Kasper Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Why don't Gibson make a 000 (Martin) size acoustic model. It seems like they only do big dreadnought sizes and small parlor sizes, but nothing in between. To me the 000 size is the most comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 The LG2 is a tad smaller than a Martin 000; the J45 is a tad larger. In between, you would look for a CJ165 used, or an L200. I also think they make a Gibson J200 mini... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretplay Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Kasper, I have a Martin 00028 and a Gibson CJ165 and they are almost identical in size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 I guess size and playability is relative. To me dreadnought or a jumbo is huge and it hurts my arm when I play them. As I understand it, the size of a LG guitar is like a Taylor GS mini which I find tiny. I also own a Martin 00028 and the size to me is perfect. Maybe Gibson ocassionally make guitars of that size, but I don't see them very often. I don't think they make any this or last year in their regular production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingturtle Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I guess size and playability is relative. To me dreadnought or a jumbo is huge and it hurts my arm when I play them. As I understand it, the size of a LG guitar is like a Taylor GS mini which I find tiny. I also own a Martin 00028 and the size to me is perfect. Maybe Gibson ocassionally make guitars of that size, but I don't see them very often. I don't think they make any this or last year in their regular production. Yes it is definitely relative. I also suffer from pain and a crunchy sound when I try to rotate my arm. I have found comfort in a shallow LG sized body. For me a large lower bout just aggravates my shoulder. I did play a GA last week that, while it has a massive lower bout, the waist was tight enough that I may have been able to play it comfortably. IIRC the LG just seems a little larger that the 00028. Shopping in the Gibson aisle just shows the development history of two different guitar companies. Trying to find apples to apples comparisons can sometimes prove fruitless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 If I had to guess I would say the lack of an 000 size guitar had to do with the standard L model jigs Gibson had been using since the end of the 1920s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 The middle guy for gibson is the J 185 . JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretplay Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 If you are happy with a 00028 you will love a CJ165 they are higher spec, gold hard ware, MOP trim, mine even has a ebony fretboard. Alternatively you could look at a Gibson Casino which has a slightly deeper body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 If you are happy with a 00028 you will love a CJ165 they are higher spec, gold hard ware, MOP trim, mine even has a ebony fretboard. Alternatively you could look at a Gibson Casino which has a slightly deeper body. A casino is an electric guitar , no ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretplay Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 A casino is an electric guitar , no ? Oops Sorry, dyslexia strikes again, that should be a Gibson Cascade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 The middle guy for gibson is the J 185 . Those are an Inch wider and a 1/2 deeper than an 000/OM. More like Martin's M-series (0000). Wood differences, too--maple vs rosewood (M). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 If you're feeling adventurous/sinister, try one of the Mk series from the '70s. Pretty much bang on 000 size, and if you find one that's intact and looked after, they can be surprisingly sweet sounding. The Mk53 is the peach in the Mk basket to my ears and eyes, lovely Maple tone. Funny looking, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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