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    Gibson vs Epiphone

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    IMHO they both do a good job for what they are for & cost. But that being said, NO COMPARISON in sound to me. I have both EPI Dove & Bird and Gibson Dove & Bird. Like all 4 of them and like said, I grab the Epi Dove to play most of the time. Just for my 2-5 songs before I head to work or after work before the rest of things on the list to do. Also, take the Epi Dove in the RV. But everyone both are previewed for says the same. The Gibson's just blow the Epi away in sound. And they better.

     

    I still play the Epi Dove prolly the most, but I long for the Gibson often when I do.

     

    Aster

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    What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?

    in The Gibson Lounge

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    The wife and I are at Branson Missouri celebrating my 63rd Birthday. It was the 22 and I had a fillet steak and cinnamon apples for dinner and it was soooo, good. Lunches here are wherever. I get to pick out my new Amp for my gift when I get back at home. Ill be asking you guys for advice later and I will be trying some out at Dietz music next week. msp_thumbup.gif

     

    Hi Retired,

     

    Happy Birthday a little late to you!!! Did I read somewhere that you live in Iowa too? Maybe I was just dreaming again. Happens a lot these days. :rolleyes:

     

    Aster

    What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?

    in The Gibson Lounge

    Posted

    Red eye gravy, ham , biscuits with hot coffee

     

    4H

     

    Now "THAT'S WHAT I'M TALK'N ABOUT!!!" No coffee for me, but a great Tennessee breakfast from my days in Clarksville. Love it, just can't have REAL biscuits (except for Bisquick Glut. Free) anymore. [cursing] Short bread (biscuits & Cornbread) was by far my fav. breads hands down. Country ham & Red Eyed gravy (great for gravy boat Mashed Potatoes too) is beyond excellent.

     

    Dang it's too close to lunch and now I can't have that today.

     

    Aster

    What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?

    in The Gibson Lounge

    Posted

    I didn't know you had these problems "A", do you a coeliac condition?

     

    I have a couple of friends that do, one of them my best mate and I see his struggle with finding things he likes to eat. I try hard to match what he's eating as I can't stand the thought of eating something he can't have in front of him. I understand about the gluten free bread and how hard it is to get something palatable and how expensive it is as I've followed the problem with Dave.

     

    I guess as we age there is more propensity for health problems. When we were younger these things would probably never have occurred to us, nor would we have realized how fragile our health can be.

     

    However, there is only one way to go and that is forward!

     

    Do you see yourself being able to back of work a bit, anytime soon?

     

    No Celiacs (coeliac) disease but the G.I. Doc. (I have lots of great clients that are Dr's) believes it's Gluten Intolerance and you can react more violently to that with gluten intake that even Celiacs. Celiac disease is potentially life threatening and the Intolerance just makes you really sick & fast too. Like you were all beat up by a gorilla.

     

    Seems like I haven't been able to cut back with work. I must not be getting a much done in an hour as I use to so I'm still piling on the work hours in a week. Been blessed with lots of projects & work for the last year. In a year or two we'll be even with what I lost in the glut of 2008-2011. Oh well, it's only $$ (and I guess my retirement too [cursing]) What's a mother to do? [biggrin]

     

    Aster

    What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?

    in The Gibson Lounge

    Posted

    With all the food allergies/intolerance I've developed meals are getting very complex and not as much fun.

     

    Breakfast this AM:

     

    Cream of Rice hot cereal w/ dairy free margarine, honey, raisins, & toasted pecan bits, MSG free pork sausage, & multi-grain gluten free toast with blackberry jam. Sometimes throw in a scramble egg cooked in coconut oil.

     

    Finally found a hot cereal that, believe it or not doctored up, really tastes good. [biggrin]

     

    Biggest challenge is finding GOOD tasting/texture Gluten free bread. Finally found some but you pay dearly for a loaf. Oh well, one slice in the AM for Bfast isn't going to break me and I gotta eat something.

     

    Aster

    pickguard disintegration and corrosion of gold parts

    in Gibson Custom

    Posted

    Good night ladies!!! You must have been eating salty potato chips and put it away in a damp basement. :rolleyes: Those strings are a dead give away it AIN'T Gibson, or any other manufacturers fault!!!

     

    Seriously, do you have a handle on the Humidity levels and have measured them accurately with a Hygrometer?

     

    Shouldn't be over 50% for humidity 40-45% is what I shoot for. Cap is sure right on the metal. Gold & chrome both need protection from the acids & moisture too. I've used stuff for my Harley chrome to protect for 10 yrs now and it really does the trick for me. Just be very careful with anything with ANY abrasive in it on the GOLD. It's so thin you can rub thru it just looking at it I think. [biggrin]

     

    Aster

    What goes in the little hole ?

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    It seems like to me that oils w/o any "cleaners", so to speak, are the best bet esp. with Nitro finishes.

     

    Find some Tri-Flow or a great grade of non-gumming light machine oil. Even a sewing machine oil is good for a device like a tuner. Wouldn't use olive oil, no disrespect Themis, as that should get gummy as it ages & breaks down. Some greases will do the same thing and they are a mess to clean out and get working again. Also, just a drop in that "little hole" does it too. Lube them when stringing.

     

    Just how I work it anyway. We're always having to keep gears, lens movements, slides etc. moving smooth and w/o any gummy breakdown.

     

    Aster

    Tusq vs Bone - surprising experiment !

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    So does Gibson state that the man made stock saddles are really TUSQ? My Gibson stock ones sure sound different than the Tusq brand replacements I bought (when dropped lightly on a hard counter) & also in the guitar. Went thru that with the Reissue J-160E and the J-45 Custom. I was presuming the stock Gibson ones are really Corian not Tusq Brand products. I really don't remember reading any specs either way so it IS a question I don't know the answer to.

     

    Aster

    Humidifying Semi-Hollow Guitars

    in Gibson Custom

    Posted

    The Casino is a hollowbody guitar, like a 330. Semi-hollow refers to instruments with a solid center block (Riviera, Sheraton, 335, etc). The term is often mis-used these days, as it doesn't make sense to use the same term to refer to a Casino and a Riviera, imo.

     

    Unless your conditions are extreme, I wouldn't be worried about it. Humidifying is traditionally a factor primarily with carved, solid-top instruments where cracking along grain lines (spruce, etc) is a concern. The general rule of thumb is that if you're reasonably comfortable in the environment where the guitar is stored, the guitar will be fine.

     

    I know a Duo-Jet is Chambered not Semi-Hollow, but I was wanting to know what was being described as Semi-hollow (with a wood brace thru the middle) or like a thin hollow as a Casino maybe.

     

    Thanks for clearing up the info as sometimes it gets confusing whether or not F or close F hole electric are semi or hollow.

    Where are 62 reissue Sorrentos made?

    in Epiphone Electrics

    Posted

    I see several of them not having any stamped S/N on the headstock and accept this may be the case. Did any of you Sorrento owners make a C/S call to Gibson about where the S/N is on these guitars then? Just curious as I've always had excellent help from C/S when I've called with questions/issues that I needed answered or resolved.

     

    Aster

    I don't skateboard or play electric but these are cool

    in The Gibson Lounge

    Posted

    When I got out of college, and rebelled against my years in school, I started a Skateboard/Roller Skate shop in the Midwest. That was in 1976 or 77. It was great fun and the parks were heavy all over the country (huge ones too).

     

    A different breed of "skater" exist now bred from the streets. You should see what the "Skate Rats" do to beautiful new Harley's. Makes me want to cry to see them spray can over a beautiful & PERFECT factory baked paint scheme.

     

    The board guitars look cool but I wouldn't pay much over $50 for the parts. Bet they don't really sound that good. Would rather have a DOOR guitar or cigar box Bo Diddly style I reckon. [biggrin]

     

    Aster

    Differences in J-200 & SJ-200?

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    So you're saying that Gibby is only "filling orders" with what is built? I guess that makes since, but isn't the way any of my business world works unless it's custom-custom.

     

    Well, if that's the way it works they could let a person know who's got them on order and you make an offer to the dealer that you selected to purchase. No muss, no fuss, no shipping. Just transfer paperwork. Man, I'd do that with my business for sure. Make a bit less, but never have to touch a product. YeeeHawww. Sign me up.

     

    Aster

    Differences in J-200 & SJ-200?

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    Stop, Stop

     

    I was only 1/2 blinded by the 1st photo. Now I'm blind as a bat from all that abalone bling!! [biggrin]

     

    Beautiful guitars. I'll keep my eyes open for either a J or SJ. I guess I'd just as soon have one w/o any electronics in it as I don't play for pay.

     

    I'm also having some Hummingbird pangs too. What's a Mother to do?

     

    Thanks again all!!

     

    Aster

    Differences in J-200 & SJ-200?

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    Thanks for all the answer's & info!! It is difficult to locate some of these to go & play or see in person w/o a MAJOR road trip. To bad a guy can't go shopping out at the Factory and then have it paid for thru a dealer. You could select from ready to ship, make the deal on price with the dealer, pay for it, pick it up and head for home. I'd incorporate that into a vacation trip out west for sure. [thumbup]

     

    Aster

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