[1996 Gibson Dove vs similar age SJ-200]

thank you for your input......really appreciate it

[1996 Gibson Dove vs similar age SJ-200]

4 minutes ago, lhnewman said:

sj-200's seem big sound...maybe best for live performance?.....Dove maybe better for small groups....like my girlfriend...lol

but many artists I like have played the SJ-200.......wonder what's better for fingerpicking...hope to play one soon

thanks for responding....Newman

[1996 Gibson Dove vs similar age SJ-200]

9 minutes ago, E-minor7 said:

Understood - the Tube is your first guidance. Luck will be needed - hope you don't jumpstart the deal to come. All in all exciting. 

sj-200's seem big sound...maybe best for live performance?.....Dove maybe better for small groups....like my girlfriend...lol

but many artists I like have played the SJ-200.......wonder what's better for fingerpicking...hope to play one soon

[1996 Gibson Dove vs similar age SJ-200]

Just now, E-minor7 said:

Think you wrote this as I posted the lines above.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Can't get further into a description of the difference - too difficult. You must try the stuff you normally play on both guitars to get wiser. A nice challenge this summer. 

 

its so hard to find a guitar from this era to play.....inventory slim....can't find a sj-200 in Florida !!

[1996 Gibson Dove vs similar age SJ-200]

2 minutes ago, E-minor7 said:

That said there is a highly appreciated 1996 Dove in my herd.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               It has opened up wonderfully, offers 'deep projection' (a deficient self coined term) in spades and lots of character. To my ears more than the Jumbos.                                                                                                      Sounds good, full, rich and a little sticky - you can hear the maple syrup -  especially when played acoustically, not so much on 'tape', , , though it records extraordinary well. .                                                                                                                                          

thanks for the input.....sticky?

 

[1996 Gibson Dove vs similar age SJ-200]

16 minutes ago, E-minor7 said:

Oooohhh, , , impossible to answer or choose for you. 2 maple creatures, different yet related.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Only one factor decides : Your feeling, , , should we say soul. . 

never played a sj-200......any thoughts.....have played a 1996 Dove...nice! was wondering the difference

[1996 Gibson Dove vs similar age SJ-200]

I own a D-35 Martin, 1975....mellow, rich mid- ranges and a 2012 Guild D-55...I want to add a Gibson to the mix and wondering what anyone thinks about adding either of the Gibson's mentioned in the post?  I like finger-picking and some strumming, mixed and play songs of John Prine, Townes, Foley, ..some Petty ballads...not pure country, but country-folk.....some old Eagles, etc...any info would be helpful on tone difference on these 2 guitars...thanks....Dove vs SJ-200.....Newman

[1974 Gibson Dove vs 1975 D-35 Martin]

5 hours ago, jvi said:

Im sure they would have thier own sound unlike the other,  different wood, different build, different size,   the dove has the bling and would look good with your 35....

thanks you......

[1974 Gibson Dove vs 1975 D-35 Martin]

5 hours ago, Whitefang said:

I would suppose different people would have different takes on this.  My only experience with both models is picking at both at either MARS or GC.  I found(and for me) the Dove had more depth or "boom" to the sound and was bigger to hold and handle.  The Martin was a cleaner, rich tone.  But that's based on MY ears, and not YOURS.  If you live anywhere near that carries both(like GC maybe) you could have already found this out.   If not, this is all I can offer.

Whitefang

what is MARS or GC?

[1974 Gibson Dove vs 1975 D-35 Martin]

1 hour ago, slimt said:

D35 is a better guitar.  If you were to find a 90s or newer Dove. I  could be swayed   As there values should be equal.  
A Norlin Dove is not  something I myself would even consider unless it was super cheap.  

I also have a 1996 Dove natural top near me that is in excellent condition...any thoughts? ( but they want $2950 ) seems high

[1974 Gibson Dove vs 1975 D-35 Martin]

3 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said:

The D-35 is a rosewood back and sides guitar and the Dove is Maple back and sides.

Can  you return the Dove if you don't like it?

don't think so....I would never buy a guitar online.....the Dove is near my brother's house in NY...I'm in Fla

[1974 Gibson Dove vs 1975 D-35 Martin]

Need some help here...I've owned a 1975 D-35 Martin since 1980 and have played quite a bit over the years.  I have an opportunity to buy a 1974 Gibson Dove.  The Dove is not near me to play.  My concern is duplicating a similar sound.  Do any of y'all know the similarities and/or differences in these two guitars ? ( assuming both in good condition and have been played equal amount of time ).  The Gibson had a neck reset 10 years ago...the Martin hasn't needed it, but the saddle has been sanded down a lot.  Thanks in advance from a new member....Newman