tpbiii Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I guess I fell off the wagon. I talked about it over on FB, but hey this is the Gibson place. Our areas of interests have been pre 1950 Martin and Gibsons, folk revival era, and 1950s Martins -- so 1950 Gibsons not so much. We do have a 53 J-45 and a 59 LG-1 (which is really folk revival era). So in a weak moment I traded for this. 1954 SJ. It is a bit less strong than than the Banners and quite a bit less strong than the 30s Js, but overall still a strong guitar. Let's pick, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 A very convincing 1950's Southern Jumbo. Have to say that the burst points more toward my 1959 J-45 than the 1953 ditto here. My guess is that it's not much like your 53'er either. And how about the bracing. The thin ones or the thicker ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Tom, Nice to see you channeling your inner Hank Williams ! Enjoy that beauty! JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 A very convincing 1950's Southern Jumbo. Have to say that the burst points more toward my 1959 J-45 than the 1953 ditto here. My guess is that it's not much like your 53'er either. And how about the bracing. The thin ones or the thicker ? The braces are both tapered and scalloped -- like all I have seen between 42 and 53 -- but with a little more wood than the earlier ones. Best, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin 1940D28 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 A great sweet sounding guitar. I've always loved their Sunbursts and sweetness, long before my first Martin. Have been neglected for years, more so prior to "Fabulous Flat tops". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 That's a beautiful guitar, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubee Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I love old Southern Jumbos though it's been awhile since I owned one. That's a pretty guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 If you're gonna fall off the wagon, that's a fine place to land! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Whoa, as nice as it gets. But I am admittedly biased because I love SJs. My favorite Gibson for many years was a 1956 SJ. It took a 1942 J-50 to get it out of my hands. Even then I had nightmares about not having the SJ sitting there. But a few months back I also took a renewed plunge into the post-1949 Gibson pool when I traded my 1946 LG-2 for a 1957 CF-100E. This time absolutely no regrets. I did come roaring back when I snagged a 1935 Capital (which Gibson made for Jenkins Music). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 For old Southern Jumbos, even I wake up to nod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 no Tom, if you bought a Taylor you would really be falling off the wagon. Im sure they have a few vintage 70's models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Im sure they have a few vintage 70's models I had one of those. A well broken in so called Lemon Grove 510. It would have made sour, EA. But on a side-note, the Dove. Has it swallowed you - how does fly and which pins did you choose ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've been through two and wish I still had at least one of them. Sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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