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Absolutely yes - but it's no hawk.

As we know the Doves are pretty rare fliers living in an altitude of their own - and as we also know they are mighty fine guitars, , , not least as recorders.. It's good to celebrate the classic 62 once in while. So now now is now, , , and the remarkable difference makes this film special. Check the Quinton & Paul testers doin' their thing. And enjoy Apart from that they don't seem to answer the headline Q - well, , , never mind. . .

But you may get a break in the stand-up business. .

O the EJ-16s - workhorse of bronze - sound good here. I still use them to here and there too. The voice is not beyond a healthy roll back, if you ask me. But yeps, you have to sing'n'swing it. . Admit bein' kind of glad you returned to 6. The little fella signalized retirement.

Yes, I think the adjustable square is remembered - was it a contemporary Country Western. Anyway, have fun experimenting. Both the guitar and you deserve the investigation. .

Can't think anything else - unless something extra complicated ravages the equation.

Pardon !? , , , , never seen anything like it. Mine is as normal as it can be.

Santa sent 2 new Satin Vintage ES-335 around X-mas for me to try and choose from. They were pretty different (could have been sold and adjusted before). A was strong, straight and potent - had the nicest burst-fade, but some slightly messed headstock edges. B was weaker thus mysterious and perhaps more soulful. Action much lower. Was very tempted by B, but went with A. Logic was that it would be easier to weaken A than to add A-strength to B. Have not regretted that at all. The calibrated T-type are surely brighter than fx the original old PAFs or previous humbucker variations that have seen light of day the recent 20 years. It is however a warm creamy pickup and like the strength, you can roll down the brightness if needed. To lower the pups in the treb-side is also a possiblílity - I actually experimented A LOT with the pickup-height after B was returned. And though not bein' an expert at all ended up very happy. Still - the new batch is NOT like the vintage ancestors (remember they have been around since 1958). The oldies could be quite muddy, which went well with jazz and some types of old school rock. This T-type incarnation clears that haze and steer free of the mud. They offer lots of possibilities, yet perhaps not the classic dampened lounge 335-voice. Never the less they are hereby recommended. P.S. - both guitars had downright lousy binding-work both on the body and neck. Had to sand it down, which made the fine looker appear like something out of the Murphy Lab. It's actually horrendous for a Gibson and may scratch their reputation again. Can't understand they allow it, but maybe it's part of the lower tag, , , like the satin, which by the way is pretty easy to buff up. . Let's hear more about what everyone experiences.

Hi - and heps for the new slope. Very curious to hear your thoughts on the adjustable saddle - and it is of course written in my manuscript to recommend you the real ceramic version. Quite rare, not cheap, , , but worth it. So please keep us up🎈dated

It's one mighty guitar - almost too grande. The 2010 F-bird here has gone down to 11's and handles that well. I can't help you with exact info, but groovadelic is right Could be good to know. Are you familiar with the Montana-fire story, , , or myth. About the model bein' inspired by a forest-fire near the Bozeman plant ?! The green flame decoration seems to remain the same, but the tuners were both silver and gold over the years. Always metal tulips though. And then let's not forget the True Vintage orange-brown version. They are rare. . . This giant is more autumn burst ~

Good MissouriP - I don't want to sound like an idiot to you ears. Let me try to explain. Will do it short. As you know the H-bird is a very fine and delicate acoustic. Playing in the streets is typically the opposite. There is traffic noise to cut through, people talking, children screaming, dogs barking and so forth. I even once got my Gibson J-45 Deluxe kicked out of the arms while sitting down buskin'. Therefore something quite rough'n'old is better. Regarding those fascinating but unpredictable 'kitchen-jams' you never know what kind of instruments will show up. Neither do you control the levels of skills in that casual performing-circle. For these reasons I prefer a guitar able to speak up when necessary - one to be heard in the flock, even sometimes in order to set the collective pulse straight. A Martin Dread or one of the louder Gibsons are probably good picks (others can of course do it too). You need bass with tons of authority - you want solid mid-core and clear highs that don't jingle into thin air. Besides I'd go for a guitar that's not too decorated and 'vain', you know. Like when bein' in foreign territory as a boy, yet walking out to meet some new half unknown kids down on the playing ground. You simply had to show up pretty strong and invulnerable to make it. I'm sure you remember. . All for now - enjoy you Bird as I doo mine

Both Birds and J-45s are fantastic yet very different mahogany guitars. It would be extremely hard almost impossible to choose. The flier is sophisticated and delicate, , , , with something quite simple or primal under the surface. The workhorse is rural and raw, , , with a dimension of finesse hidden and waiting to be caressed forward. Enjoy this beauty ~ and remember it will open up then slowly offer a looser louder bass. Give it 8 + years. . . That 'chorus' effect is new to me. Will definitely listen to hear if it's there. May you travel far together. .

Couldn't agree more ^ 🐣

Sure - strummed but also slow-flat-picked, , , and that was what made the Hummingbird legend. Just remember all those performances were done on one the most scorned concepts in acoustic history : The adjustable saddle & bridge. What we hear on those clazzik tracks is burned white porcelain, perhaps even raised above the top - sometimes even in a plastic hollow bridge. 😵 Take that, international acoustic guitar society ❗ 😎 Listen and learn, all you wannabes and newbies ❕ , , , , and have a good weekend

Understood - the 7 heavens know I lOVE my 12 years old TV Hummingbirds and find the model one of my favorites, but they have weaknesses and I've written 'bout them before. Would never bring a Bird to an acoustic kitchen jam - nor launch it as a street-busker, , , and rarely use capo on the fliers at all. My Birds are excellent as instruments in the sofa ritual - just me and their warm kool snappy primitive yet utterly sophisticated brown-orange presence. There they stand clear and ultra defined - will give everything back with immaculate loyalty, which is exactly what you want silence to hear. They are a dream to play, , , and feel/sound'n'look like bliss. Hover high but permanently live half a step down.