a satin finish d18
Well after paying over $3000 tax and all for a D28 it turns out the J45 sounds better. Hmm, oh well.
The D28 sounds like a grand piano. Way better than the J45.
Ian you do my favorite demos and comparisons. Your videos helped inspire me to get my HD28. I love the j45 sound but man I hate Gibson aesthetics.
Completely deferent guitars.. Like Comparing a Mustang to a 442.
Ok
That’s what makes this an interesting comparison...for me at least.
Why would you only compare same spec guitars? How would people ever pinpoint what they like?
@@adamricard9410Because each maker has different tonal characteristics..
@@liberalsrmentallyflawed3611 yes. Exactly why it’s interesting to hear the differences between manufacturers side by side so you can get an understanding.