SchultzGirls

Ok everyone… after playing probably 100 different guitars across 12 states we finally made a purchase! She loved the tone of the HBird but loved more the neck of the Dove. It was a tough choice for her so we searched high and low for a Dove that her ear fell in love with and finally found a 2012 Doves in Flight at Carter Vintage in Nashville while we happened to be in town recording! She’s over the moon. Thanks to all of you who took the time to comment and help!

Tessa (14) covering Tonight Tonight by Smashing Pumpkins on her rebuilt 1970 B20 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmA4w2zrYi3/?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=

Again, thank you all! I tried “liking” some of your comments but the iPhone ux doesn’t seem to offer that capability. Attached is a photo of my daughter from Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI this past summer. She says thanks to all who offered advice. We’ll be in Nashville this weekend and headed to the Gibson Garage for her to play as many different models of the Bird as possible.

First off, thank you to all who took the time to respond. I’ve read every response multiple times and really appreciate the information.. Forty, although I appreciate your advice on a mid range guitar, my 15 year old has been playing for over 10 years and has played Lollapalooza, Summerfest and many other major festivals and clubs. She gigs about 100 days a year and is extremely committed. We started her off with a J15 and a 70 B20. She’s 5’8 with long arms and fingers so we are ready for the next step. Yes, admittedly, she does love the look of the hummingbird. She’s played a 1964 J45 and a 1958 SJ in her studio sessions and still wants a Bird. She claims it’s feel and Tone but, I bet it’s mainly fashion. 🙂 again, you’ve all been extremely helpful. Thanks for the advice! Let the search continue!

She spoke with a luthier friend that suggested this is the best period of consistent workmanship and tone wood quality (outside of 60’s). I believe his advice was given due to the fact that we’ll likely buy online without the ability to play the instrument first… so he thought these years represented the best chance of getting a quality guitar. (Unsure though)

Hello everyone. My daughter plays a vintage B20 but has grown and is ready for her forever guitar. She has played the J45, SJ and Hummingbird at Chicago Music Exchange and is dead set on the feel and sound of the Hummingbird...but also the look (she's a 15 year old so she loves the look). She's done some research and is requesting that I get her a Bird from '93-2008 and prefers the Tabacco Burst or Honey Burst finishes over others. However, there seems to be many models (Standard, Deluxe, TV, etc) and many different tone wood combos including short runs like birds eye or quilted maple, koa, etc. She plays a good mix of strumming and picking and is looking for a gigging workhorse. Any Bird guys or gals out there that can redirect me to some good posts or websites that help to demystify the different options? Thanks in advance.