Lars68 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I was casually surfing the biggest internet sales site for private adds here in Sweden, when I stumbled upon a 2014 Hummingbird in ebony for sale. I have quite a few guitars, but no Bird, and happen to like black guitars. However, I really, really, really, REALLY don't need another guitar. I don't have enough free time to play the superb ones I already have. The price is "unfortunately" excellent for Sweden, exactly two thirds of the price of a new one. To make matters even "worse", it is for sale approximately five minutes away from the chair where I sit typing this... I need your help to muster every ounce of resistence in me. I'm still strong. Yes, I am strong! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 There you most certainly move, Lars - I think it would suit you and not least the Board with a black Bird. No choice : Go - try - buy - and pass further if too wild in the long run. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 No harm in just swinging by to have a look at it........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 In case your willpower is fading, I recommend scrutinising every detail of the guitar in question. Lack of resistance doesn't mean you don't want a good deal, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the other side Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 To H€'ll with it ! If you dont, someone else will ! Too add, how many "Ebony Birds" exist over there ? A rare species ? Indeed perhaps ? Hope this helps. OOPS, I forgot something, sure be a nice picture in the "Official Hummingbird Owner's Thread." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Lars you simply can never have too many guitars.... it's not possible.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 . Admirable resistance Lars. . But don't forget the Einstein Theorem - Life is short, buy the guitar. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Did you really expect this crowd to dissuade you from buying another guitar?! Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 CONGRATULATIONS. YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED ! Simply submit a picture of your new Hummingbird to "The Gibson Forum Hummingbird Owners Club" and your status will be confirmed as 'Active'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 CONGRATULATIONS. YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED ! Simply submit a picture of your new Hummingbird to "The Gibson Forum Hummingbird Owners Club" and your status will be confirmed as 'Active'. You are a riot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Don't forget to play BlackBird on it when she arrives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 You could always get the cheap Ebony Hummingbird copy like did! Sounds terrible though. (Though not to be deterred, I had my guitar tech set it up properly and put the Tulip tuners on it and the old broken winged DeArmond pickup installed). It was going to be my beater to take here and there but it ain't going nowhere! Except maybe a surprise set at the blues club culminating in a Jimi or Pete style smash or burn!!!!! That would make the old geezers look. Or just swing by to take a look at the real one... BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Yeah, no harm in just going and taking a look. Just be sure you bring your money with you..........We buy guitars because we can and we want to. 1. Guitars are like women. You can't have too many. 2. There's always room for one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 1. Guitars are like women. You can't have too many. 2. There's always room for one more. As far as women are concerned, it basically applies to me since my divorcement, but not to my dwell. Too many guitars here, and I won't part with any of them. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Me ? I'd have to go and have a look . I couldn't live with the ongoing nagging in the mind .Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Well, you guys aren't helping much Disregarding your corrupt influence, I have decided to stay strong. Temptation is the work of the dark side. Lars Side note: the one in charge suggested that a weekend trip to London with our two boys could be had for the same amount of money. If she only knew about the amount of guitar shops over there...and the exchange rate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 London Calling! She will wonder why you agreed to a trip so quickly, so play hard to get a bit and be grumpy. Another wrinkle in the black Hummingbird project - I don't think they make them anymore and haven't for quite some time. So unless they bring out the newer Vintage birds in black, it is over and the last one is....gulp.........5 minutes away..... BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 London Calling! She will wonder why you agreed to a trip so quickly, so play hard to get a bit and be grumpy. Another wrinkle in the black Hummingbird project - I don't think they make them anymore and haven't for quite some time. So unless they bring out the newer Vintage birds in black, it is over and the last one is....gulp.........5 minutes away..... BluesKing777. They do make them in black. Limited run just now. Check. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 They do make them in black. Limited run just now. Check. Lars Aaaaahhhhh .... but you can' get a good one at the fantastic price of the one the Fates delivered at your doorstep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Aaaaahhhhh .... but you can' get a good one at the fantastic price of the one the Fates delivered at your doorstep. The forum signature of mine may apply here: "The Fates lead the willing and drag those who are unwilling." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmental Alpinist Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Side note: the one in charge suggested that a weekend trip to London with our two boys could be had for the same amount of money. For heaven's sake, man, get your priorities straight: London is only for a weekend but a Hummingbird is forever. Plus, you can use the 'Bird to advantage for years by telling the boys that whichever one treats you best in your dotage will inherit the rare black Hummingbird. Truer words were never spoken.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 the temptation won you over and you went and picked it up, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 the temptation won you over and you went and picked it up, right? Still holding strong! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafy31 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Still holding strong! Lars What about just hanging around where she is and take some pictures for the forum? Just for us... You could as well of course get there with some cash (just in case you need a sandwich on the way back or something...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Out of the blue, my wonderful wife just said to me, "Since, I know how much music and guitars mean to you...". If she, bless her heart, encourages me, how on earth could I possibly hold firm? Checking out the guitar tomorrow. Oh, I'm soo weak Anything in particular I should look out for with a 2014 Hummingbird (I assume it's a Standard, even though it's a special run)? Not the guitar in question, but what I expect to see tomorrow: https://acoustic-room.com/guitars/archive/2014-gibson-hummingbird-ebony-acoustic-guitar/ I kind of like the all black approach, how about you? It's different from my other burst guitars, which is a plus. Perhaps not my first choice, if it was to be my one and only guitar, but still cool. Lars By the way, London is still on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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