RBSinTo

I know this is a minor point, because after all, this is a musical instrument. But after 18 posts on everything from the bracing to the tuners, did no one think to ask how it sounds? Here goes. How does it sound? RBSinTo

Is that the sound of muffled snickering I hear in the distance? Gibson nectar???????? Really? Wonder if it is similar to the Martin Ambrosia, or the Taylor Honeysuckle? Sounds like those absurdly pretentious descriptions of the aroma and taste of wines. Too silly. Oh. And picks? Jim Dunlop nylon .60mm, in grey, because they just feel better in my hand, give me more control than thicker, stiffer picks. And the grey ones because they produce a better sound than the other colours. RBSinTo

Aren't all woods by definition sustainable materials? I'm unclear what makes a guitar partially constructed from Walnut "sustainable", as opposed to others made partially from Rosewood or Mahogany which apparently are not. RBSinTo

While your opinion is interesting, it does lead me to wonder why, if true, the high end guitar manufacturers haven't reached the same conclusions, and offer unfinished guitars as an option? And for the braver souls in the crowd, Home Depot has palm sanders for $39.95, so let us know if your Dove really does coo better after a rub down. RBSinTo

I agree completely. There are waaay too many models with what I believe are waaay too few differences to justify their production. And I'm not just picking on the folks at Gibson. Martin has done the same thing. Which is why I'm done buying and "only" own four guitars. RBSinTo

Regardless of the financial circumstances, I don't want or need any more guitars. I've got four (two dreadnoughts, one a D-28, the other a Gibson J-45 standard), a parlour and a hollow body electric, and that's it. Based on my musical skill level I'm already over-subscribed. I play only for my own enjoyment, and so I have no need or curiosity to own any other types or styles. RBSinTo

Some of the "experiments" performed by amateurs on guitars do cosmetic damage that can't be properly repaired unless the entire surface is stripped and refinished. I never provide my Luthiers with "make-work" projects. They already have enough real work to keep them busy. RBSinTo

You are a braver man than I. When it comes to cheap acoustics, I'm Hell on Wheels, and have straightened necks, reglued bridges, replaced nuts, re-mounted and replaced tuners and the like. But when it comes to my D-28 and J-45, any work, regardless of how trivial is done by a Luthier. No sense in tempting Fate by messing with the Guitar Gods. RBSinTo

There is a huge difference between "need" and "want". Based on need, you probably don't, but based on "want" you'll undoubtedly be able to rationalize that you do. RBSinTo

This isn't an example of stupidity in any way, shape or form. It was merely an accident, and the amount of time you owned the guitar doesn't change that. If you can live with the ding, then do so. And if not, have it fixed. I accidentally snagged a music stand which fell over putting two small dings on the top of my otherwise pristine D28. I couldn't stand the dents, so 40 minutes after it happened, the guitar was in the hands of a Luthier, and a month and $120.00 Canadian later the dings were invisible. RBSinTo

My J45 standard came with an input jack but no pickup. The jack's flange was useless for keeping the strap in place, and fearing a disaster, I used a large candle to make a mold, and 5-minute epoxy to cast a mushroom-shaped plug. Spray painted dark brown, and firmly pressure fitted in place, the plug now ensures that the strap is secure. RBSinTo

Feh! I'm not a fan of chrome and tail fins on guitars. They don't improve the sound and are, in my opinion, tasteless. My D-28 and J-45 standard are as ornate as I need. RBSinTo

I think this is a question with as many subjective answers as there are persons who play guitars. Except for the width of the nut (I prefer wider to narrower) based on the varied neck profiles of my four guitars ('74 D-28, '01 J-45, '00ish Washburn R320SW, and '65ish Matsumoko factory ES-335 knock-off) it don't make no never mind to me. RBSinTo

Not surprisingly, the original poster seems to have left the building. My guess is his guitar suffered from Bird Flu, but hopefully is long recovered. RBSinTo

Before I knew any better, I owned a few really bad guitars including a nickel-dime electric that had a "baseball bat" neck combined with action that I could slide my hand under. Understandably, it was rather difficult to play, and it was only when a good friend got an ES-335, that I came to appreciate thin necks and good action. And except for the possibility that a thicker neck would be more stable and less prone to warping, I don't understand why it would be preferred. I'd appreciate if you would enlighten me. Please and thanks RBSinTo

Unlike the counterfeit Martins and Gibsons coming out of China that are meant to deceive ( secondary) buyers. The original purchasers are obviously more concerned with appearance than quality, as they know what they're getting. RBSinTo

Are you saying this is a bad thing? RBSinTo

Obviously a counterfeit copy designed by committee. A Martson Mockingbird guitar. Sweet! RBSinTo

Yeah, but really skillfully done. So tell us binendra, how much was the seller asking for this fine example of the rare Gibson Mockingbird guitar? RBSinTo

If you clearly state your reasons for requiring an exchange, the seller will likely not make the same mistake twice. RBSinTo

Sgt. Pepper, I got my 1974 D-28 in 1979, and when I took it in for some maintenance about two weeks ago, I asked if it needed it's first neck reset. The answer was a definite no. So I'm a little unclear on your sweeping generality. RBSinTo

Mine was I believe a Kay that I bought from a friend for $12.00 when I was about 10 or 11 years old. Horrible action and impossible to play, so I quickly lost interest, and sold it very soon thereafter to a Country and Western record/music store (owned and run by an Englishman) for ......$12.00. RBSinTo

Other than questioning why I have four guitars, my wife really pays no attention to them, or my playing. The one exception was a few years ago after I bought my second instrument, a used Washburn R320SW parlour guitar. A few weeks after buying it, she heard me playing my 1974 D-28, which I've had since 1979, and commented that she could appreciate the better sound quality of the Martin over the Washburn. Hardly earth-shattering, but it showed that even a complete instrument novice could detect the difference. RBSinTo

62 burst, I think you got it slightly wrong. This is an example of the quantum mechanics problem of Campbell's Guitar, which states that until the picture is posted, there are various states of probability in which Kelly owns the guitar, he doesn't own the guitar, and these probabilites will only collapse down to one reality, when the picture is posted. Hey, I didn't make this stuff up. Blame Erwin Schrodinger. Who even knew he played a guitar? RBSinTo

Bluesking, Nice guitar work, but Patsy Kline sings it better. RBSinTo