I picked up a 2004 Songwriter a few years ago (ebony fretboard and bridge)... it's a stunning sounding instrument...full, rich, clear with beautiful tone definition across the spectrum...The SW has to be the most underappreciated model in Gibsons entire catalogue Beautiful playing and while I definitely preferred the SW in this demo I must say you got some great sounds outta that "workhorse" J-45...best I've heard one sound in a while Great work!
I have the same guitars except for my songwriter is a cutaway. My two favorite Gibson acoustics ever built and both were my dream guitars and I play them both equally. Great comparison I love the difference in the sound just goes to show why I bought them both
Nice comparison! What are you using for recording? I think everything sounds a bit bright for some reason. The J45 I think sounds quite dark and thumpy in other videos.
The Songwriter sounds so much more rounded and rich. The J-45TV reminds me of a 1961 J-50 that I played. They both have "Snap", but less in tone and sustain. I would always go with the Studio if these were the only instruments I could work with.
Songwriter is an all rounder, and longer scale length than most Gibson acoustics . J-45 is the classic Gibson dry sound tone. Nice midrange that sits well in an ensemble. I’d keep ‘em both. 🎧
The Songwriter seems like it would stand out in a band of acoustic instruments. More clarity than similarly priced Martins and not really the same tone as other Gibsons…
Songwriter прозвучал поинтереснее и побогаче, на мой взгляд. Интересно было бы его сравнить с D28, или D35. Это их прямой конкурент из аналогичной древесины. Хороший обзор, спасибо. И вообще, я считаю, что Songwriter недооценëнная гитара, и видиосравнений с ней мало.
Hard to pick a "winner." Since they are both unique in their own ways. I love them both! I own the songwriter in the sunburst and its absolutely stunning. I own a Martin D-28 as well, and again, 2 completely different guitars. Love the Martin for the clarity and its a little easier for me to play. But the Songwriter has more of a bass thump to it. The J45 has the best bass thump ive ever played. I need a J45. I need a Martin Ceo-7 as well. A lot of needs, just not enough cashola!
I played a Songwriter when that model was new, and never forgot the clear ringing sound with separation of notes highs, lows, chords!
Absolutely. That's what I love about it.
Song writer best guitar I ever played ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I agree the Songwriter is an amazing and underrated gibson
I picked up a 2004 Songwriter a few years ago (ebony fretboard and bridge)... it's a stunning sounding instrument...full, rich, clear with beautiful tone definition across the spectrum...The SW has to be the most underappreciated model in Gibsons entire catalogue
Beautiful playing and while I definitely preferred the SW in this demo I must say you got some great sounds outta that "workhorse" J-45...best I've heard one sound in a while
Great work!
Really appreciate that. And I couldn't agree more. The Songwriter is a killer guitar.
I tried the Hummingbird, Song Writer and J-45. I bought the J-45. Maybe I was a lucky one cause cause no two J-45s sound the same.
That True Vintage sounds gorgeous to me! Like a very old, earthy J-45.
Nice video, saw the caption and I expected to prefer the J 45 but the songwriter blew me away, v interesting. Thanks.
I know that Songwriter is some special I'm lucky to have er. Thanks for watching
I have the same guitars except for my songwriter is a cutaway. My two favorite Gibson acoustics ever built and both were my dream guitars and I play them both equally. Great comparison I love the difference in the sound just goes to show why I bought them both
Thanks man. I played the cutaway it's killer
Thank you. A good comparison. For me, the songwriter sounds better!
They're both amazing guitars. I had a Songwriter Deluxe 2018. I ended up selling it a few years later. Have regretted it every moment since.
Sorry to hear that. One of my students has the same songwriter I do. Hers is brighter and mine sounds like an older guitar.
You did good man. Songwriter may be me backup guitar to the J45 ebony I’m getting. Thanks
J45 ebony? Cool. Thanks 🙏
Nice comparison! What are you using for recording? I think everything sounds a bit bright for some reason. The J45 I think sounds quite dark and thumpy in other videos.
It’s where he is picking. So far behind the sound hole makes guitars sound bright and removes bass. It’s a preference.
Just using my phone very low tech lol
Enjoyed the video Alex! Nice review! 🔥💯👍. Andrew from NB :)
Thanks brother
I have a Songwriter with a sunburst top! Best acoustic I ever had!
The Songwriter sounds so much more rounded and rich. The J-45TV reminds me of a 1961 J-50 that I played. They both have "Snap", but less in tone and sustain. I would always go with the Studio if these were the only instruments I could work with.
I agree. Thanks so much for watching
Well played dude. I felt you were more comfortable playing j45 maybe because the scale length, songwriter is longer.
Definitely
Songwriter is an all rounder, and longer scale length than most Gibson acoustics
. J-45 is the classic Gibson dry sound tone. Nice midrange that sits well in an ensemble. I’d keep ‘em both. 🎧
Yesir. I wish I could !
That one sounds nice but i like the Gerry gouegan guitar
Both sound great; but the Songwriter wins for me.
I agree
Bit of late response but my comment is, the Gibson songwriter is the best for my needs.
The Songwriter seems like it would stand out in a band of acoustic instruments. More clarity than similarly priced Martins and not really the same tone as other Gibsons…
Forget the guitars, the playing is excellent!
Really appreciate that 🙏
If only the the songwriter came in a sunburst
Yes I've only seem pictures of the sunburst and it is gorgeous
What strings
Phosphor Bronze lights. Sorry for the late reply
Songwriter for me i have a custom songwriter from music villa and it sounds beautiful like yours!
Heck yes!!!
Nice playing and guitars. What year is the songwriter?
It's brand new!
Songwriter прозвучал поинтереснее и побогаче, на мой взгляд.
Интересно было бы его сравнить с D28, или D35. Это их прямой конкурент из аналогичной древесины.
Хороший обзор, спасибо.
И вообще, я считаю, что Songwriter недооценëнная гитара, и видиосравнений с ней мало.
I can't read this but I certainly appreciate you watching my video!
Nice guitars thanks for sharing the video.😊
Thanks for watching
Hard to pick a "winner." Since they are both unique in their own ways. I love them both! I own the songwriter in the sunburst and its absolutely stunning. I own a Martin D-28 as well, and again, 2 completely different guitars. Love the Martin for the clarity and its a little easier for me to play. But the Songwriter has more of a bass thump to it. The J45 has the best bass thump ive ever played. I need a J45. I need a Martin Ceo-7 as well. A lot of needs, just not enough cashola!
I love the sunburst on the Songwriter
I prefer the Songwriter especially if you sing along. I find Mahogany sounds good for Country music and prefer Rosewood for Folk music
Me too
Both nice but i like the songwriter
Me too
Sound almost identical, too bright and jangly for me. I have a ‘82 Martin HD 28 😎
I think the song writer might be the one to have to beat,good luck doing it.
J45 records better