Guitar Talk – 2021 Slash Collection J45 Acoustic Review
Hey everyone, here is a review of the new 2021 Slash Collection J45 Acoustic from Epiphone
Let us know what you think in the comments and if you have anything you’d like me to cover in one of our new Q&A videos then drop me and email over at dan@guitargeargiveaway.co.uk
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The neck is definitely a little odd. I agree. It’s a V and not a C shape. Bought this about 2 days ago. It’s a very nice guitar. Sound is nice as well.
Even though the neck is different when I picked it up this morning I didn’t notice it like I did at first. Think I’m already getting used to the feel.
Great review thank you!
I'm not familiar. What's a "piezo"? 1:50
I’ve never quite understood the V neck. I think I could darken the fretboard, but I really wish he didn’t like such huge necks.
I had his Thunderbird and it was a badass in my collection but ultimately traded it locally for a Jazzmaster because the neck was just too fat.
Allo' Dan ! I just ordered this BEAST of a guitar' and your video was really helpful in making my decision! you are an honest reviewer, great player as well. keep it up, Man , Cheers on you, Mate.
What is the scale length? What pickup is in it? If it has the vtc by lr baggs in it I hope you like a cheap sounding pickup.
The ads describe the neck profile as a "C", but it's definitely a modified "V" which I personally dislike. I returned mine the day after it arrived. It's a very nice guitar otherwise, and a great price. I've decided I need to play a bunch of guitars before buying anything.
Nice video. I'm going with the Yamaha red label instead of this one after this video.
Thanks
these get grover and baggs , the v shape is not that great for strumming, in this video picup sounded terrible tho
I detest piezos. I’d drop in a K&K mini pure or a rare earth blend system. Amazing guitar though. Strongly considering this.
good and cheap
The deep neck with the Modified-V shape… the V shape gives you the reach of a thin neck. You get the stability of the neck against your palm, but with the corners knocked off into a V-shape gives you the reach… best neck I ever felt!
I've played all of the Epi IBG acoustics at one time or another, and have been impressed by how good they are. I might pick up the J-45 at some point, but for me, instead of paying more for the whole "Slash" gimmick, I'd need the price reduced significantly. I'm a grown man, not a fanboy. Same with something like the Martin "Cash" guitar. I mean, unless it's a guitar that really belonged to Johnny Cash, what's the attraction of having his name plastered on it?
something nice to have in count is the wider fretboard that epi´s acoustics brings
i wuld put gold gotoh tunners .. or just nickel .. with locked system
i did it finally and put a n lrbaggs vt into my hummingbird.. and … no parole.. just WOW.. don´t know what to do with my vermillion .. return ut back ..!? i still playing my humm and sitll thinking ists much much better .. rosewood fingerb. and bridge.. (or maybe ebony)… any tip or advice .. please… !
I was not a fan . I tried it up against a Yamaha Chinese version of The Red Label series. It was superior in every way. I was disappointed. I wanted to love the Epi.
I just ordered this guitar and I can't wait to get it in my hands
Can you compare this one VS the J-45 inspired by gibson? Love your reviews
I tought the pickup was a Lr baggs vtc?
Thanks for the review. I guess I like the color because I ordered one a few days before I saw this review. Was the action high because the neck needed to be adjusted or was the issue at the nut or bridge? Guess I will find out…. I played the regular inspired by model and liked the sound and feel ( fret job and action was good). I don’t usually go for signature models, but I have found with Epiphone the signature models seem to always be a step up from the regular model and worth the extra money. Hope I get lucky and mine comes with a better set up but I will report back for anyone else considering getting it.
Love these guitars… Do the Piezos sound like poop to anyone else? Doesn't do it for me.
The already went up $100
To me and I don't know if anyone else thinks this, but this and the Inspired by Gibson sound different from one another. I think it's the finish each uses. The inspired by sounds more open and woody toned and this sounds more like a legit brand new Gibson if that makes sense. Both sound really good. The only downside to this guitar is having slash all over it and the case. I'm not really into the whole signature guitar thing. I'm still debating on which one though. Then there are the Epiphone Texans which are a longer scale length and same finish on them as the Inspired by. Basically the Texans are the inspired by J-45 with a longer scale length and different colors and of course with the iconic e on the pick guard/scratch plate. Oh, choices… haha
I’m looking at the standard inspired by Gibson j45 and this one so anyone have a review on the lr baggs pickup vs the fishman sonicore? I understand a lot of the Gibson acoustics have the lr baggs system
The finish on the guitar is awesome! I'd like to order one but the neck makes me hesitate getting one. I've looked for one locally but none are available for me to try it out.
I really like this guitar. I think it sounds better than the Gibson j45 .its warmer & has more midrange too .
Great review man! Does it sound that much better than the regular j-45 inspired by Gibson .
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Glad to hear its a good guitar I just ordered one yesterday in the vermillion red Thanks.