They saved this for an official Summer NAMM release & to people like me, it's worth the wait. I was thinking, Gibson makes some of the more iconic acoustic tones out there- Hummingbird, J-45, L-00, etc.- but they are beyond reach to the average working Joe & Jane. This G-Series, albeit only two introductory models, look promising. The 'senior' model you see above is the G-45 Standard.
The 'junior' model, is this G-45 Studio, junior only in terms of price reference. If you wish for a slightly deeper voicing, the Standard should be it; the gloss top & richlite bridge/ fretboard add to the instrument's density but not that significantly as both models are in the lighter side of things. Be informed that the utile neck material for both guitars are of mahogany pedigree & should be a familiar reference for the traditionalists amongst us.
By virtue of the appointments, we know that these Generation models are not detailed enough to outclass the Hummingbirds & Co. They are strictly introductory in the tier but won't wimp out in terms of details & performance- definitely deserving for those of us looking for an above average player without resorting to subordinate brand names. Waiting for these to be available here.
Price reference: USD999 (Studio)/ USD1,299 (Standard)
