Members TIMP3 Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 Well I am really dreaming here but..... I realized a couple of weeks ago that I no longer have any desire to play electric guitar. I have a Martin D16GT (a lifelong dream) and love it. I keep finding myself going back to it over and over. I am going to sell my small electric rig and use the money to put a down payment on a Gibson Acoustic (another lifelong dream) but want something that will not mimic the Martin. I am thinking Hummingbird or Songwriter but here is the kicker, I am left handed so playing a bunch of guitars and deciding is pretty much out the window. I do have a trip planned to Nashville in Sept. and am going to try to spend some time at the Gibson store but was just wandering your guys opinions. Or any other recommendations on guitars that have a nice deep low end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members masterbuilt Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 The songwriter is a beautiful guitar and better quality on average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordchunker Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 It`s hard to beat a J45 imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 If it's your dream to own a Gibson, you might as well go all the way. J-45 But if it's deep bass you're after, get a rosewood one, rather than mahogany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIMP3 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 ^^^^ dream but not stuck on. What others would you guys suggest that have that nice deep bass to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted July 2, 2010 Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 ^^^^ dream but not stuck on. What others would you guys suggest that have that nice deep bass to them. The J-100 is pretty nice and not excessively pricey. It's the less garish version of the J-200. If you can live w/ "used", look for one of the mahogany b/s ones from the early 90s...fantastic sounding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted July 2, 2010 Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 Deep low end... Big ol Jumbo. Wood and bling to taste. I like the maple ones, cause you usually get some nice crispy top end to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIMP3 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 Any preferences as to body-Jumbo, Dred, Orchestra, Parlor?Body wood? Rosewood, Mahogany, Maple?Bling quotient? Simple, moderate, fancy?Scale length?What is your predominate style-Aggressive Strumming, Fingerstyle, Flatpicking? DRED, ROSEWOOD, STRUMMING/ FLAT PICKING (MOSTLY STRUMMING), SIMPLE, sorry for the all caps I am at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted July 2, 2010 Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 DRED, ROSEWOOD, STRUMMING/ FLAT PICKING (MOSTLY STRUMMING), SIMPLE, sorry for the all caps I am at work AJ or rosewood 45. The AJ if you flatpick and need a banjo killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIMP3 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 it keeps coming back to that 45. Now all I have to do is get my hands on a left handed one and save the money : 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted July 2, 2010 Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 it keeps coming back to that 45. Now all I have to do is get my hands on a left handed one and save the money : 0 Its the go to Gibson acoustic for a lot of classic rock and country recordings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted July 2, 2010 Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 The J-100 is pretty nice and not excessively pricey. It's the less garish version of the J-200. If you can live w/ "used", look for one of the mahogany b/s ones from the early 90s...fantastic sounding! Yea this would be my choice if I were looking for a Gibson acoustic. Something Jumbo. Play a lot before you buy. The ones made in the early 1990's are especially good sounding and you might get a deal because they are "old" but not yet considered "vintage". Gibson had just started up the Montana Division then and they were firing on all cylinders at that time to make a great acoustic guitar that rivaled their 1940-1960's stuff. These days there are still some good ones to be had but try before you buy because they're a little more hit and miss these days. I've played a few maple J-100's lying around in GC showrooms that killed the Martins and Taylors. Guild jumbos are a little brighter sounding in comparison. A Gibson jumbo just begs for medium strings and big open postion chords. Strap one on naked in your bedroom. Strum that big open E chord. Feel the vibrations. Yay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted July 2, 2010 Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 The slope shoulder J-45 is the only Gibson I've ever wanted. I don't think it gets any better, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bfloyd6969 Posted July 2, 2010 Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 The J-100 is pretty nice and not excessively pricey. It's the less garish version of the J-200. If you can live w/ "used", look for one of the mahogany b/s ones from the early 90s...fantastic sounding! That's a nice looking Gibson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Christhee68 Posted July 2, 2010 Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 When I think "Gibson" I automatically thing of the sunburst of the J45. Either that or the wild pickguard of the Hummingbird. But I would definitely go with the J45...or the Hummingbird. Definitely the Hummingbird...or the J45. My suggestion is to play them both and then buy both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIMP3 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 When I think "Gibson" I automatically thing of the sunburst of the J45. Either that or the wild pickguard of the Hummingbird. But I would definitely go with the J45...or the Hummingbird. Definitely the Hummingbird...or the J45. My suggestion is to play them both and then buy both. I have dreams but they aren't gold plated!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted July 2, 2010 Members Share Posted July 2, 2010 The J-100 is pretty nice and not excessively pricey. It's the less garish version of the J-200. If you can live w/ "used", look for one of the mahogany b/s ones from the early 90s...fantastic sounding! This is a great guitar, and not just because I have one... Mine is bubinga b/s, and it is fantastic. BUT... (A) It is discontinued, and they are difficult to find now (especially left-handed) and prices may be higher than they should be used because of the discontinued thing. (B) It's a long scale and you may find it somewhat difficult to play, coming from a mostly electric background. While I love this guitar to death, I'd feel a little uneasy recommending it to someone as a sight-unseen buy. If it were me, I would hang onto the D-16GT because it is a great guitar and it will keep getting better. And in pursuing a Gibson (I love their acoustics), I would probably go after one of their short-scale, slope-shoulder dreads because they are a frickin' joy to play and NOTHING else on the planet is going to give you that Gibson slope sound. I would go for either a Southern Jumbo, a J-45 or a J-45 Rosewood. The J-45 in Rosewood would probably be the greatest contrast with your Martin, which would be nice for versatility. Happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DEP Posted July 3, 2010 Members Share Posted July 3, 2010 Lots of great suggestions here, but the Songwriter Deluxe fits your criteria to a T. You might have a hard time finding a left-handed one though. Knockwood, I used to have a maple version of the J-100 and loved it, but the Bubinbga versions I've tried have been great as well. Sorry to hear these have been discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chief Ten Beers Posted July 3, 2010 Members Share Posted July 3, 2010 the advanced jumbo ain't a bad choice either.looks kind like the j45,great tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted July 3, 2010 Members Share Posted July 3, 2010 The koa J-200 I had a long time ago sounded like a Hummingbird but louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BryanMichael Posted July 4, 2010 Members Share Posted July 4, 2010 IMO, and this is subjective, the Songwriter has some of the top end of the Hummingbird, and some of the darker woody intimacy of the J45. IMO it is what I consider to be a very "balanced" sounding guitar and is really worth checking out. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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