Sheepdog1969

Can you give me ball park price range for the Gibson L00? (obviously not holding you to actual purchase price). I think the shorter scale Gibsons may be a great place to start for me. (amongst a few other acoustic makers)

Thanks for the advice, and no apologies needed regarding what I have already worked on for decades. I have tried lighter gauge strings, (which are currently on my POS acoustics, despite the thin tone.). My acoustics are just terrible, and no amount of technic can overcome that. I have not attempted to file the nut(s) to lower the action, but I do believe that is a great option. Once I acquire the proper files and measuring tools, I plan to attack that issue. However, I really want to buy a quality acoustic that will allow me to play at the level that I currently can with my electrics, without trying to put lip stick on a pig, (as it were ). Thanks to the knowledgeable members here (such as yourself), and their sage advice, I expect to bring something home some day that feels/plays as comfortably as my Gibson electrics do. I am just taking my first steps on this journey, and I can't wait to see where it brings me.

Thanks! Since dreadnoughts might be too big for my needs, what model number/style of Gibson acoustic should I be looking into?

You are correct, and I am a moron. As I said to Sparq, in the reply I just wrote to him, I neglected to address that very important issue. (Please refer to my reply to him posted above, for my clarification, which was partially based on your astute observation) And, thank you for your Taylor recommendation!

You sir, are a mind reader. Sparq, it goes without saying that, "You're the man.". As I often do, I bury the lead. I am fortunate enough to think less about cost, and more about functionality. I defiantly neglected to discuss my budget, which would have made it far easier for wise Forum members to respond accurately to my original post. Not to sound like a D-bag, but if I wanted to buy an acoustic for $10K, I could. However, I am known in certain circles as "Cheap". Personally, I prefer the term "frugal". Just because I can do something, doesn't mean I should. I think I began this quest with a false, or partially false, assumption. I assumed that acoustics manufactured by Gibson, Martin, and the like, created easier playing acoustic guitars than the low end crud I currently own. I just assumed that cheap acoustic guitars were hard to play, and conversely, higher end acoustics would be easier to play. Ignorance is oft my strong suit. Mea Culpa So many times I have watched professional musicians tear up intense riffs on their acoustic guitars, and I always say to myself, "Self, how the heck can they rip up that acoustic with lead lines when I struggle to fret simple chords on mine.". I know I suck at guitar, but I firmly believe that my crappy acoustics are enhancing my suckyness. Ultimately, I am looking for an easier playing acoustic that will still produce full tone AND be appropriate for playing at fireside gatherings. I could care less if it is used or worn, as long as it is easy to play and sounds good. I have always found that price is relative, and great deals do exists for those willing to search for them. I am tiered of shying away from my acoustics, and not playing them as often as I want to, simply because I struggle to play the ones that I own. So Sparq, what the heck is a JBP??? (I actually don't even know what the term "Dreadnought" means.) Can you help a brother out? Thanks in advance.

I would love to be able to walk in to a guitar store/music shop and be able to take a high end acoustic off the rack and play a top of the line model just to see how the cream of the crop feels when I play it. Sadly, I don't even have the knowledge base to be able to look at the rack and determine what that guitar would be. There are so many high end Gibby's and Martins, with so many variations/models designed for different purposes, I wouldn't know where to begin. I have to assume that there are specific lines/models of quality acoustics that lend themselves better to "sitting around the campfire" playing vs. plugging in and playing on stage at The Grand Ole Opry. Just looking for a a place to start.

Wow Duane, she is stunning! That's the kind of guitar that makes the voices in my head scream, "Put that down! That's expensive!". Dollars to donuts, I wager that guitar has never been played at a Hillbilly fire pit, nor should it ever be, lol.

Obviously you are correct. I guess I want to know what I should be looking for in an easy playing quality acoustic, so I can have a place to start. I only know from hand cramping, tough to play low end stuff. Maybe I'm asking to much of an acoustic, but I hope not. Here are 2 of my current torture devices.

The first guitar I ever played, and learned to play on, was an acoustic. My Dad had a Yamaha FG-150 that he bought new, presumably in the early 1070's. From time to time, he would get it out and strum a bit for me and my brother. Dad came from a musical family that played/performed at taverns and bars for Tips, just to make a few extra bucks to survive. Dad knew the basics, and could play enough chords to sing and entertain us. He also knew the names of those chords, which really helped me when I begged him to teach me how to play. I was 8 when he felt my hands were big and strong enough to start to learn. And, after much pain and frustration throughout countless hours of practicing on that Yamaha, he told me that I had learned all that I could from him because I already knew everything he knew. I was on my own from there, and did my best to learn by listening (and playing with) songs on the radio and/or the albums I had access to. At that time, none of my friends played, and I couldn't learn online, because the internet didn't even exist at that time. I didn't even touch or play another guitar, other than that Yamaha, until I was in my teens. Guitar lessons were not an option, because my financially strapped parents were already paying for me to learn trombone through the Public School music program. Although I am glad that I began learning and playing on an acoustic guitar, it saddens me that it took me so long to learn that not all acoustics were as difficult to play as that Yamaha was/is. The second guitar I ever played was my friends POS beginner electric. I couldn't believe how easy it was to fret, especially bar chords. I remember having to force myself to stop using so much pressure as I played chords, because I was literally mashing both E strings off the fretboard when I played a simple G chord, (and with every bar chord). I had to mellow out with my picking/strumming, as well. (Dad never taught me about changing strings, so the Yamaha had super dead, super old strings on it.) I think I was a junior in High School before I got to play a good acoustic, and I remember it was an Ovation with the curved back. It was big and heavy, but I swear it fretted like my '83 Explorer. And, best of all, it sounded full and loud with little to no effort from either hand. Over the years I have played a few decent acoustics, but I have never played a Gibson or a Martin, so I really don't know what real quality feels like when played, (let alone what real quality sounds like when played by me). I have been gifted two acoustics, in addition to my Dad's Yamaha (which he gave to me when I turned 13). Both are Oscar Schmidt's by Washburn, One is a 12 string that's Model number is 292035-01 OD312. The other is a 6 string, but it is in a case in the back, and it's not worth bothering to pull it out just to get it's model number. Both have to be super low cost, and I know the 12 was made in China, (I bet the 6 was too.). The 12 is actually easier to play than the six, and both are way easier to play than the Yamaha. But that's not saying much. Because of it's size, and the 12 strings, the 12 has a richer tone, but neither of them are anything to write home about. They all just seem to have a thin tone, for lack of a better word. I am actually ok with how the 12 string is easier to fret that the other two six strings, even with the added complexity of 12 strings. Sadly, it takes so long to tune vs. a 6, that I don't play it as much as I should. I also shy away from playing the 6 strings because of how hard they are to fret/play, which sucks. When strung with lighter strings, they obviously play easier, but the tone goes from thin to emaciated. I am hoping to find a quality acoustic that I don't have to fight to play, that produces decent tone, and isn't so darn purdy and 'spensive that I won't want to play it out at the fire pit. I am not looking to buy this guitar tomorrow, and it is kind of a wish list thing right now. I am thinking pre owned instead of new, and don't mind scuffs/wear as long as they don't hurt how it plays. I also would rather sacrifice some tone for ease of play, if I have to. Any suggestions?

So. when you are in IMGUR and you have your collection of pictures open, click on the image you want. It will open in a new widow with a list of "copy" options on the right. Click on "copy" in the "direct link" line. Then open the Gibson Forum and go to the link you want to add the picture to. Place your cursor where you want the pic to go and "Right click". Click the "paste" option, (not paste as plain text, or any other paste option.) For a split second you will see the direct link alphanumeric text link appear, and then it will be replaced by the image associated with the "direct link". You will then see a pop up message indicating you just pasted an image link that will appear as an image, and the pop up gives you an option to switch this type of "pasting" to just show the link address instead. Ignore or dismiss this pop up. When you click the copy button (direct image link) in IMGUR, it automatically saves the image address into your PC as if you "right clicked" on an image and then clicked "copy"/"copy image"/"copy image address", so you could right click and click paste when and where you wanted to insert the image.

John, you need not ever delete a post here. The system space remaining note only applies to the difference in the size of your avatar image and the maximum allowed for said. Your all good, buddy.

I always thought it was titled, "Bassaball Jones". What a heck of a line up for such a silly and wonderful song., class... ...class... ...class... CLASS! SHUT UP!

If you are familiar with how to reduce the quality (file size) of the image you would like to use, you will need to do so before you upload it to IMGUR. Be sure to reduce the file size to below the megabyte limit for upload here. (can't remember what that is, but I think it's around 150MB) I also recommend using your picture editing software to brighten up/enhance the colors of your image before you reduce the file size, so it will still appear vivid after said reduction.

Seal pup barkbuckers. Very hard to wire because they are so wiggly. ( and tons of cavity route out needed) 😁

When I was copying the link from YouTube for "You've got a friend", I let the track play as I typed. Auto play must have been enabled and "Fire and Rain" played next. I had been doing my best to restrain my emotions when I was typing my reply to you, but I had to step outside and wipe away a tear or two after the first verse of "Fire and Rain". Glad to hear you are powering through this trying time. If your veteran neighbor does not currently have a patient advocate to represent his medical interests, I highly recommend you help him acquire one sooner than later. Let me know if you need more info about that crucial service.

When the salesman at the Arctic Ocean Guitar Center told me he had a pair of pups that would "really bark", (for my pickup swap project), I didn't think he was being literal. Now I'm wondering what I would have gotten if I had chosen the pair he said "produced a deep growl"?

I've heard some people refer to Chinese Gibson fakes as "Chibsons". I defiantly am NOT implying that your craftsmanship is "fake", or cheep, (and I bet this creation will give Gibson a run for their money.) I am just wondering if this creation should be dubbed a, "Dibson"? Or maybe a, "Vibson"?

I remember those innocent days when I thought "going clubbing" just meant bouncing from one night club to another until dawn, not the precursor to creating a fur coat. (what were we talking about again?)

She got the gold mine, (I got the shaft) - Jerry Reed

Big Ten Inch - Bull Moose Jackson

She got the Gold mine, (I got the shaft) - Jerry Reed

Don't laugh, but I do not have a "Smart phone", android or otherwise. I have a 4G LTE flip phone that is capable of utilizing data connectivity/Wi-Fi internet connection, but I only use it as a phone. I already have a 15" android tablet that I connect via Wi-Fi, a darn good laptop that drives my streaming/internet capabilities and general computer work, (which is integrated with my 4K big screen, my 7.2 Atmos/DTS home audio system, and my wireless keyboard/mouse), and two desk tops. I need a $700.00+ phone/computer like I need a hole in my head, and my eyes are too crappy to view their relatively small screens anyway. The same friend who gifted me the sequencer told me yesterday that he has a Chrome book that he no longer uses, and that I can have it. Hopefully I can clean up the hard drive and make it a dedicated interface by downloading the appropriate software. Technology is making it hard to be a minimalist these days.

I am so sorry brother. I just spent an hour or so fighting back tears responding to John Shiflet (forum member) who lost his spouse 18 months ago. It's been 13 months for my dad, (and I), since he became a widower and I lost my mom. Here is a bit of what I wrote to John that may benefit you. "...my father became a widower 13 months ago. She did everything for him, save for making money, which thankfully he was very good at. She passed from Frontal Lobe Dementia, so she had been in a Palliative care facility for just under three years prior to her death. He literally had never done laundry, made a bed, run a vacuum, clean a toilet or shower, or 99% of the other indoor household tasks required as a single adult homeowner. Fortunately, I live just under an hour away from him , (and I am retired), so I have been able to help him out. I go to his house at least once a week and help him clean, dust, vacuum, mop floors, do maintenance, keep his PC running, and or anything else he may need... ....He has a big house in Barrington Hills, Illinois. Just vacuuming the entire house takes around 2 1/2 to 3 hours. There are 5 and a half bathrooms that need to be kept clean as well, that the hard, iron laden Well water does a number on if you don't . Without my support, and the support of his wonderful friends, I don't know how he would have survived. At 82, he's and old dog resistant to learning new tricks, but he is doing his own laundry and learned how to make a bed!! Thank goodness for small miracles. I write this in hopes that you have a similar type of support group. If you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out to me, either by Personal Message, or on this thread. Even if you have a support group, I am available if you need a shoulder to lean on, or just someone to talk to. There are also a myriad of support groups for those who have lost their spouses. My father has benefited massively from the group he joined 2 years ago for loved ones with, (or have passed from), terminal dementia. I can connect you with one of these support groups in your area, if you haven't already joined one." YOU ARE NOT ALONE! It may surprise you how many people, even strangers, whom will not hesitate to bend over backwards for you in your time of need, (and after).

John, my father became a widower 13 months ago. She did everything for him, save for making money, which thankfully he was very good at. She passed from Frontal Lobe Dementia, so she had been in a Palliative care facility for just under three years prior to her death. He literally had never done laundry, made a bed, run a vacuum, clean a toilet or shower, or 99% of the other indoor household tasks required as a single adult homeowner. Fortunately, I live just under an hour away from him , (and I am retired), so I have been able to help him out. I go to his house at least once a week and help him clean, dust, vacuum, mop floors, do maintenance, keep his PC running, and or anything else he may need. You obviously are from the Chicago area, so you may understand better than others what I mean when I say, "He has a big house in Barrington Hills, Illinois.". Just vacuuming the entire house takes around 2 1/2 to 3 hours. There are 5 and a half bathrooms that need to be kept clean as well, that the hard, iron laden Well water does a number on if you don't . Without my support, and the support of his wonderful friends, I don't know how he would have survived. At 82, he's and old dog resistant to learning new tricks, but he is doing his own laundry and learned how to make a bed!! Thank goodness for small miracles. I write this in hopes that you have a similar type of support group. If not, I live about 35 miles up Rt. 14 (Northwest Highway), from Barrington, Il, and if you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out to me, either by Personal Message, or on this thread. Even if you have a support group, I am available if you need a shoulder to lean on, or just someone to talk to. There are also a myriad of support groups for those who have lost their spouses. My father has benefited massively from the group he joined 2 years ago for loved ones with, (or have passed from), terminal dementia. I can connect you with one of these support groups in your area, if you haven't already joined one. Let me know what, if anything, I can do for you sir. I am sorry for your loss brother.

So any ideas how to remove a finger AND a Navage device from a nose? Asking for a friend who mistook the Gorilla glue for the Gorilla snot... ...again.