Hilliam Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Hi folks, I'm new here. I don't have much experience with Gibson guitars of any model. I've been playing the same Martin rosewood dread for years and been real happy with it. Recently while killing some spare time in a music store, I spent a few minutes with a new SJ-100. This is a very different sound than I'm used to. It's hard to describe tone, but, I really liked what I heard and I was surprised by the volume. I also liked the look of this guitar. Nice silking on the top and the back had some very attractive figured bubinga. I tend to look at guitars as tools, but, this is a beauty. I'm not a collecter and my playing doesn't require different guitars for specific styles of playing, but, I may have to think of an excuse to get one of these. Is anyone else as impressed with the SJ-100 as I am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeroo Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Just Got A j100 Extra NOS with Maple Back And Sides What A great guitar! I Like the tight Bass Response and that this model has the sj200 inlays on the neck but without the pickguard you should give one of these a try it seems alot of dealers have these in stock and they are selling them very low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I used to have an '89 J-100 -- a bit of a different guitar from what you're describing, as it had maple (sycamore) back and sides, but a fine example of the early Bozeman version of this model. Although I've liked some and disliked others of the "in between" years, say '92 to '02, of the J-100Xtra, I really like the new Bubinga version of this model. I haven't found one yet that didn't sound really good. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewoody Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 They are just great guitars, and the bubinga are beautiful--whatever bubinga is. I don't see that wood on anything else. The B version also has a mahogany neck, I believe. Just a real nice guitar, wish I had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieDean Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I don't have a SJ-100, but I can tell you my J-150 maple has and incredible, full sound. Resounding bass and singing highs, and a slim neck profile. Never owned or played a Bubinga guitar, but I'd like to try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewoody Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Yeah, I have a 150 as well, and I think all the Jumbos are just in a class of their own with regard to sound, volume, tone. Not for everyone, but great strummers, with that full, balanced tone. Comfortable to play also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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