Captain, thanks for Ben. Ben,.... smokin' awesome! I received my J45 at age 9 and played no other until this year, and am now 66 years old. It has been kept current with electrification, beautifully hidden, and maintained by the best luthier's hand in the state of Minnesota. It is a blessing to see my style played by young and more capable hands. "The Gibson", as my friends call her has been retired to studio work only. That voice has bloomed over the 50+ years and is insanely beautiful. Two sets of NOS frets have been worn through and replaced and 3 months in the shop to make her pristine again last summer. Can't wait to hear you do more. Do anything! But just please never stop. I didn't and am so so glad. I am stealing a couple of your licks, just too tasty to let go. Good on ya!
Intro jam definitely felt like a return to the origins of 12 Bar Blues like Robert Johnson or Lightnin Hopkins, and that got me listening alright. Cheers
Just purchased the standard. I compared it with a martin d-18. I'm a martin guy. I have a d-35 and hd-28 but the j-45 brought a smile to my face. The action was great and it's a beautiful guitar. Most martins needs the action lowered. So I didn't have the extra cost of a set up I actually played it in church the next day. I did change the strings to elixir 12s which gave it an even better tone. Not knocking the d-18 but give the j-45 a try if you're looking for a mahogany guitar.
The Captains face when Ben plays is like... "man, why cant I play like that?" Its the same thing I ask myself! very nice playing Ben. Im going to practice with this...thank you
When you get all those electric shred guys who think they're God's, but you know they're just one-trick ponies who can't write a decent tune or play anything useful, especially alongside other players.
@@Metal-Possum Yeah the way I see it the hardest part of making music is people skills. Sometimes you just don't get along haha. All these stereotypes about guitarist or drummer or vocalist... I think a wanker is a wanker
I am doing research for buying my first high quality guitar; (of course as an older singer/songwriter type) I started with Martin, went to Taylor, and then went to Gibson. I was instantly surprised by Gibson. I didn't know Gibson. Your video helped me settle on the J-45 Standard. Thank you very much for such fine quality reviewing and demonstrating.
When you hear a guitar played like that.. It just makes you wanna buy one, learn and play.. So inspiring. awesome. Yes more acoustic sessions please.. and for me the Std J45 came out as an all rounder and nice new guy too.. so all poz ere
Warm welcome to Ben, a nice addition to the family. Glad to hear a day dedicated to acoustic guitars. It really is a song writer's go-to. Ben is a wonderful player and I will be looking forward to his presentations.😎👍🏾🎶🔥🎶
Great episode! Ben did a great job. I think most of us were waiting to hear him play so we could see if he’s had the chops - and he delivered. I’m very happy to hear you be doing a weekly episode on acoustics. I’d love to have you guys cover the SJ-200, D-28 Modern Deluxe, and Taylor 717 GP. I’d also enjoy learning more about different body shapes and tones and how they correlate to styles of music. Basically, the stuff someone should know when shopping for a higher-end acoustic.
Ben is one half of amazing acoustic duo Smith & Brewer. Both fantastic guitarists who love to duel in the middle of their acoustic americana infused stuff. If you like Ben’s playing here, you ain’t seen nothing yet, check out their original stuff!
Welcome Ben, what a first show J-45 and blues riffidge lol sounds awesome and cant wait until the next one ! It would be the delux as looking at it is a much fun as playing.
I was looking for information on Gibson J-45s and the differences between the models, and this video answered and demonstrated everything I needed to know while also being enjoyable - like I was just hanging out with some experts. Thanks!
Finally, Acoustic Paradiso hits its mark. Well done Ben, what a great start. Let’s have a Captain meets before too long. I shall look forward to these even more now.
Welcome aboard Ben, great review of the guitars and nice playing btw. Would love to see Yamaha vs Gibson vs Martin (with same woods) kind of videos in the future. Cheers
The sound of the standard vs. deluxe, though noticeable, has its purposes. For players only and flat pickers, the mahogany shines in the mid range. For singer/songwriters like me, the sweet highs and deeper lows, along with a slightly diminished mid range, accompanies vocals perfectly. A dominant mid range can often compete with a vocalist. Both are beautiful and both have their niche. Thanks for the great video!
Great playing Ben.looking forward to the new acoustic show! I really dig the sound of the walnut in the studio model.it has a different attack than the standard. The deluxe looks great. I think they all look and sound fantastic!
Oh you definitely should! ;-) One of my favourite things about playing a lot of acoustic is that when I get back on an electric then my chops are on fire! :-) Thanks Edward.
Excellent demo, Amazing guitar playing which definitely bring out different characters for each model,thank you so much for making this enjoyable video.
Next a Gibson J15 video please and thank you. Also wonderful video and I enjoyed listening to the Gibson j45. I'm very happy the acoustic videos are back.
Welcome, Ben - great debut, and I look forward to more. I'd love to hear some Collings, Froggy Bottom, National, Takamine. It would be cool to do some shootouts for Dreadnaught, Auditorium, Parlor, Vintage, Electro-Acoustic. Also shootouts for Mahogany, Rosewood, and other bodies. Tone wood is real for acoustics! Also good to have guests on to jam with. Cheers!
I prefer rosewood because it plays softer to me, but can be pushed by playing hard and gritty on it. But takes out the shrilly highs and basey lows that can get a bit mushy. It's just overall rounded sound to me that I love for melodic chords and fingerpicking. The studio I love to play along with friends cuz of the projection and lack of bass. Love the video. Such beautiful guitars one day I will get one, when my skills warrant it lol
Bout time guys..... Us ole cowboys from Texas go for a standard sound. I am a subscriber and catch most all your vids. Keep doin what your doin. Its honest, not over hyped, tastful, with now....something for all venues of players. I love my electrics but hit my standard too. White hats off to yall. Thanks so much.....
Yeeeeeaaaaaaaah finally new Acoustic Paradiso episodes!! Ben, you 're great man - awesome playing! Maybe you can do (some general and some more detailed) videos on pickups for acoustic guitars!? There's so much choice...
We should mention that the Standard has a different nut, some sort of graphite. Different models have different top spruce woods also -- Sitka, Adirondack, thermally aged, etc.
Love my J45 std.! In addition to the 24.5 scale, the neck radius is 12", vs the Martin's 16" and 25.5 scale. Just a personal preference, they are both awesome guitars! I was also lucky enough to find a 1952 J45, the year I was born. 8)
When I sing along the one guitar which makes my voice sound better is the standard. The other are very nice but for me it's the standard. I ordered one and I'm so excited to hear it miced with my Neumann KM84i.
I like it when Ben having tons of technical knowledge but still taking with this ease and our criminal mind(captain) working to ease ben...long way to go...
I've never enjoyed playing an acoustic but I'm excited about this series. Thank you Lee for expanding your excellent channel. I feel an acoustic purchase coming on at some point!
I like you, Ben!
I like the new guy. he's not Pete.....there's only one Pete. But this guy seems genuine and not too up himself like some others. Good choice
he's got a beard though
Is Pete leaving the show?
Thanks Pete, I'm really pleased to be here. :-)
ye theres only one Pete ...oh wait you are also Pete.... anyway Ben seems suited for this
@@RapttorX True , I am Pete also, though not quite as good guitarist as the "other" one
Welcome Ben!
Captain, thanks for Ben. Ben,.... smokin' awesome! I received my J45 at age 9 and played no other until this year, and am now 66 years old. It has been kept current with electrification, beautifully hidden, and maintained by the best luthier's hand in the state of Minnesota. It is a blessing to see my style played by young and more capable hands. "The Gibson", as my friends call her has been retired to studio work only. That voice has bloomed over the 50+ years and is insanely beautiful.
Two sets of NOS frets have been worn through and replaced and 3 months in the shop to make her pristine again last summer. Can't wait to hear you do more. Do anything! But just please never stop. I didn't and am so so glad. I am stealing a couple of your licks, just too tasty to let go. Good on ya!
Thanks Sam! And wow - a J45 at age 9! Don't let my kids know! ;-) Sounds like it's a reallly great instrument too.
Intro jam definitely felt like a return to the origins of 12 Bar Blues like Robert Johnson or Lightnin Hopkins, and that got me listening alright. Cheers
They all sound like acoustic guitar heaven to me.
I love the J45s and have the Studio which I also love. I’m only 10 minutes in but I really like Bens knowledge and playing.
I feel like the last line of the video should have been something like:
"So Ben, how do you feel about blindfolds?"
"What?"
*Hard cut*
Just purchased the standard. I compared it with a martin d-18. I'm a martin guy. I have a d-35 and hd-28 but the j-45 brought a smile to my face. The action was great and it's a beautiful guitar. Most martins needs the action lowered. So I didn't have the extra cost of a set up I actually played it in church the next day. I did change the strings to elixir 12s which gave it an even better tone. Not knocking the d-18 but give the j-45 a try if you're looking for a mahogany guitar.
I have a J45, and today I bought elixir 12. I was using 11. How do you compare the volume in the J45 with you HD-28?
Very impressed with Ben.
A natural player AND presenter. Looking forward to seeing more. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The Captains face when Ben plays is like... "man, why cant I play like that?" Its the same thing I ask myself! very nice playing Ben. Im going to practice with this...thank you
When you get all those electric shred guys who think they're God's, but you know they're just one-trick ponies who can't write a decent tune or play anything useful, especially alongside other players.
@@Metal-Possum It's okay you can say his name, Rob chapman lol jk
@@mrbouncelol He knows how to be an equal and contributing member of a band. though, something I wish all guitarists were capable of.
@@Metal-Possum Yeah the way I see it the hardest part of making music is people skills. Sometimes you just don't get along haha. All these stereotypes about guitarist or drummer or vocalist... I think a wanker is a wanker
Ben's a great choice for this job. Great player, natural presenter, it's all good!!
I am doing research for buying my first high quality guitar; (of course as an older singer/songwriter type) I started with Martin, went to Taylor, and then went to Gibson. I was instantly surprised by Gibson. I didn't know Gibson. Your video helped me settle on the J-45 Standard. Thank you very much for such fine quality reviewing and demonstrating.
Jerome Miles Are you still happy with it three months later? I’m also looking in this for the same reason!
Welcome to Ben ... hes bought a great vibe to the table and plays shit hot!
Thanks Peter!
Yes he does!!!
That vintage sunburst on the standard is just so beautiful!!!
When you hear a guitar played like that.. It just makes you wanna buy one, learn and play.. So inspiring. awesome. Yes more acoustic sessions please.. and for me the Std J45 came out as an all rounder and nice new guy too.. so all poz ere
Do it!
Warm welcome to Ben, a nice addition to the family. Glad to hear a day dedicated to acoustic guitars. It really is a song writer's go-to. Ben is a wonderful player and I will be looking forward to his presentations.😎👍🏾🎶🔥🎶
Really looking forward to hearing more of Ben’s Beautiful playing. Delighted that there will be a weekly acoustic thing.
New guy is super cool and a great player. And I had to pause this to go get one of those stands for my J45;-)
I cannot wait for a Ben-Pete Jam...
Oh, it's going to happen! YEAH!!!!!
Love this guy!!
No substitute for the standard it’s my fav acoustic I’ve ever played.
Amazing player with a great guitar! Thank you Captain!
Great episode! Ben did a great job. I think most of us were waiting to hear him play so we could see if he’s had the chops - and he delivered. I’m very happy to hear you be doing a weekly episode on acoustics.
I’d love to have you guys cover the SJ-200, D-28 Modern Deluxe, and Taylor 717 GP.
I’d also enjoy learning more about different body shapes and tones and how they correlate to styles of music. Basically, the stuff someone should know when shopping for a higher-end acoustic.
Great review . I’ve seen Ben live playing in his duo . Really good playing and good info . Well done looking forward to the next one
Great playing Ben.looking forward to the new acoustic show!
Ben is one half of amazing acoustic duo Smith & Brewer. Both fantastic guitarists who love to duel in the middle of their acoustic americana infused stuff. If you like Ben’s playing here, you ain’t seen nothing yet, check out their original stuff!
Incredible player. Awesome!
New presenter Ben is great. very knowledgable and awesome player. Well done. I got a J45 a few months ago and I love it! Enjoyed the discussion.
Hallelujah! Welcome Ben. What a marvelous picker!
Bravo on the Ragtime picking! All the playing was a real treat! Thanks for sharing! .......and the Deluxe model has a great sound! Fantastic video!
New guy is good, checks a lot of boxes. Good player, knowledgeable, beard. Yea he will do nicely.
I couldn't grow a proper beard until I hit my 30's. I think it knew I wasn't ready for that kind of responsibility...
Welcome Ben, what a first show J-45 and blues riffidge lol sounds awesome and cant wait until the next one ! It would be the delux as looking at it is a much fun as playing.
sounds amazing welcome Ben.
about time! and best video of sound comparisons yet. I will certainly stay tuned for more.
Really dig Bens playin’ n style as well. Welcome aboard Ben 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks Luke!
I was looking for information on Gibson J-45s and the differences between the models, and this video answered and demonstrated everything I needed to know while also being enjoyable - like I was just hanging out with some experts. Thanks!
Welcome aboard Ben, great playing! Looking forward to more of these for sure!
Theirs just a little something to a stringed instrument acoustically, even an unplugged electric guitar has it. I don't know what it is but I like it.
Finally, Acoustic Paradiso hits its mark. Well done Ben, what a great start. Let’s have a Captain meets before too long. I shall look forward to these even more now.
Great player, great review, and great guitar! And now I have something to look forward to on mondays. 10/10
Welcome aboard Ben, great review of the guitars and nice playing btw. Would love to see Yamaha vs Gibson vs Martin (with same woods) kind of videos in the future. Cheers
YESSS!!! Can't wait to see more comparisons and stuff!
Every Monday from now on...
What a great opening tone! Perfect guitar for those licks.
5 mins in and I love the vibe. Ben's right at home. Good stuff boys.
Thanks Vince!
Welcome , and bloody hell.....what a great player
Thanks Lee!
Awesome - as an acoustic guy I’m delighted to see this, thank you
Hello from NB, Canada. FINALLY! Ben is great, can't wait for vids comparing different brands and prices
Welcome Ben. Outstanding playing.
Thanks Trevor.
The sound of the standard vs. deluxe, though noticeable, has its purposes. For players only and flat pickers, the mahogany shines in the mid range. For singer/songwriters like me, the sweet highs and deeper lows, along with a slightly diminished mid range, accompanies vocals perfectly. A dominant mid range can often compete with a vocalist. Both are beautiful and both have their niche. Thanks for the great video!
Great video. I love my J-45. And welcome to Ben what a great player!
Well done Ben, good luck with your new job.
Thanks for providing a proper demo for the J-45.
his playing is so awesome I love it
Great playing Ben.looking forward to the new acoustic show! I really dig the sound of the walnut in the studio model.it has a different attack than the standard. The deluxe looks great. I think they all look and sound fantastic!
This guy is great. Almost tempted to buy an acoustic for the first time in years... Great choice Captain and great work Ben!
Oh you definitely should! ;-) One of my favourite things about playing a lot of acoustic is that when I get back on an electric then my chops are on fire! :-) Thanks Edward.
Great work Ben. Awesome playing- gonna enjoy the return of acoustic paradiso.
Excellent demo, Amazing guitar playing which definitely bring out different characters for each model,thank you so much for making this enjoyable video.
This guy's great!! I'll be tuning in every week.
Super excited for this series!!!!!!
Great addition Lee. Ben is a great player. I think the Standard J-45 has the original bass tone, but I love the tone of rosewood acoustic guitars.
already lovin the acoustic show. nice playin Ben!
Welcome Ben. Good stuff here, I like the Standard and the Deluxe, owning both would be awesome!
Excellent guitarist... great presenter... good job🤗
Next a Gibson J15 video please and thank you. Also wonderful video and I enjoyed listening to the Gibson j45. I'm very happy the acoustic videos are back.
Welcome, Ben - great debut, and I look forward to more. I'd love to hear some Collings, Froggy Bottom, National, Takamine. It would be cool to do some shootouts for Dreadnaught, Auditorium, Parlor, Vintage, Electro-Acoustic. Also shootouts for Mahogany, Rosewood, and other bodies. Tone wood is real for acoustics! Also good to have guests on to jam with. Cheers!
Great guitar, great playing! Makes you want to play accoustic, so it's working!
Yay Ben! Nice first vid! I dont play acoustics but am sure gonna watch from now on! Interesting to hear a true acoustic player talk about and play! 👌🏻
Nice i missed these acoustic sessions. Thanks Lee.👍
Idea for coming show. Compare J45, Hummingbird, Dove and J200.
Good Idea, and throw in a Songwriter for good measure
I prefer rosewood because it plays softer to me, but can be pushed by playing hard and gritty on it. But takes out the shrilly highs and basey lows that can get a bit mushy. It's just overall rounded sound to me that I love for melodic chords and fingerpicking. The studio I love to play along with friends cuz of the projection and lack of bass. Love the video. Such beautiful guitars one day I will get one, when my skills warrant it lol
Acoustic Paradiso goes weekly, yeah! Great news, Lee, thank you! Maybe you could get Mick to sit in with Ben once in a while...
0:00 - Standard/Intro
11:11 - Studio
16:08 - Deluxe
23:20 - Avant Garde
Happy Birthday Ben!
I'm in love with the deluxe.
The new guy is a great player! Looking forward to seeing more of his videos :) and the standard J45 is the best of them all!
Hi Ben, welcome
Welcome Ben! Good luck to you!
Hello Ben and welcome. i have no suggestions for you at all. Sounds great. Keep them videos comin'.
Bout time guys..... Us ole cowboys from Texas go for a standard sound. I am a subscriber and catch most all your vids. Keep doin what your doin. Its honest, not over hyped, tastful, with now....something for all venues of players. I love my electrics but hit my standard too. White hats off to yall. Thanks so much.....
Welcome Ben! Great episode!
Ben seems cool
I've wanted a J-45 for ages now, real happy to see this video
Very well done Captain
Welcome Ben
Yeeeeeaaaaaaaah finally new Acoustic Paradiso episodes!! Ben, you 're great man - awesome playing! Maybe you can do (some general and some more detailed) videos on pickups for acoustic guitars!? There's so much choice...
Please make a video with the scale length comparison! Ben is fantastic player, can't wait to hear him playing with Pete
Great player. Thanks folks!
Welcome to the team buddy! I'm looking forward to hearing more of your playing and knowledge soon. Great stuff!
Thanks Adam!
We should mention that the Standard has a different nut, some sort of graphite. Different models have different top spruce woods also -- Sitka, Adirondack, thermally aged, etc.
Welcome, Ben! Exquisite playing...I'm as jealous as the Captain! In a good way, of course.
Love my J45 std.! In addition to the 24.5 scale, the neck radius is 12", vs the Martin's 16" and 25.5 scale. Just a personal preference, they are both awesome guitars! I was also lucky enough to find a 1952 J45, the year I was born. 8)
1952! Nice!
Ben is da man great playing seems like a nice fella.
Looking forward to more👍
What a great addition. Fit right in who knew this was the first video. Such clean playing as well.
Wow, Ben can play! Please do a similar video with super jumbos.
Ben is my son’s guitar teacher, great guy !
Beautiful playing!
Thanks Nick. :-)
When I sing along the one guitar which makes my voice sound better is the standard. The other are very nice but for me it's the standard. I ordered one and I'm so excited to hear it miced with my Neumann KM84i.
I like it when Ben having tons of technical knowledge but still taking with this ease and our criminal mind(captain) working to ease ben...long way to go...
great job Ben
I've never enjoyed playing an acoustic but I'm excited about this series. Thank you Lee for expanding your excellent channel. I feel an acoustic purchase coming on at some point!
😍😍😍 OMG that sound
It's classic isn't it. Great guitars.