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Gibson J 180 M2M ordered in July 2022
Leonard McCoy replied to motorcitychick's topic in Gibson Acoustic
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The patch could have been placed there as reinforcement. Perhaps the sides are especially thin at that spot or developed a defect upon bending into shape. No signs on the outside? The material is a curious choice.
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My bad. The Wafflebacks are indeed 15:1.
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I love the Kluson Supreme and Kluson Wafflebacks tuners. Both feature an 18:1 gear ratio.
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ngd NGD - L-00 Studio Walnut Burst (2021, Lefty)
Leonard McCoy replied to Leonard McCoy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
I cannot state enough how incredible the treble response with this L-00 is. It's like trebles have their own reverb pedal attached to them. Gorgeous! -
Gibson 1999 J-180 EC preamp problem
Leonard McCoy replied to Wesley Gibson's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Not sure, you could inquire with Fishman directly, they might be able to help out. It it were me, I'd have the Fishman pickup replaced for an LR Baggs at this point, or have it removed entirely. -
Can't resist a black Gibson, won't resist a black Gibson.
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ngd NGD - L-00 Studio Walnut Burst (2021, Lefty)
Leonard McCoy replied to Leonard McCoy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Playing higher up the neck, say 7th fret upwards, is actually a bit easier than with the Slim Taper because there's more meat to support your hand. If you're playing with your thumb over the neck, you gotta reposition your thumb a little bit. Overall a very comfy neck, but I still prefer Gibson's Slim Taper. -
History I was looking for a lefty L-00 for a while now, also because Cat Stevens was playing one at some point. I actually wanted an L-00 Original in ebony, but nothing turned up. The Gibson European Demo Shop then posted the L-00 Studio below — not quite what I was shooting for, but I simply couldn't resist. Walnut Back and Sides The figuring on the walnut back and sides simply looks stunning. The bridge and fretboard are also made of walnut and silky-smooth to the touch. Fast-Response Neck This modern neck is more V-shaped than Gibson's traditional slim-taper neck. It provides a little bit more meat where the pocket of your palm meets the neck. This makes playing higher up the cane more comfortable, because there is more roundness supporting your fretting hand. Overall very comfy. Small Body I love small-body acoustics like my J-180. The L-00 is easy to hold and play in whatever setting or position due to its small body and shallow depth. Sound The guitar's sound spectrum tilts towards the treble side. The guitar projects a lot, with very openly ringing, accentuated trebles. The mids are present as well; unsurprisingly, the bass response is lacking. Pictures Upgrades real nitrate truss-rod cover
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The winner (@RvrDxn) receives a set of 24-carat gold strings (.012 gauge) if they want it. Free shipping of course.
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I was condescending towards walnut back and sides in the past, so I put my money where my big mouth is. Let's see how it turns out.
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So far no hits. It's definitely a Gibson, though. Perhaps this helps a bit:
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Compensated Saddle Southern Jumbo Original
Leonard McCoy replied to Campfire Hero's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Intonation. -
A test under blacklight might not reveal a defect either, but it's perhaps worth a try, as these guitars do not come cheap. To me it seems that the nitrocellulose lacquer has sunk in and been curing differently between the multiple layers of the neck, leaving a hardly noticable ridge or "line" so to speak. That would not be too uncommon for any kind of wood joints finished in nitrocellulose lacquer. For Gibson guitars this mostly concerns backs, multi-layered necks and headstock inlays.
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Gibson M2M J180 based off of the Everly Brothers Guitar
Leonard McCoy replied to motorcitychick's topic in Gibson Acoustic
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New Southern Jumbo ridge in back center seam
Leonard McCoy replied to JRBC's topic in Gibson Acoustic
This is often caused by the nitrocellulose lacquer sinking over time into the seam line between the two back slices, leaving a narrow ridge. -
Gibson Cat Stevens J-180 Collector's Edition
Leonard McCoy replied to Leonard McCoy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
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The J-185/180 is generally very balanced but can still have punchy, yet tight lows, especially if you are able to hit the bass strings harder to due higher string action. The fretboard didn't feel smooth probably because it needed, like so many new guitars, proper conditioning.
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It's definitely a trauma crack that probably runs deeper than just finish level, possibly from an impact of sorts against the headstock. That you bought a guitar in that condition without noticing seems improbable. More probable is that the shock happened during transit or otherwise because the headstock wasn't secured enough. The guitar strings should definitely be taken off or at least unwound a bit so as not to make the crack worse through string tension. If you're lucky it's just a finish crack, but the left side of the neck doesn't look like it.
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Gibson Cat Stevens J-180 Collector's Edition
Leonard McCoy replied to Leonard McCoy's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Here is a whole batch of photos showing off the guitar under normal lighting conditions: https://imgur.com/a/eiTeOdN -
Fuller's J-180 with Star Inlay / Double Pickguards
Leonard McCoy replied to thegreatgumbino's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Astounding contribution!