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Feh! None of these three. I have a j-45 which is very nice, so I have all the Gibson acoustic guitars I would ever want or need. RBSinTo

Our Parlour has two matching couches, a lovely rocking couch chair, and a coffee table made from an antique blanket box that I refinished. Two matching lamp tables straddling one couch and each having a matching lamp, and a wall-mounted flat screen TV above the fireplace complete the furnishings. There are two pictures on the wall, one is a print of one of my favorite photos I took years ago here in Toronto. I hope this information is helpful. RBSinTo

They are very well made, sound beautiful and cost much less than the comparable models of North American-made guitars. I've played a number of different Eastman acoustics at the Twelfth Fret, a high end string music store here in Toronto. In a direct sound comparison with a j-45, I preferred the comparable Eastman slope-shouldered Spruce/ Mahogony model, which was selling for much less than the Gibson. RBSinTo

Sal, In case you're interested......... https://www.12fret.com/instruments/gibson-l-00-sustainable-walnut-2019/ Yes, the top is spruce, but still seems very nice. RBSinTo

I buy straps based on function rather than form, so primarily, they must be comfortable rather than pretty. And since genuine Rattlesnake or milk-fed Vicuna leather don't interest me, my guitars, or my millions of adoring fans, I simply scour the rack at my local music store, until I find something that satisfies my criteria and doesn't require taking out a second mortgage. About $50.00 CDN is the max that I've spent, and so far no one has been offended by my choices. RBSinTo

Sal, I had a guitar that I made out of walnuts, and took it outside last summer to play in the yard. Went back in to grab a pick, and when I got back, it was gone. Eaten by the squirrels. Just so you know, RBSinTo

ASR, If at first you don't succeed, go to a pro. By your own admission, you doubled the problem by attempting to fix it, so to my mind, the prudent path would be to take the guitar to a reputable luthier, and let them do the repair. They might even improve your electrics by changing them, as you suggested. Just my two cents. RBSinTo

Rabs, Take an ant-acid and you'll be fine. RBSinTo

Making fun of someone who suffers from a disease isn't the least bit funny. RBSinTo

MissouriPicker, The correct answer to that question is " How many pairs of shoes do you need?" That is usually enough to make them understand. RBSinTo

Doesn't interest me in the slightest. This sort of collaboration is like contamination in petrie dishes during a microbiology experiment. I'll pass. RBSinTo

Duane, My condolences on the death of your humidifier. May its memory be a blessing to you and all your guitars. RBSinTo

Zombywoof, When I read the thread title, I assumed you had gone on a hunger strike because Mrs. Zombywoof wouldn't let you buy another guitar, a tactic I'm sure that has been tried before by other Gibsonians. RBSinTo

My first impression is "extremely pretentious while still being incredibly trite". I'll take a pass on further listening. RBSinTo

gibsonless paul, Mine did, but it outgrew them. RBSinTo

Whitefang, True dat. RBSinTo

Murph, Nothing compelled you to read his posts if they offended you. And since he was banned, there is still a lot of embarrassing stupidity being posted here, so perhaps that isn't all his fault after all. RBSinTo

MissouriPicker, I would never agree to such a policy, because if I did, my wife would insist on having me castrated. RBSinTo

A highly-placed source close to the Chief has indicated to me that yes, he has been permanently banned. When asked about reports that requests had been made for a Presidential Pardon, the White House replied " No comment". RBSinTo

Whitefang, I also go to TCM, just to see what they're showing, and often watch films I previously knew nothing about. But to be fair, many if these films dating from the thirties and forties aren't very good. And this includes many movies with actors we've always considered to be first-rate. My wife often asks why I bother to watch them, because the acting is poor, the women usually stereotyped, and the plots thin or virtualy non-existent. And in many cases, I have no good answer, other than curiosity. RBSinTo

I'm retired, but got bored, so I'm currently interviewing to become Head of Sales for a Shower Curtain Ring company. Very excited. RBSinTo

fyp., And really old when you don't have to stop and think to get this one. RBSinTo

Our son and daughter-in-law just got a kitten to add to their zoo ( five kitties, two dogs......and two children). The new kitty is a domestic longhair/ ragdoll mix and is very cute. We video-chat almost every night just to see the antics of the various zoo members as they interact. Much better than most of the commercially available stuff. RBSinTo

I guess Harriet just wasn't interested in it, so he stopped. RBSinTo

Both Cosmo and Twelfth Fret, here in Toronto have one in stock, and even though we could afford the cost, I don't need on, so I wouldn't consider buying one. But they sound wonderful. Similar to a D-28, but not as full, or as loud, which is to be expected. RBSinTo