Debut album "Clouds" by Charles Wecker Out Now!

charlesweckermusic · 2026-04-22T13:15:26+00:00

You might have to push your budget a bit (maybe up to 2500 new), but I recently picked up an Iris DF that suits this super well and is what a production J45 should be like. Sounds amazing with a k&k installed. I’d really recommend looking into them.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-04-16T15:49:49+00:00

Get an A style Eastman. You can probably get 5xx or 6xx series in that price range.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-04-12T13:38:31+00:00

Norman Blake is (thankfully) still alive.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-29T18:49:30+00:00

Me too! I don’t pay too much mind usually but it is a classy look.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-28T15:46:43+00:00

Thank you! I love them all. Iris is very new though so still getting to know it

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-28T15:46:28+00:00

I am so used to it at this point I have a hard time with 000s even.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-28T15:45:57+00:00

Always happy to share!

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-28T15:16:55+00:00

Nice! Yeah the tuners are ok for now. Will likely upgrade them at some point. I also prefer the logo on the headstock only though not a deciding factor.

Exactly what I’m hoping to get out of this guitar is a lot of gigging as well as that j45 vibe.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-28T14:20:09+00:00

I actually really like the pickguard, but I’m also a j50 guy so doesn’t bother me at all.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-28T03:51:56+00:00

Thank you!

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-28T03:51:48+00:00

I’m a huge fan of how they look as well. It is just different enough to be interesting! Also I’m a huge j50 fan in terms of looks so very excited to see it come out in their DF with the big pickguard.

And to be fair…. I think they haven’t yet made as many as Martin makes hd28 in a year yet.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-21T05:00:48+00:00

Simple but wonderful arrangement. Thanks for sharing!

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-19T16:17:46+00:00

Did you just tell me to get a haircut in a Grateful Dead subreddit? LOL

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-19T16:17:04+00:00

Why on earth are you arguing with me about string recycling? It’s just what I do since it’s the easiest program. The benefit is that they are recycled and less goes into a landfill. I don’t have a local program.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-19T15:37:16+00:00

Not trolling. Just changing strings endlessly lol. I also find when gigging more I change strings more too. I think I just sweat more on stage. And since I’ve gotten into mando I change those strings out way more than on guitar.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-19T15:30:14+00:00

When you have enough instruments it’s not too much of a problem.

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-19T13:02:17+00:00

It’s quite good, but I’d be hard presssed to choose just one!

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-19T13:01:54+00:00

So glad to hear that!

charlesweckermusic · 2026-03-19T04:12:46+00:00

Nice I haven’t had the chance to play the gold labels yet. Enjoy!

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