Motherofpearl Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Just curious is this hummingbird something that is offered here this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 No hog in that lineup. But a walnut bird with no burst. Inarresting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Dan that's the one I'm curious about. I had the American walnut one and it was great but a friend wanted it more than I did so he now owns it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelonious Ponk Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Bird, no burst. Oxymoron. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Why would this be an oxymoron? The walnut maybe not the burst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Why would this be an oxymoron? The walnut maybe not the burst. A 'bird without a burst ain't a 'bird. It's as much an oxymoron as "J-45 natural". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 And why is that nick? There's natural 60s birds? Or is it because you say so? A 'bird without a burst ain't a 'bird. It's as much an oxymoron as "J-45 natural". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I think it is an opportunity here to come up with a new model. What were the woods used in the Sparrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 A 'bird without a burst ain't a 'bird. It's as much an oxymoron as "J-45 natural". Here's an oxymoron for you http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-hummingbird-1964-natural Seems just as iconic to me. Btw a natural j45 is a J50 which you know so there's a big difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 A 'bird without a burst ain't a 'bird. It's as much an oxymoron as "J-45 natural". They've nicked EA's idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelonious Ponk Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I was just messing around. To me, a Gibson without a burst isn't right, but if it works for you, enjoy. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Bird, no burst. Oxymoron. P Not so, it's called a hummingbird not hummingburst :D ..and it's an infinitely better looking guitar in natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 And why is that nick? There's natural 60s birds? Or is it because you say so? Just me, pay no attention. I frequently mouth off without having a clue of what I'm talking about. I haven't learned to always engage brain before opening mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschaafs Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 why are there 3 SJ-200 maple guitars in this pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 why are there 3 SJ-200 maple guitars in this pic? the guitars shown are part of the stock of a gibson dealer in Brazil called Two Tone JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Aaaahhh.... So Brazil ! Explains the walnut. And the 4 SJ200s 3 traditional with maple. I imagine mahogany in Brazil is a harder sell than Walnut. Like some here might refer to as 'bringing coal to Newcastle'. Nick, one of the advantages here, being among friends, is we can spout off opinions. I agree - a bird isn't a bird (implied "TO ME') if it doesn't have some kind of burst. I don't think I'd include 'cobra-burst' as cobra is the anti-thesis of birds. To me, an SJ200 should be natural, but most like a burst. Even more so on an SJ100. I would never kick a good Gibson out of bed because it was a non-traditional color. I doubt any of us here would. Someone here gushed a couple of weeks ago, congratulating a memeber's NGD acquisition of a J45 - and said it was an iconic model. Another member bristled at that. I guess the problem is - when you praise one model or version - some folks feel you are implying criticism of others. Not so, but there you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 I know Nick I was a little grumpy and took offence. My 11 year old has 10 girls over for a sleepover so you can imagine what I'm going through or maybe not? I really like the 60s birds in natural don't get me wrong I love the cherryburst aswell. But I love black walnut as a back and side wood. Mahogany and walnut both are great. The walnut is a little less woody and more clear kinda like a hybrid of hog and maple. Anyhow sorry folks I didn't mean to go off like an idiot. Juan so these are custom ordered to Brazil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MissouriPicker Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Absolutely beautiful guitars and I bet they sound as good as they look. Has anyone figured-up how many guitar models Gibson has under the names Hummingbird, J45, and J200? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Absolutely beautiful guitars and I bet they sound as good as they look. Has anyone figured-up how many guitar models Gibson has under the names Hummingbird, J45, and J200? A couple of months ago OneWiley put together a list of J45s and came up with a couple of dozen. I believe, to Gibson, the term "J45", "Jumbo" or "Hummingbird" is comparable to the concept of "sedan", "SUV", "Crossover", "Coupe" , etc. in the auto industry. Within those general categories they create/extrapolate many models, colors and option packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
music4love Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have seen a few of the walnut Hummingbirds in burst. Ebay, and Sweetwater if I remember correctly. These were available earlier this year. I was considering one before I ordered my True Vintage, along with a koa. Walnut, mahogany, Koa, , and quilted maple are my favorite tone woods. While they all sound great on the Hummingbird , they all bring a little something different to the table. Mahogany is the only wood that gives you that classic Hummingbird warmth and sweetness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The one that really pushes my buttons: The amberburst J200....... Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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