A full review of the Gibson G-45 / The Guitar Breakdown
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Driftwood Guitars performs a thorough review of the Gibson G-45. The "Guitar Breakdown" is a revolutionary way of reviewing guitars, and offers potential customers the ability to see if the instrument will live up to their daily lifestyle, as well as hear how it sounds, and if its constructed properly.
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Chapters:
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2:28 - Features
5:44 - Playability
7:06 - Sound Quality
12:02 - Case Quality
15:00 - Scratch Resistance
15:55 - Dent Resistance
16:33 - Liquid Resistance
17:44 - String Tension Resistance
18:43 - Fall Test
19:53 - Trim/Joinery Quality
20:10 - Finish Quality
20:21 - Fret Quality
20:32 - Cut It Open & Look Inside
22:50 - The Final Scores - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Finally a review of this Generations series that doesn't gush ecstatic over them. Glad to see someone is willing to say 'the emperor has no clothes'... and back it up with testing. Kudos!
Thanks so much!
@@DriftwoodGuitars please do a Larrivee, and or 15/16 Series Martin! Maybee de glue the back instead of destroying it if possible? lol
That’s because the other “reviews,” aren’t reviews, they are demos from sellers who what to make money off of them. Driftwood, y’all doing the lords work :)
8:43 he couldve thrown a capo on & strummed it open & cover the port w the other hand . this " review " is meant only to make his guitars look better . not honest at all . imo
@@youtubeadmin.8673 the crummy glue job on the inside of that Gibson is unsat. I’m super happy I saw that. Don’t see how that’s “dishonest”. And his guitars are handmade. He’s showing factory guitars. They’re not even the same instrument; they just have the same shape. I’m sorry you blew your money on a Gibson.
Your series on reviewing guitars is the most honest on the internet. Thank you from the guitar buying public!
Yea right
These reviews are some of my favorite content right now. They have leapt beyond simple guitar reviews. I learn a ton with each video. Keep it up!
Same
I have the normal G-45 studio, without the weird side hole thingy, it’s got a pick-up in it, and it’s only 999, and I love it. It’s super lightweight, it sounds great, plays like a dream, and I like the fact that it’s super simple, no flashy shit. I also like that the satin finish is so light. It also smells super good…and it’s made in USA
Totally agree, was going to say exactly the same! Plus it has a hard case.
@@mandynuttall6627 they all have hard cases. Each one is built the same but with different wood. It’s all the same process and that process is done by hand.
I agree. It's an aesthetic choice for sure. The lacquer is definitely a miss, but I don't think most are defenders of Gibson QC. I'm nowhere near a Gibson fanboy, but I don't think you need to rate how it looks unless it's drastically different. This looks like an acoustic, and I like the minimal flash.
This might be a problem on a lesser company, but he does go out of his way to state that this is a Gibson, so there is value in that name. That is a truth that some people need to accept.
Not saying it's right, but it is true.
For me, someone looking to get into an acoustic. This is a an entry point for a Gibson that I'm actually looking forward to.
I’m glad you like yours.
I like mine, but only at the price I paid for it ($670). It helps when I don’t compare how it sounds to other J45s, and just let it be it’s own thing.
Any issues with the G45? Wondering if it is holding up ok...
This is one of the best series on the entire network. I know it breaks a lot of guitar enthusiast's hearts to see a guitar cut in half, but I think it's great. Here's my stupid analogy... Most intelligent folks I know go to a new restaurant, check out the restrooms (bathroom) to see if they are clean and well maintained, before they sit down to eat the food. I think it's extremely nice to know how much care went inside of my guitar, ("a place you can't see") before you shell out your hard earned pay !
I love this series! Please keep it up!
This is an excellent review series - the best I have seen. A great exploration of the design, build, finish, sound and overall quality and I really love the consistency in the format of the reviews - this is great for comparative purposes. Brilliant! 👏👏👏👏
I would love for you to keep doing acoustic guitar reviews! So nice to see reviews from someone who isn't trying to sell the guitar and is as knowledgeable as you!
Came here to hear the words, "leaves a lot to be desired," and was not disappointed 🤣
I love this series and really hope it catches fire in the guitar playing community. Please cut into an orangewood next!
Really love this series!
These are the best reviews of any kind of any product on the internet. Outstanding. The care and passion that you put into these videos are inspiring.
Been checking out some of your content. Great content! You’re reiterating so much of what I’ve told people for years who buy guitars based on a brand name alone without really doing their research. Just excellent points, & I’m glad I found your channel. Take care!
hard to believe that the Gibson is in the same relative price range as the Yamaha AC5R which is an amazing instrument with a great build (made in Japan) and fantastic tone.. would love to see & hear your thoughts on it
Now this is how an acoustic guitar should be reviewed! Outstanding! You might consider trying the drop-ball test on more than one spot on the top and back. If the ball falls where there's bracing, it might hold up fine, but in a spot with no bracing might be more telling. Thanks for your great work!
Just found your channel. Excellent content. Instant subscription for me. I will be binging for a while to catch up. This breakdown series of yours stands head and shoulders above all other reviews. I believe this will become the ultimate litmus test that all guitars shall be measured against. Well [insert expletive here] done!!!
I've been thinking about one of those and glad you guys opened it up. No chance I am getting it.
Brutal review. Still waiting for the V-Bracing video!
This is such a great idea. This is a best review of a any guitar I’ve ever seen. Fantastic job!!! Can’t wait for the next one. Would love to see how a $1200 Martin stacks up.
Yea
Seeing them saw it in half would be awesome
for those funds, and a Nazareth made Martin, your looking at somehting like a 15 or 16 maybe 17 series. Price point being closer to 1400-1700 for the intermediate.
That was a great in-depth review I was on the fence about getting this one but after that video I'll be saving my money. Thanks, good job 👍
Got really impressed with the reviews, absolutely awesome! A great service to the consumers keep it up guys !
Your Reviews are spot on with detail...thanks for the breakdowns on all points both good and bad...
I love your videos and look forward to seeing each one. I have been surprised at some of the entry level guitars on their quality, making them well worth the money. Now that you are doing the mid-level series I would expect higher standards, but as for this Gibson, that is not the case and I think your grades on the interior were much too generous. I hope they see this and make some changes. Thanks for all you do!
Good lord this channel have some great stuff. Kudos
Good honest review....Superb work and keep up the tear down series!!!
Guitar companies are going to fear your honest reviews!
"Oh it breaks my heart to see those stars smashing a perfectly good guitar"
This is an amazing review show and I’d love to see more! Especially comparisons to some of the more expensive guitars, like the 2-3k range. Great video!
You're asking him to buy one for 3K and then saw it in half.
@@doglover31418 lol yeah I realize it’s probably not going to happen, just my curiosity speaking
Thank you for delivering an honest guitar review. I get tired of guitar publications and channels that fawn over every single piece of gear. This seriously is a great review: fair, unvarnished (hehe) and thorough. Also, kudos for the lovely production quality and editing.
Yeah like orangewood. You would think orangewood guitars were high end martins. I own one and for the price they are decent at best
Love the format and care put into your review! I have the first run of the G-45 and wow...I'm glad I have that and not this. Seems the original was too good of a deal and they regretted it. Mine does have binding on the top, sounds great with no intonation issues, and even came with a hard-shell case. All that for $200 less MSRP!
I played an older G45. It sounded really big and full. I didn't have the cash at the time, and when I went back, it was gone. I'm glad I'm not going for one of the new ones.
This series is amazing; I truly look forward to these!
One thing to note from a science guy who can’t help but notice things like this :) the graphs you show at the end when tallying up the different scores should not have a trend line tracing the bar peaks. This would make sense if you were graphing something over time, or if your categories had some logical, ascending or descending order to them; basically, measuring or even showing the degree of change over the x-axis isn’t necessary when your x-axis consists of items that could be placed in any order without affecting the overall results. Just wanted to throw that out there. Thanks again for making great content like this.
Tldr
I OWN ONE AND JUST BOUGHT A 2ND ONE! RIVALS $6000 GUITARS EVEN IF THE INSIDE HAS SOME GLUE IN IT. I FORGOTMY 50+ OTHER EXPENSIVE GUITARS FOR THIS
@@blktie2003 You sound like some one who loves the last guitar he bought until he buys another one. Excuse me if I don't take you seriously.
You sound bought her over the fact that I bought a guitar that happens to sound really good every guitar has a personality @@maplebones
That was a pretty ruthless set of tests that makes it impossible to hide flaws. Well done!
Best acoustic guitar content on TH-cam. Just subbed. Looking forward to future episodes
Sort of apples to oranges as my latest purchase was Nylon string. I paid $900 for a Yamaha NTX3 (brand new) sitka/walnut. Wood inlaid rosette, maple binding, nice back strip, ebony fretboard and bridge, and their shiny new Atmosfeel electronics system.
I mean, I get it, labor is more here in the states, but the quality differences are sort of jaw dropping.
"If you were to buy this guitar and sell it later you'd probably get most of your money back."
Not after this video 😂
Great tear down guys, cheers from Australia. Keep up the fantastic reviews. :)
I appreciate an honest appraisal of any product, and this was a good example and evaluation. I will definitely give this model a test drive to verify the reviewer’s opinions, and compare to my own perceptions. Ultimately for me, only the sound of a guitar matters.
I watched these videos after having already bought a Gibson G-45. Maybe you were very unlucky with the one you bought. Maybe I was very lucky with the one I bought. Mine has perfect intonation according to my Snark and my Polytune. Mine has no visible glue squeeze out. All the bracings reach the kerfing in mine as far as can be seen - and that is almost everywhere given the hole in the side. I can't feel any grit under the nitrocellulose.
As always, this series opens eyeballs to truth. I have watched about 8 reviews of this guitar and in each one I walked away feeling "meh" about the sound, and your demo justified my feelings. I walked away from Gibson acoustics decades ago in favor of lesser known but better built and voiced brands at the typical Gibson price point.
In this case, at this price, I could choose any upper end Yamaha, like the Red Label series that also comes with a hard case, and it would blow this G series out of the water.
Interesting to see which Brands are really worth it the PRS was shocking
Gibson acoustics in the last few years have been EXCELLENT. But starting in the J series..
The old G45 is phenomenal and came with a hard case for $999. Mine has absolutely no flaws and plays so so well
The J-45s are on another level and hold their own against Martin
These are great videos! Very informative. I would love to see a Cordoba C12 on your breakdown table
Love this series and love watching your videos. Id be interested in seeing the Martin DRS2 in the future if possible.
Since you’re delving into the intermediate category of guitars, how about doing the Martin Road Series next?
I remember there was a lot of controversy regarding the shift from the DRS1 and 2, to the D10-E spruce/sapele models, essentially trading a Hard Shell case, for a soft shell case and a tuner.
Road series is made in Mexico so something like the 000-15m would be much more comparable to this guitar.
When I was looking for solid wood new guitar made in USA in the 1000 to 1500 price range, I generaly looked at Martins and Taylors . I did not like the tone or fit and finish of these and when I looked at the lable I was surprised to see they were all made in Mexico . I felt like these were really a ripp off .I knew Martin manufactured some of there lower end guitars that sold for around 600 which were great for that price point , but not Taylor . Any way I saw the Gibson J45 Avant Guarde on the wall and was blown away by the tone , fit and finish and price point of 1699 back in 2016 . I liked the tightness of the wallnut they used on the sides and neck which is unconventional but definitly gave it a unique voicing of its own . I was able to shop around and pick one up new with Gibson hard shell case , no flimsy gigbag for 1400. I also own a Takimine EF341c laminate sides are laminated maple . This guitar is probably one of the best stage guitars ever made . Its super stable , mine has a hole through back from dropping but always remains set up perfect . Also never feeds back . This guitar cost 1400 for a laminate guitar but worth every penny .
I own a G-45 Studio (Discontinued model) and a G-00. Both are excellent guitars, and I like they sound better than more expensive Gibson's. Definitely try them in person if you can.
I did and they are not the best.any godin solid wood acoustic wipes the floor with them and then some
I love this thorough and honest review!
I'd love you guys to review one of the mid range Faith guitars like the Neptune or similar.
Finally someone is doing this kind of review with guitars!!!! (Up until now, I've only seen this with shoes.) Well done, man! Keep the good work!
For 1200 you can get a nice Larrivee or Eastman! I would be SHOCKED if Larrivee in particular, had this level of sloppiness , and they all have maple binding too!
What larivees can you get for that price…. I want a larivee
@@qtoelke6208 Check out Om-3 Recording series, its a really nice satin finish all solid American made(yes that doesnt always mean good) but if u look for used ones u can get em for less than 1500$. Pretty much any of their satin models are less than 2k and Jean Larrivee makes really great quality all solid/wood binding/American made guitars that dont cost thousands.
I have a $300 guitar that's well finished and well constructed than this gibson g45. So much for "American made" . I'm so glad that this kind of review is available, it really goes to show you which company really do care providing good products rather than cash grab..
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As always thanks for making this kind of reviews driftwood guitars! I'm really looking forward on what's your opinion about Taylor vbracing.
Outsourced built I hope
@@thomasfazzio7196 For $300 it's no doubt Chinese.
Loving your stuff!
I like the honesty in these reviews!
This video deserves far more views! I'm pretty disappointed by the results, but somehow not surprised. It's clearly built to a price point while trying to keep it built in the US, which I appreciate. Every feature adds to the bill of materials and labor costs. But the drywall anchor and the rosette sticker? Shocking.
Of course everybody and their dog are "reviewing" this new series which generally just means they play a short clip. End of story. Thank you for a total literal breakdown. Very impressive. I was interested in the little G-00 but now I'll pass.
I picked up G-00 last week and haven't put it down, I love it! not sure about the G-45 though.
This is a great breakdown. Thanks!
This video surprised me. Actually sawing in half was bold. Good info!
Chris and Matt, I watched this review with great interest. I own a 2019 G-45 Studio, and noticed quite a few differences. My Studio has a walnut fretboard and bridge, both of which look way nicer than the ebony on the instrument you reviewed. The finish on my guitar is similarly applied, but it seems as though the workers took an extra moment to wipe the dust off mine. I am a fan of satin finished Gibsons, I own a pair of electrics with their satin laquer, but the quality is far better than the acoustic models. I can also appreciate the "tightness" of the tone. That doesn't mean "precise" voicing, it means that the guitar sounds strangled when it is new. My G-45 has gone through two full years of living in Nova Scotia, Canada and has experienced the extremes of the 4 seasons that we get here. Cold, cold winters than can be both damp and dry, sopping wet spring season, hot summers with humidity that is smothering, and autumns that are pretty much perfect and allow recovery and recharging. The original G-45 series came with hardshell Yorkville cases (Canadian made), that are pretty nice with decent latches and a wonderful lining. I had to purchase D'addario humidipacks though, but this isnt a big deal because I use them in all my instruments. The advantage of the hard case, matched with two full years of seasoning have allowed my guitar to open up a bit, and the tone has mellowed a bit. There isn't the full bass that a J-45 has, but the low frequencies are starting to come through, and the upper notes are more bell like than the guitar that was reviewed.
The earlier G-45 Studio and Standards did come with on board pickups, either Fishman or LR Baggs, which allow them to be plugged in. The pickups are well placed, with the controls in the soundhole and batteries discreetly tucked inside out of sight.
In closing, I must disclose that my Gibson G-45 did require an extensive setup 3 months into ownership. After fighting insanely high action and poor intonation, I sent it back to the store. One of the top luthiers in my area spent a fair amount of ltime and effort fixing the nut, shaving and adjusting the saddle so that it was in tune and proper height, steaming out a dent in the side of the fretboard that appeared after a few weeks of ownership and tidying up various boo-boos.
What was a $1299 CAD guitar (new out of the box) became a $1550 guitar, (at warranty labor and parts prices). The tone of the guitar post repairs was really different, and it has improved over the two years of ownership. I also own a Martin D16GT, so I can appreciate a mid-priced product, but the Martin simply blows the Gibson away when it comes to fit and finish.
Thanks for humouring me
Nice reply, Bill. I too have a 2019 G-45 Studio model. It's a nice, solid guitar and the tone has only improved over the past couple of years. The hard case is nice, but I keep mine on a stand. I'm in Tennessee and I keep my office/guitar room around a constant 50% humidity, so no problems there. I purchased the guitar from Wildwood Guitars in Colorado for $999.00 and they did a fantastic job with the setup; I've had no problems at all with intonation, action, or anything else. The top is smooth with absolutely none of the problems with grit indicated in this video. This is the only Gibson guitar I own, but I think it's a good one, and it looks much better than the current iteration of the model. There may be better guitars for the money, but I would buy this one again. I don't, however, think I'd buy one of the current models.
Dang man.. for $1550 you shoulda bought a J15.. a luxury instrument.
@@robbiecleighmarks3088 lol, L&M spent the money.
I have one of these too. I tried a bunch of guitars and I liked this one the most. I tried some Martin’s and Taylors and I really liked the g45 studio (2019). Maybe I got a good one? I don’t know but I really liked it. That’s why I got it and the price was right. The only problem I had was the Velcro for the battery box kept coming loose from the neck block. I superglued it and all is well. I’ll put strap locks on it eventually. It’s ok for the money. I wanted a workhorse and this is it for me.
@@udertyrat I too have 2020 g-45 studio, and it’s a freaking awesome guitar. Well worth the 999.
I played an older G45 and it was gorgeous. But the acoustic I liked the most was a j45.
So glad you did this Chris! Ive been thinking seriously about purchasing this very model for awhile. The only reason Ive held off ordering one for this long, is because Ive played several Gibsons in the past, and the sound quality is not predictable at all on them. You can play 10 identical models, and out of those 10, you are going to find 1, maybe 2, that are absolute cannons, with the most loud and beautiful tone you could want. The rest, not so much. You are basically going to get 10 different sounds out of those 10 identical guitars. I'm a Martin guy, so Im pretty spoiled when it comes to how an acoustic guitar should sound. Lol. I really did want one of these. You saved me some money Brother. Thanks!
Martin makes the same proportion of duds as everybody else . What you're paying for from Martin is status.
This video is so well done. Thank you for the in depth analysis. My only complaint is that you wouldn’t cut the guitars open so you could do something like donating them to a music school for students when you are done.
Thanks for the hard work, it's probably very hard for a guitar builder to become a guitar destroyer.
It certainly is.
@@DriftwoodGuitars crowd fund, de glue the backs, fix em up and re sell or auction to ur community. You could get a ton of engagement like that possibly donate for a write off too! I love ur channel either way!
Gibson has always been one of those brands that has been out of my price range. Watching reviews of both the electrics, and now acoustics leaves me wondering if the price point is for name only, because QC on both Elec. and acoustics has been very poor. I'm just glad that there are folks like you reviewing these guitars.
Gibson electrics are the best guitars on the market, period. If you don’t own one, you don’t know. I wouldn’t trade my Les Pauls for anything, ever.
@@dustinpayne2 I agree. I own two Les Paul's, an SG Modern and a J-45 AG, and they're all impeccable, amazing instruments. Every brand of every type of product has lemons, it's just the nature of the business, but I haven't received one with any of my Gibson guitars.
Excellent review. Thanks! I’m surprised it didn’t come with a pick up.
Great review, and great channel! I would love to play a driftwood guitar one day. I think I´m lucky I got a 2020 j-15 last year, seems like much more guitar for the money, I love mine!
For $1200, One can get an Eastman which admittedly are imported from the East, but they are fabulous guitars in every way IMHO. And they come with top level Hardshell cases.
I have always said the best high end, factory, acoustic guitar I ever heard was an old Gibson. The worst high end, factory, acoustic guitar I ever heard was an old Gibson.
Or a used MIJ Alvarez Yairi or MIJ Yamaha.
Yes Eastmans are fantastic. I own one and wondered how it compares as am intrigued by these new Gibsons with sound ports.
I'd really like to see you do this on a lower end American made Martin. 000-15m would be interesting to see compared to this Gibson. I'm really enjoying your videos.
Yeah, I’d love to see one of those. I love the tone of them in videos and love my HD-28. I haven’t been able to find the 000-15 in person in the last year or so that I’ve been looking at them and I wonder how they compare quality wise to the higher end Martins.
Great review! Would love to see you guys break down the Martin Road series
Awesome video, glad I caught it. I'd like to see if you guys do a breakdown on the new Taylor AD22. Kind of looks like a Martin triple O with a Taylor logo. I love my Martin so I'm very interested. Awesome videos as always
22:07 Plastic Drywall Anchor used in the guitar for the strap buttons. Absolutely shocking.
Was scrolling comments. Saw this. Checked to make sure I wasn't hallucinating. Yeah, that's all I need to know.
@@holstorrsceadus1990 As a Gibson Fan Boy I wish it was a hallucination but it looks real. I struggle to reconcile my love of their history and beauty of their guitars with questionable manufacturing practices…
I really like these videos! My only qualm is that your"entry level" reviews started above my guitar budget. 😋 I'd really love to see some reviews of even more budget guitars. At least a few...
Specifically: A) one or two sub-$200 guitars from Amazon (or wherever, but hopefully something that sells well, as an example of what people are actually buying), so we can see if low cost really does equal crap or if they're actually decent/ok/fair purchases for a beginner or otherwise spendthrift. B) a few guitars in $200 - $400 as I think this is likely many folks actual entry level.
I think a lot of people who don't know if they're going to like learning guitar aren't going to want to shell out over $400-$500, or even less, and some, frankly just can't afford to spend more, than this. My budget keeps me below $300. I just don't feel like I can justify it. Any more than that, for me, is a luxury and feels like something to be earned as a reward by finally learning how to actually play a little something.
I don't think a more expensive instrument would necessarily even give someone more desire/push to learn, but rather, could be a larger point of buyers remorse if they don't progress as quickly as they hoped/imagined. Plus if you travel around with and beat up a cheap guitar it doesn't hurt like an expensive guitar would. Just my thoughts. My opinion could clash with others, but I don't know.
But, if this series is aimed a little more at those who already play and are looking to move into a more expensive instrument, then they're on the right track. Very enjoyable to watch and listen to.
If you're a rank beginner - ignore reviews. Buy a second hand Yamaha FG700s for $100 on FB/CL/Offer up and you're set. It's an unbeatable guitar for the money. If you're still playing every day after a year - skip the $500 range and buy a second hand $1000 guitar for $300-$500 to be your first great one, and then you'll figure the rest out from there.
@@joshfoss7407 I beg to differ... a beginner, or anyone honestly, who ignores reviews does so to their detriment. They don't want something cheap... they want something inexpensive. (By that I mean still low cost, but getting the most value for their dollar possible. Learning on a crappy cheap instrument can be impossible in some cases, and therefore, off-putting to a beginner... so, low cost/high value.) Otherwise they're going to get sold on something they may regret. Something like this Gibson. They may know the brand, then a sales person will tell them how great it is (because salespeople gonna sell), and they'll be convinced, while an informed shopper will know to steer away from this one at this price or maybe altogether. (On name recognition alone, I doubt this guitar will ever fall in price to where its true usefulness would dictate. Maybe it should actually cost about half what it does. I haven't seen the inside of a guitar of lower cost like that, so maybe this is more in line with how they're constructed. I honestly don't know.
As for your Yamaha suggestion, I see them range from just under $100 to over $500 for that very model you suggest (I only see them used, so I don't know what they cost new). Obviously, the right answer is you always buy the cheapest, if they're all the same, but cutting one of those up to see how the value compares to these is my point. If the Yamaha is cleaner, and better made, then even the higher $500 offers are going to be better than this Gibson, and the lower price offers are an even better deal. But how can I know that? How does an actual entry-level budget-priced guitar compare with these "entry-level" marketed guitars and even with more advanced models.
I always shop around. For one person's good anecdote, there is usually a correspondingly bad anecdote, so I would never just buy this Yamaha because you say it's a good guitar. I don't know you or what you look for in a guitar. Yours is one opinion, and I like some data to my decisions. We may differ in our sound preference, so the more I know, the better my purchase decision will be.
One last point of contention (mind you, this is all just for the sake of argument), but how reliable is a guitar that was $1000 new and goes for less than half its price on the used market? Used is where you see the real value perception of an instrument, and if its lost 50% or more of its value, there is a reason. Sometimes it can be as simple as just being a good guitar with no name recognition, in which case, that's a good score, but if it's a name brand... it should be holding its price better than that, so it's kind of worrisome if it gets to a price so low.
The ultimate point still lies... reviews to flesh out that sort of knowledge are very helpful.
I agree with Josh. Get a used Yamaha, have a knowledgable person look it over/do a setup, and play that thing. After you learn some stuff, you will know what you like and don't like, can feel what feels good or bad, and can actually give a guitar a test run. If you can play a guitar, then just set your budget and keep trying guitars in your budget until one "fits".
I love these reviews! Right on point to know what you're getting for your money. Suggestions: Let us know what the total possible points are. And tell us at the end of the video how this guitar stacked up against rivals in its price range.
I really appreciate this review which covers points that 'sellers' will never mention. Thank you.
I would be interested in seeing you do this with the Epiphone Inspired J-45 for comparison with the G-45. The Epiphone is about 40% of the price, and I'd suspect it is built better.
Owning one I would like to see that to
I got the inspired by j-45 and it's a great guitar! Tried it up against this same guiltar and felt that the Epiphone blew it outta the water.
The Epiphone Aj45me is basically the same as the inspired by version and is a very well built guitar with a great sound
While I absolutely love Gibson and they're my main go to guitar I will say their prices for what you get is absolutely ridiculous.
they are clearly selling the name. they can keep it. no one sees a headstock through a recording. and if the finish is that thin, it would be a disposable item to gig or tour with. so who would actually buy this cheap looking and sounding guitar at 3x its intrinsic value? maybe just an insecure novice.
@@chillpillology I guess I'm an insecure novice because my Gibson guitars are the ones that I play the most and the best guitars I've got !?
@@auntjenifer7774 i was clearly talking about this particular guitar. have another martini.
@@chillpillology I completely agree. They are simply selling the name. This is a crap acoustic offering from Gibson, but they know all too well that some headstock snob chump will buy it simply because it says Gibson.
I have always wanted to own a Gibson. This new design makes the case for owning one all the more compelling. Brilliant!
Bless you dude, I love these. It would be interesting so see how the Yamaha FG5 (made in Japan) and the Guild D-20 (US made) shape up, although it would break my heart to see these beauties sawn in half.
Would really like to see a Breedlove in this series
+1 on a Breedlove. One of the better "lesser known" American brands.
+2. I was recently in the market for an inexpensive acoustic with a pickup, and Breedloves beat everything else in that category in local shops but a good margin.
Love this series, however, I will say that the Gibson silkscreen, while not a super premium feature shouldn't be taken as bad. Gibson has been doing it that way on their cheaper guitars for decades. My 1964 B-25 had a gold silkscreen (which I think looks way better than the silver one on this) and it gave it a nice look. Keep up the good work guys!
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I played a new J45 standard at the store a few days ago and the saddle pocket was cut so poorly the tusq bridge was leaning forward. The fret board edges were not rolled at all, and the black nut had deep sanding scratches. Still sounded good, so I imagine it would be great after a new bone nut and saddle that fit properly and roll the edges on the board.
Fantastic video. Thanks!!
Could you all review an Eastman acoustic?
I would love to see a breakdown of a Seagull or Simon & Patrick guitar. They seem to be good value guitars but I think everyone would like to see how the craftsmanship compares
Ditto.
Same. I have a Seagull S6 which is often mentioned as the best beginner guitar around 500 bucks. Would be cool to see how this looks from the inside!
Thank you for what you do to inform us . And educate me on so many areas .on guitar s and material s tools that I didn't know about . And prices comparing at different levels . Your friend Dan
I build, repair and collect guitars. My favorite all time is a Zager ZAD-80. Mine has a cedar top. Plays and sounds awesome
Hahaha, you gave the soft shell case more love than the Guitar. Great review, thank you. I took away alot from that, thanks again.
And now he's got a case that needs a guitar to go in it. :D
@@eyeofamon lol
The drywall anchor is especially egregious.
I came across a really great feeling and sounding Gibson j15 back in November of 2015 and bought it. Still love it and play it every day. throughout 2016 I would pick up other j15s in stores to compare them and I’ll say that they were very hit and miss. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised with Gibson’s Qc back then, but I definitely got lucky with my guitar. The g45 doesn’t impress me at all.
You guys are one of my new favorite channels. I REALLY liked this guitar review. I've become a fan of Eastman guitars. I'd love to see a review of one of those using your criteria. I'd suggest the E20OM. I've got the TC version (baked top). I'd love to play one of yours one day.
How are you finding the TC top? Do you think it will open up further?
@@akfisher7138 Fantastic. Hard to say, it already sounds great!
As hard as it is to see them cut in half (like the boot guy who does the same) it’s eye opening. Great review, what a shame to see the lack of care inside that instrument. Coasting on a brand name…
A beautiful acoustic guitar and sounds great as well!
Did you watch the video?!
@@sihall1975 yes
@@GetBehindTheMule69 fair enough! I thought it was an average quality guitar with an average sound, and definitely not worth the money, but each to their own.
Thanks for the review! I was about to buy it.
Listening to you rag on this guitar during and after the playing segment was somewhat ironic since out here in tv land wearing headphones it sounded, or maybe recorded, great.
Man, I had his Driftwood guitar, sounded amazing. I went ahead and cut it in half. Just like I had thought, the craftsmanship was second to none 😂
Love the vids
Now that was funny...
Wow, this was the most rationale and understandable review I’ve seen on the internet. I did cringe when the guitar was dropped as well as when it was sawed open…. But sacrifices must be made!
A Martin 000-15m review please. Great work, amazing this series!
Super informative! Mythbusters! The great brand that makes poor guitars... that's good to know.
With time, you get used to the massacre, and there is something very joyful to see these guitars being taken apart.
And, let's face it, who hasn't dreamed of doing the same thing, at least once in his life?!
I expected the inside would be messy and when you cut it open, it did.
Nice review and I completely agree with your opinions on it. I would love to see you review the Recording King RD-328 some time too. It's an all solid wood, Adirondacks Bruce top and solid East Indian Rosewood back inside, guitar that tries to mimic the Martin D-28. But it's only about $750.00.
Chris, I have a pretty good idea what would happen if I did the 18" Carbide Ball Drop Test to the top and back of any of my Martin Custom Shop guitars. What does happen when you do this test to a Custom made Driftwood guitar?
Supposedly , Gibson’s new management was going to improve the product. From the looks of it , not yet? You’re looking at maybe, at most, an extra half hour to wipe the glue joints clean and get the bracing cut and fitted right? Why turn out a defective product , no matter the price and wood composition? Somebody below mentioned removing the back versus cutting it in half. Without any binding , I suspect that might not be possible without some irreparable damage?
Yeah I don't understand why they wouldn't just do a better job. It seems like the quality you'd see from cheaper overseas made guitars not American made. It's almost like someone tried to do a crappy job. I actually live in Bozeman and drive past the factory everyday. It's disappointing to see this.
I’m always more impressed with a builder who also plays…and in this case pretty well. Trying to describe sound quality in words is always a bit odd. Your use of the word “plasticy” nailed it. This guitar looks cheap, sounds cheap, is not cheap.
"Pretty well"? He's an exceptional guitar player.
What a real review. An honest critique.
I like your attention to detail!
I'm a fan of Furch guitars, and would love to see you cut open one of these. A nice one from blue series perhaps?.
I own two of them, blue grand auditoiums, a 6 and 12 string. Holy cow they are magnificent!
@@Felipe_de_Oliveira wth??? Lmao
@@Felipe_de_Oliveira 🤯
@@BobPerrone I recognize you from the phrase "holy cow" :) Saw your comments here and there a few months back how you discovered this "best kept secret in the builder's world" and "finally found my last guitar"... looks like you just couldn't stop and had to get another one, didn't you? I can't help but to laugh... happy for you! Greetings from an owner of two 10yo Furchs.
@@arthurblinger6572 nope, after actually handling a J 45 after seeing this video I couldn't help myself! Lol