75 Hummingbird
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6 hours ago, Dave F said:
Not a very desirable era for Gibson acoustics
. The best resource I find is to go on Reverb and check their price guide. It’s based on actual sold values not listed asking prices.
Tell that to Richard Ashcroft of The Verve .
There are some great playing and sounding Gibson`s of this era .
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Hi Robzoid , take a mirror with you ...a small mechanics mirror that will fit in sound hole ...examine the top bracing .
If it is Single X bracing ..buy the guitar ...if it is Double X bracing and sounds good ,plays fine with low string height ,no belly bulge etc ...buy it !
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Hey Woody ...i would love to see a picture of the ring that created that kind of damage lol.
The love of your life must have paid a fortune for it.
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Beautiful job , guitar sounds great ,
your choice of song takes me back .
Stay safe ,take care ,thanks for sharing .
11 hours ago, WILL FRET4FOOD said:Recorded 100% on my phone .
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Reverb has a ton of vintage Gibson`s because their prices are so over the top it`s a bloody joke .
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8 hours ago, E-minor7 said:
Yes, you are right - still the picture was an opportunity to talk a bit about the double X (which here looks fat/thin) and the plate.
Regarding the 2 extra logs, I'm almost sure they can be removed without fatal results. The top may change shape/curve, but it should be possible to compensate for that.
Why bother removing the additional bits ? Sell it as is 1500.00 U.S
. Have a good day .
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Hi Jim ,the double x brace is not unusual .It was the bracing system used by Gibson generally in the 70`s ...but into the early 80`s to .The system is thought to be less toneful ,more rigid and or less appealing .
To each their own , some Gibson's of this design are beautiful and great sounding guitars.
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3 hours ago, WILL FRET4FOOD said:
It has ladder bracing .
3 hours ago, WILL FRET4FOOD said:It has ladder bracing .
Well hell ,that is a quirky bit of kit , cool ! . Put the original pick guard back in it`s rightful place man .
The guitar looks as thought it has had it`s motor kept running through the years, Keep it running and enjoy it .
I would love to hear a sound bite of it ...curious about the ladder brace .
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Hi Jim .
What you have there is a homemade Belly Buster ...it looks like a bit of overkill but....if the top is relatively flat why not.
I am curious as to how much of a tone killer the apparatus is .
It is definitely not from the factory !
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On 12/7/2021 at 9:22 PM, WILL FRET4FOOD said:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rk8R6JMuP2w7SFKS6
all the pics of the guitar including the one with the original pick guard when I first got it , I've since replaced it with the regular style from the era .
I have owned it for a while . The speculation has always been there and any time I talk to Guitar geeks I always bring it up top see if someone has an answer ..that being said its an odd ball killer guitar that if anyone on here owned would want to know the origin story . So pointless is being on here to talk about anything I guess IJS .
Hello friend and welcome .
Your Gospel is indeed a rare concoction of Gibson parts it would seem .
Looking at your pictures with the original pick-guard....which is very much like an early 1970`s j 160 e , add that to the back bracing ,could be a j 160 body and a Gospel adorned neck .
Does the Gospel have double x top bracing or ladder bracing ? I think Gibson was using ladder bracing on the j 160e .
Thanks for sharing , you may never find out exactly ,,,,,,,but you own a lovely bit of Gibson history there.
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Free country Timtim lol .
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Hi Armen , what are you charging ?
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Hello Timtim , the mid 40`s to 1949 , j 45 -50 are indeed very special and coveted guitars. Quirky specs , evolving design , Excellent craftsmanship .
Built by some of Gibsons best !
Advice would be , have cash or charge available in hand ,when you see one which fits your shopping criteria JUMP ON IT ! Don`t think twice and don`t dicker ...
Now i am talking about a deal reasonably priced one , reverb has come off it`s rocker ,,,,total rip off.
Be patient....... and perhaps ZW will pass along one of his .
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How high is the saddle ?
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I wouldn't take a wheelbarrow in need of repair to Rosa .
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On 10/2/2021 at 6:29 PM, jedzep said:
Yep, and higher shipping prices have kicked in.
I just trimmed my herd by three, apparently with lucky timing, as two went across the country. An unpredictable side-effect...I'm playing fewer guitars a lot more. I think I've fine-tuned what suits my style and songs I dig playing. Time to lay low for a while, though it's a buyers market on Reverb.Am i reading this right ? You think it`s a buyers market on Reverb ? Not ...it`s a sellers market ...prices for used Gibson`s on Reverb have gone through the roof in the last 2 years .
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Wow ...kinda depressing , Jesus boy`s how bout some Butterfly`s and Balloons in these wasted days .
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31 minutes ago, Prodrifter86 said:
Thank you guys ! I’ve put it back just around where your first photo is. So it seems to be ok .
also on the removing the pick-up . I’m not a musician or a singer just a random guy who wanted to buy a dream instrument to play in my living loom so I won’t be removing anything . I thought it sounded good when I plugged it in.
I am glad you were able to get it sorted . It`s always good when a random guy buys a dream guitar to play .
Best wishes and have fun !
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Nice story , sounds like you need to sell some gear to make a purchase happen ....cash is king . SELL SOME GEAR !
You can tire kick all day long but if it is not affordable, the ultimate guitar will remain out of grasp .
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I thank you all for your kind words , this guitar is so beautiful , AAA maple back and sides Adi top ...with a grain to die for .
It is a used and played guitar ,with some discoloration on the head stock from what i think was a capo and some dings , but in really nice shape . i have no problem with cosmetic blemish at all as the tone of this beast is really beyond my playing agility, ability ....this guitar is a professional players dream . I have had it to a couple rehearsals and was very humbled .
The Baggs Anthem Pickup is a mind blower unto itself ...wow.... I need more time with it before she`s on stage . We are gigging tomorrow ... J45 in hand .
Have a great weekend all , nice to be seeing and hearing live music again in Ontario.
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https://imgur.com/a/ZFMLJhr 2015 SJ 200 Bob Dylan Players Edition
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Hi all , i have a story to tell , My girl and i go out Saturday on a rainy day tree shopping adventure .
We visit our local Nursery's and Box stores looking for a deal on marked down trees and other greenery , well a deal we find ....Fruit trees 25 to 50 percent off ...man i`m in my glory , we fill the truck with half a dozen nice specimens .
For shits and giggles i suggest we go to the local box guitar -music shop , i am met with a bit of resistance but....if i buy lunch it`s all good .
In i go , Lovie stays in the truck listening to the C.B.C radio , i walk in to the glassed , humidity controlled acoustic room to the not so soothing bangs and twangs of a guy playing a ukulele, i figure i am good for about 2 minutes ... i look left and see a used Dylan SJ 200 ...., i tune and play .....purchase in less time than it took Uke Man to tune that awful retched beast he had in his hands ! !
I am a j 45 guy ....or should i say i was...what a great sounding guitar ! Lunch was really good to .
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Ahhh tattoos for guitars .. choose your designs carefully friends .
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I own a 1994 Western j 45 , it has two pieces of black fabric .
One is located on the top upper bout at the curve in the shoulder ,the other is bottom bout , bottom ,also on the curve of the bout .
Both pieces are about 5 inches long ,and seem to be under the kerfing .
J-45 Deluxe
in Gibson Acoustic
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That`s the beauty of being a great song writer ...you don`t have to be a great guitar player . Chords ,melody, a story , some sex appeal ,some mojo ,and confidence ..
Speaking on behalf of this under rated era of Gibson flattops , i think Gibson should release a series of signature 70`s styled ,single x braced acoustics.
John Mellencamp Dove , Paul Weller - Richard Ashcroft j 45 , Stuart " Woody" Wood Hummingbird .
I think they would put smiles on peoples faces .