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    Rant About Gibson Bashing

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    You're all missing the guys sense of humour

     

    That's his whole schtick

    The grumpy guitar guy

     

    I think his little videos are great fun

     

    Take him with a pinch of salt and you'll hear that he doesn't really say any more bad than he does good about the guitar

     

    AND all his points are correct. Pickup wires should have been put in properly. Fret ends shouldn't be sticking out and the guitar is very expensive

     

     

     

    At risk of punishment etc. I agree. He's the grumpy old tongue in cheek guy no matter the guitar he is working to "make better". I enjoy his videos regularly. 'Course, I'm O&G myself and can appreciate good orneriness better than most. :rolleyes:

    Norlin era exaggerated?

    in The Gibson Lounge

    Posted

    I have a 75 sq. shoulder Southern Jumbo 2x bracing and giant bridge plate ……….. but it sounds just fine and always has, so I've kept it. BUT! It's scary when you look inside the sound hole with a mirror and see all that extra wood. Also have a 78/79 The Paul I have hung onto cause it plays and sounds great. BUT! It's a basic slab and no more. Too late to let them go now anyway!

    Does Tone-Rite really work?

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    ONLY because I said I would:

     

    Did ToneRite 72 hrs. each on Southern Jumbo and now on SJ -200 (adi/maple) . LOW SETTING, as in followed directions for tone! John Pearse PBs on both.

     

    1. Both still sound like Gibson guitars.

    2. Subjective all the way; it's not a miracle worker, but it did do a noticeable sweetening to my ears.

    3. Low setting is the tone enhancer. Contrary to some thoughts that setting improved bass on both guitars also.

    4. The SJ has held the plus results for two weeks anyway.

     

    Conclusions:

     

    1. Low setting for tone enhancement. High for volume and brightness. I wouldn't go near the high setting.

    2. Duration is the variable.

    3. Convenient to use.

    4. Worth having around at my house anyway.

    5. As I said, it's not a miracle worker, but I do think there is something to it.

    6. Recommend following the directions rather than just cranking it up to the high setting.

    7. Is the ToneRite worth the price? That is up to the individual.

     

    * Take it easy on me men. I'm like really vulnerable! [angry]

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    Does Tone-Rite really work?

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    OP, not suggesting you buy one. But, since I actually do have access to one, I'll tell you what I think. Eh, seems to do no harm. I have an SJ an out of town pal plays whenever he visits. He can't get over how good it is sounding. Haven't told him I used a Tone-Rite on it since his last visit. But then I'm an advocate of torrefied tops also so that disqualifies my opinion here with many. Ask for one as a birthday present or something (worked for me a while back) and see what you think on a lesser instrument first. I just happen to be in process right now on an SJ-200 adi/maple with which I have never been overly pleased or taken the time to play in properly. So, I'll post what I think as to that guitar sometime after Monday 4/2/18. Seems obvious to me the low setting as well as realistic expectations is the common sense way to go on such a device, and on most mods or enhancements - re: pins, saddles, strings, Tone-Rites, less than single malt Scotch, etc.

    Frustrated with Fishman Ellipse Aura in my J-200

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    I'm aged on this one I realize, but I still prefer my acoustics to be just that, acoustic. That being said, several of my newer Gibsons have pickups. My SJ-200 has the Ellpse Aura. I'm pretty happy with the shaping it affords. So no complaints. Certainly isn't a light weight guitar. Capmaster, seems to have had a good thought on the Aura.

    Bridge Plate Mounting Hole Poll

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    The "Gibson Homecoming" is going on this week. Several of the folks are already here in Bozeman as they like to get first pick of the guitars offered for sale at Music Villa. I will make an effort to have some of them bring up all of the bridge plate concerns and get some of them to take photos of the entire process so that we can all see the exact reason for the problem, and this mess is a problem. This has gone on long enough and someone needs to step up and explain why they can't fix the issue.

     

    Well this is the week and we shall all have a better idea of how this will all work out. I will try to see if Gibson is going to consider this a warranty problem as it is obviously a problem generated by them in the building process. They will be asked about solutions to the problem.

     

    Just so you folks know. Just because it's being discussed here on the forum doesn't mean that Gibson/Montana knows about it. There can be a disconnect between customer service based in Nashville and the production team in Montana. I don't know if this is the case but rest assured. The solution will be at hand.

     

     

     

    Haven't run into the problem myself, but thought this might be a good place to say "thanks Hogeye" for the effort on this one.

    Any J-200 Jr. history buffs out there?

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    My small book I have on hand here doesn't mention the jr. much. On your ordered model, what materials are the body, fingerboard, position markers and tuners? I know Ray Whitley had both a big one and a jr. custom made for him, per this little reference book. They were spruce top, rosewood bodies, ebony boards and fully bound. His had Tortise guards and were beautiful, per these pictures. Enjoy your's when she comes!

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