Country-Rocker Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Hi All, I finally have my keeper Gibson Acoustic. It is a real beauty and plays/sounds like a dream. It was a little bit of a rough path that lead me to it, but it was worth the effort. I cannot think of one bad thing about it. One cool thing about it is that it now comes in a smaller, tighter fitting case, so no need to try to replace it. The older blue ones were quite big for the smaller models, I am glad Gibson sorted this issue. I would say the tone is a slightly less bass J-45 like, but with the neck placement it really gets the sweet spot of that kind of tone. This guitar loves fingerstyle and is good with a pick and often I have to look down to remind myself this is a L-00 sized guitar. To be honest, the guitar feels normal sized for my 5 foot 7 and a half frame. The fatter lower bout really gives the tone extra depth and a good amount of bass. I wonder how the tone will develop over the years? Well Done Gibson!!! Freddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country-Rocker Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Here it is. Gibson make beautiful guitars and this one is just another beauty that shows how good they are. Keb is awesome, but I am looking to get a truss rod cover with my own name on it. Freddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 That's just gorgeous. Never played one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacamartin Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Very fine Gibson creation. Chose it over a few of the small bodies I a/b'd. It was not as comfy as some, but the tone> nothing matched it that day. Kinda pricey.....but then you get what you pay for. Congrats on a super fine Gibson small body[thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozz Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 That is a nice looking guitar and I'm sure it sounds great too. I've never seen one in a store around here, so haven't had the pleasure of trying one out. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 . I like the bling factor on the Keb MO - I think it's just right. Great small body guitar. Congrats. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88mmll Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Periodically I go to the Ventura GC, Acoustic room. There was one of these used for sale starting the next month. It was opened up and so wonderful. Trying out all the Martin, Gibson acoustics in the room I played a couple gems. Yet out of the 20 tried and this one had a voice that made you personalize your playing. Maybe the bluesy wide string saddle? Maybe the tone or feel? But for some reason I just started to play a little differently on it. I enjoyed that adventure. Wish I drove back down and bought it. Congratulations on the fine instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Yea, I like that one also. You do deserve a congrats on that buy. steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Awsome great guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longjohn Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Congrats on your new guitar, hope you have as much enjoyment playing yours as I do mine. When I first looked at this guitar, 2 yrs ago, I fell in love with everything about it, the short neck, narrow body, wider nut (fat fingered), well just about everything but the price. It was to late though, the GAS had me in full force. Not being able to make the new price I referred to scouring the internet, ebay had a few to make offers on, saw a couple at other online shops, made them offers also. Got turned down so many times I thought I was a red headed step child. Saw one on ebay, 2013 model, about 2 months ago. I talked with the owner about why he's selling, said he thought he was going to like it but just he never took to it. It had just been in it's tight fitting case since he bought it new. I made him an offer of $1600 on that Monday & by Friday it was mine, haven't regretted it at all, was a little skeptical buying on ebay, my wife a little more than skeptical, but after she saw it, saw the look on my face, could of cost a gold mine, wouldn't of mattered. Enough of my rambling, enjoy your new guitar Freddie. I'll re-pixel my camera, the shots I have now are to big, later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longjohn Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Here she is with a couple of distant cousins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjunk Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 One of my absolute favorite Gibsons - congrats! Beautiful burst, and I just love the neck and nut width on those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Just played one today at the store and loved it. Have fun and congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi nice looking guitar and good luck with it . I played one for a long time when I bought my J45 lovely sound and feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country-Rocker Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Sometimes I get burnt out on a new guitar within a few months, but this one just keeps growing on me. It is starting to settle a bit and is developing a real classic chime/bell Gibby tone. I doubted the idea that the guitar was made to capture a sweet spot type of tone.... maybe it is.... When I first got it it sounded great, but I could hear that it was skipping over the midrange area, but now it is coming more alive with a warmer more balanced tone, I didn't expect it to as it is a very small box. Freddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Hi I played one of these wonderful guitars last year when I bought my J45 . Just loved the tone and playability and the 12 fret neck was a delight . Good luck and enjoy your new friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 That's really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Enjoy that beauty !! JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I love those things. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I love the Keb Mo. If I didn't already have a 12 fret, that is the guitar I'd lust over. Perfect blues machine. BTW: It wouldn't have nearly as much "cool" if it were called the "Kevin Moore". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the other side Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Hey man, Congradulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll bet you already put your nose in the sound hole to smell that wood!!! Hey, I've done the same! A long road indeed to stake your claim ! And just think, this is one of the finest guitars, and I have one of them! American made and world played !!!!!!!!!! Man,enjoy ! By the way, it's beautiful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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