jnelson
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On 8/19/2021 at 10:30 AM, fretplay said:
I own one too. Mine is Rosewood with ebony fretboard. I think these are very underrated guitars. They are so like Martins 00028 which have been available since pre WW11 or maybe WW1 It seems to me there is an unexplored market here for Gibson
Just sold my Martin EC, looking for a similar size Gibson but a better finger picker and always been attracted to the early J165’s, if you know of a nice one, let me know, thanks. There’s a 2010 in San Diego on Craigslist but not ready to jump at $3200, looking for one closer to $2000?
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On 8/15/2021 at 12:04 PM, Dave F said:
I did a similar search a few years ago and got a 2007 CJ165 Rosewood with the ebony. As Bobouz mentioned, while I was searching I ran into issues with the nitro finish around the bridge.
I was not impressed with the sound and eventually sold it. I still have the pickguard for it that has never been applied.
Looking for a nice 2006-2008 J165, non-Cutaway, non-electric, played a ‘65 Country Western for over 40 years and just sold my ‘98 Martin EC, loved the Martin size and relatively ‘quiet’ output and thinking a J165 might be similar with a mellow, warm tone but a better finger picker? Thanks for any comments.
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Looking at a Gibson Chet Atkins nylon string model CE ad on craigslist here in Chicago (serial number: 92181353) and not sure if it's the real deal. There's no headstock Gibson logo which means it's pre 1992 but how can I confirm it's real? What about unscrewing the back plate to look at the wiring? Thanks for any insight. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/msg/d/skokie-gibson-chet-atkins-nylon-strings/7113486253.html
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When you say the sound didn’t suit you, what did you mean? Too bright? Not warm enough? Thanks for any comments.