Dreadfulnought
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59 minutes ago, ThemisSal said:
Not a Gibson... but Eastman slope shoulders are fantastic if you can play them first. I like the E10ss, and am intrigued by the E1ss.
I know Themisal, I've tried Eastman's and like em. Just more interested in a Gibson.
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I guess, in reality, I could be looking for either ... the AJ or the J45. I like them both. Both have stellar reps. Only reason I was looking at an LG-1 was birth year and I have a dread already.
I'm a singer/songwriter looking for a tool, preferably with a little mojo. I may have to result in something cheaper. Seems I just had to spend 500 on a plumbing job while I'm on vacation so I'm down to about $1000 now. Such is life.
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Just re-asking the question about whether there are any particular years to avoid the AJ? Or anything in particular to watch out for when looking. Thanks
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BTW, there are quite a few on Reverb. My "preference" is to find one that has a little mojo going on.
Back to my initial questions.
Are there years to avoid with vintage AJ's?
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3 minutes ago, Fidalgo said:
I know the seller of the AJ on AGF. He and I have done a couple deals over the years. He is a straight shooter and great guy.
Thanks Fidalgo. That's always nice to know.
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1 hour ago, ThemisSal said:
Sent a couple of questions. Saw that but was scared away by crack. Is it yours?
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2 minutes ago, TheLeadFlatpick said:
I just realized the title was supposed to say “A Quest”😂 I was wondering what a queat was. Fixing that typo may help get more views (or maybe more people will view it to find out what a queat is)
Oops.
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Not being a Gibson owner (yet) my question is,
Can one find a respectable, players clean sunburst Advanced Jumbo for around $1400 and what questions do I need to ask and what do I need to watch out for?
I'm new at buying used or vintage.
Thanks to all for advice on the LG1 I was considering.
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3 minutes ago, Dave F said:
I had a '51 for a while but sold it. I was looking for a birth year ('52) guitar and this one was a '51 model that was sold in '52 within a month of my birthday. bought from the original owner's family. It still had the receipt in the case. It had the Gibson thump with no sustain. Some like that about the ladder bracing. Many like the ladder bracing when a pu is added. I find the small body x-bracing more to my liking but I seldom plug-in nowadays. Still looking for that great birth year guitar. I also recently had a '52 ES-150 but I didn't bond with it. I think it's going to take a J45, J185, J200, 000-28 or D28.
Here's some of my small bodies. LG2/L1/L00/NLRWLC/CJ165RW.
Those are sweet David. I have a dred and a 000 and wanted a small body like the LG. The other Gibson's I'd want are the Advanced Jumbo and the J45. If I had a but more money I'd go for this one, but it's a little too much.
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They just told me the guitar was only 3 days old on Reverb so they're not going to discount it. I don't think birth year and p/u are worth 2k at this time for me according to what everybody's saying. I see lots of LG-1's in the 1300-1500 range. For all I know they follow this forum.
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Asked for more pics. Fella there played it and said it was sweet sounding. Normally I wouldn't take much stock but they have an amazing feedback rating. I asked about sound from p/u and waiting on reply.
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2 hours ago, jedzep said:
Just that it's overpriced and ladder-braced. That big heavy pick guard could add further tone suppression. Here's an awesome alternative...not your birth year, granted.
https://reverb.com/item/24400996-vintage-1948-gibson-lg-2-sunburstI saw that one Jed. There is a make offer button.
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2 hours ago, bobouz said:
As mentioned in the text, it's a P-90, and it certainly does look like a typical Gibson P-90. If the pickup is of the same vintage as the pot codes ('61), then it's got the potential to have first-rate tone.
But still, $2000 for an LG-1 seems pretty steep. There certainly are a lot of very nice used Gibsons out there for that kind of money - and even some nice new ones!
Bobiuz I messaged them and asked for more pics of the saddle and a sound sample. We'll see. They may take less also.
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I saw this and wondered if anyone here who knows Gibson might comment on whether there are any red flags regarding this. It is my birth year and it's tempting.
https://reverb.com/item/26324142-gibson-lg-1-sunburst-1956
Steve
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Steve here. Live in Western North Carolina USA. Singer/songwriter. Retired from regular job. Currently own a 2010 Stonebridge dred that I love. On the hunt for a Gibson. I play and write gospel, folk, country, comedy or whatever. Hybrid of three finger style (played banjo) and strumming. Looking forward to interacting.
Steve
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Hey all, name is Steve. I hail from Western North Carolina USA. I am a singer/songwriter. I also play at my church. I currently own a Stonebridge dred from 2010 that I love to death. I'm on the hunt for a Gibson. My style is a hybrid of three-finger style (used to play the banjo) and strumming, folk, country, gospel, etc. Cya around
Steve
A Quest for an Advanced Jumbo
in Gibson Acoustic
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I believe you! I guess I'm going to have to wait a few months and try again.