Short scale / 12 fret?

[PieterK]

Originally Posted by Teleman52

does it have a v profile? Thats good news, im sort of interested in one of these but i was worried it would have the same profile as the j45 which, for me is the most uncomfortable neck. Its wide and thin and gives me cramps

Oooh...wait...I missed the V profile comment before. I'm not sure where that came from.

The neck is decidedly not V-like. Modern, flattish; probably as you meant it, thin. I think I originally described it yesterday as a flat C; something along those lines.

[WoodBlues]

Thanks everyone, found a local store with a J-45 and a J-35. I'll go make a mind of my own about the scale length.

Comments have been very helpful

Originally Posted by PieterK

Oooh...wait...I missed the V profile comment before. I'm not sure where that came from.

The neck is decidedly not V-like.

It came from me, via the Gibson specs:

Neck
Species: Mahogany
Profile: V-Profile
Heel Shape: Round
Thickness: 1.725" at Nut
Truss Rod: Single Action

[PieterK]

Originally Posted by Willie Voltaire

It came from me, via the Gibson specs:

Huh. Weird.

Maybe they changed it up? It is Gibson after all. Nothing ever makes any sense on Planet Gibson.

Originally Posted by PieterK

Huh. Weird.

Maybe they changed it up? It is Gibson after all. Nothing ever makes any sense on Planet Gibson.

^Truth! As a friend of mine who worked for Gibson once said, "There's reality, then there's Henryality."

I thought the neck on my J-35 was perfect. A nice handful, but not a baseball bat. I detected a hint of a V in it, but the spec sheet says "rounded."

[WoodBlues]

I just came back from trying a J-35. What a dream to play!
Fat neck, low action, the guitar is light and open sounding

I also tried a J-45 and a J-15, didn't like em! Also, I usually don't like Gibson acoustics, I had tried an Hummingbird before, not for me.
This one is plays and sounds like butter.
I also love the vintage touch.

The only problem, the rosewood on the fretboard and bridge it is very light colored and striped. No my cup of tea, I usually like dark rosewood.

I'm showing it to my S.O. tomorrow night and might very well get it!

Originally Posted by WoodBlues

I just came back from trying a J-35. What a dream to play!
Fat neck, low action, the guitar is light and open sounding

I also tried a J-45 and a J-15, didn't like em! Also, I usually don't like Gibson acoustics, I had tried an Hummingbird before, not for me.
This one is plays and sounds like butter.
I also love the vintage touch.

The only problem, the rosewood on the fretboard and bridge it is very light colored and striped. No my cup of tea, I usually like dark rosewood.

I'm showing it to my S.O. tomorrow night and might very well get it!

As a (recently) former J-35 owner, I have to say that they are GREAT guitars! The neck carve alone is reason enough to want one, but the tone is so much livelier than the other Gibson slope-shoulders, it's almost unfair to compare them. Put a bone saddle on it, and you'll be in heaven -- lots of punch and shimmer, but the classic Gibson "thump" is right there when you want it. I haven't played a single J-45 that I've liked as much as my J-35. That said, you also might look at the J-29. The rosewood back and sides add an impressive depth and resonance.

It's funny that you noted the light fretboard -- usually the firestripe pickguard is the dealbreaker!

[fazool]

You mentioned a "slinky" feel. As already stated - that's unrelated to 12 or 14.

You did not mention string gauge. That plays an important part in that feel.

[WoodBlues]

Originally Posted by fazool

You mentioned a "slinky" feel. As already stated - that's unrelated to 12 or 14.

You did not mention string gauge. That plays an important part in that feel.

That's a good point, I just realised that my Reso came with 12s. I might try and put some 12s on my Larrivee to see how it feels first.

Originally Posted by WoodBlues

That's a good point, I just realised that my Reso came with 12s. I might try and put some 12s on my Larrivee to see how it feels first.

I believe your reso also has a 25" scale length -- halfway between "long" and "short," so the slinkiness may be coming from the lighter strings. I also wonder if the trapeze tailpiece has anything to do with it...

[TBman]

Originally Posted by WoodBlues

That's a good point, I just realised that my Reso came with 12s. I might try and put some 12s on my Larrivee to see how it feels first.

Is your resonator wood or metal? I'm going to pick one up this summer so I'm starting my research early.

[TBman]

Duplicate (dumb phone, lol)

[Guitar1083]

http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars.../512ce-12-fret

[WoodBlues]

Originally Posted by Willie Voltaire

I believe your reso also has a 25" scale length -- halfway between "long" and "short," so the slinkiness may be coming from the lighter strings. I also wonder if the trapeze tailpiece has anything to do with it...

When I mention the slinkiness, I refering to the fact that on both my D-05 and Boucher 000, I have to dig in with the finger.
When I play my reso or the Gibson, it requires less force.

[B Chas]

Ever tried a vintage LG-2? They're not collectable so they're affordable. I've seen late 40s and 50s models at reasonable prices (also seen them not so reasonable). Short scale, 14 frets to the body, 19 fret total. Necks came in 1-11/16 & 1-3/4. Necks are considered full and sometimes referred to as baseball bat because of their size. Some 60s models had 1-5/8 super small nut, not something I'd like. Just a thought.