Rambler Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The J35 that I acquired a few years ago is with a new owner in la belle France, leaving moi avec sans Gibsons. That guitar had a tone and I was thrilled to find one after a long hunt. But being small of stature and short-armed, I was finding it a handful on stage. Also a load to carry around. Last winter, I found a 00018GE that fills the bill for tone (beautiful sound with a funky snap: how do they do it?). Doubt I'll be back the Gibson way anytime soon. I thought long and hard about an L00 last fall but at the end of the day, it did the snappy funky thing and not much else. And because of my physical limits, I feel like the door has slammed on slopes and jumbos. All perfectly good guitars; just not for me, so it seems. But I do want to thank everyone on this forum whose comments and sound files that helped educated my ears and inform my choices. I hope you know who you are. Regards, Rambler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Happy you found a suitable guitar Rambler... But even if I owned only Martins, I’d be on this forum.Stick around...Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Ooo, that's French. No more Mr. Rambler? Ever? Going to small guitar land?. . . And I had this fantasy of having you being the next steward of the deep-bodied Stage DeLuxe Rosewood 12 fret that's currently keeping time with me, just because you'd expressed an interest in the SDR guitars, and because you seemed of the solid sort. Yes, as Sal said, you could and should still check in around these parts. If not, let it be known I've enjoyed your posts, and your ability to put tone into words. Happy trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I hope you stick around here, or at least check in from time to time. Bonne chance. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Yep. You don't need to be a Gibson lover/player to be a member here. Obviously.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Oh, it was just au revoir to Gibson, not the forum. I'll drop by for the chat. Hey, burst-- you're right. I had a thing for those Stage Deluxe models when they came out. I think I was looking at 12-frets a lot then. Tone-wise, kind of like Ben and Jerrys Choc Brownie --dark and rich. And fat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP Trad Pro II Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The J35 that I acquired a few years ago is with a new owner in la belle France, leaving moi avec sans Gibsons. That guitar had a tone and I was thrilled to find one after a long hunt. But being small of stature and short-armed, I was finding it a handful on stage. Also a load to carry around. Last winter, I found a 00018GE that fills the bill for tone (beautiful sound with a funky snap: how do they do it?). Doubt I'll be back the Gibson way anytime soon. I thought long and hard about an L00 last fall but at the end of the day, it did the snappy funky thing and not much else. And because of my physical limits, I feel like the door has slammed on slopes and jumbos. All perfectly good guitars; just not for me, so it seems. But I do want to thank everyone on this forum whose comments and sound files that helped educated my ears and inform my choices. I hope you know who you are. Regards, Rambler. Wow, when I mention Guitars that start with the letter M, I get crucified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Wow, when I mention Guitars that start with the letter M, I get crucified? Hope not! But it is a Gib forum, so some folks may get caught up in a brand loyalty thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 No one gets crucified for talking about martins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Happy you found a suitable guitar Rambler... But even if I owned only Martins, I’d be on this forum.Stick around...Peace Agree 100 % Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 No one gets crucified for talking about martins I think he meant Marlins. Smells fishy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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