Buc McMaster
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Well that's a cute little guitar, Anne..........yours?
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Sounds very dry and fundamental. Hard to tell for sure but looks like nickel wrapped strings.
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With the J-45 in the rear view mirror, the big blue Hummingbird is the one and only acoustic...........just a terrific example of a Gibson 6-string. Plays perfectly, warm and airy, strong and punchy when necessary............I made the right choice. Playing open mic stages again and am reminded that sound systems at such events are a crap shoot.........good, bad, ugly and some totally intolerable. The K&K transducer pickup does not do well in such situations and to remedy this I have once again installed a Sunrise, the big momma of sound hole pickups. Totally predictable sound that will deliver in pretty much any circumstance, and while I still am not a huge fan of magnetics, nothing else is as reliable across varying sound systems. Back in the saddle again......!
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I used to play old Fender tweed amps from the 50s but I've got my eye on the Marshall 1974X combo. Two knobs: volume & tone, plus a tremolo in one channel.......perfect! Don't use pedals at all (save a tuner) and like an amp that responds well to what the guitar and guitarist is giving it. The old tweed amps did that very well with Strats and Teles, but I think the little Marshall combo will be a better fit with a humbucker-powered LP.
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It is indeed heavy, and yes, it came from Southpaw. Spent about five hours playing a lot of different guitars...........this was the one. Tube amps only for me.........and NO PEDALS! A tube amp responds to the guitar in such a magic way. I bought a little Fender amp with the guitar but I've got my eye on a Marshall 1974X combo.............very nice little amp.
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Bought a little 15W Fender Blues Jr in tweed to use with it for now..........Marshall half stack?!?! Sheesh!
Working on the intro and solo for the Allman Bros Ramblin' Man. Should work well at the open mic next week!
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Yes, it does look good. What you see as writing on the nut I suspect is just a random mark that could be removed. It says it's an historic model and while I'm not too familiar with that one the finish color looks odd for such a reissue.............but that could just be the lighting. Is there a return policy on this one?
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Yes, I have a couple sets of the Pure Blues 11's ordered already............use DRs on my acoustics, figured the electric sets will be as good. The nut and t-rod may or may not require a tweak with the slightly heavier strings. I've found that differs from one guitar to another.
Haven't weighed it but this is one h-e-a-v-y instrument............
With guard or without?
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1960 CS Reissue. Anyone run .011 gauge on one of these?
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Well, having decided I want to play out again, I figure I needed an electric guitar of some description...........bought this one. Yes, yes.....it's the acoustic forum but I thought you guys might like to see what talked me out of my J-45...........
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When the next hurricane comes I've vowed to ride it out here on the island, which may or may not end up being the case........ And if not, it would be the blue Hummingbird in the escape vehicle. This instrument is a beast, the best player I have ever owned and quite unique in appearance (thanks to Dave for the Texas guard!)
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To my eye the rectangular bridge is the most visually appealing, never owned one though. I personally contend that the 'belly up' bridge is key to the Gibson sound, separating it from the Martin 'belly down'. Due to the different positions of the pins and saddle relative to the shape of the bridge, the top is loaded differently between the two designs, creating pretty distinct tonal difference............my two cents worth, anyway........
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Lots of options at StewMac........... https://www.stewmac.com/search/?q=bridge+pins There are many other sources as well.
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This came up in my YouTube feed and while not featuring a Gibson (a Lowden) it is just so impressive I thought y'all might appreciate it. Young man doesn't even appear to be trying hard.......it just flows out of him and the guitar. Very talented young man..............
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The back on the right in the photo appears to be rosewood.........perhaps it is not the back from this guitar though. It will take a serious labor of love to restore this one.
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Perhaps nickel wound strings would be correct for this one. There was no phosphor bronze in the 30s and nickel wounds would have been pretty much the only choice. So, if you want to "authentic", Martin Retros would be a good choice.
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The same hack. I busted his chops over this one........
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Terrapin Guitars. I think the Gibson AJ Style 2 is the right shape........$34 in tiger stripe.
http://www.terrapinguitars.com/index2_php.php?content=acousticContent#acoustic
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A refinished top is not a big deal on a player grade instrument, which this certainly is. I called the guy with some questions and he seems straight up about it. He will shoot some more photos for me, tune it down the half step I prefer and check it out. I'm not sold but definitely curious.
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Though I haven't been playing much at all of late, this is quite unique and very tempting..............
https://reverb.com/item/15908002-gibson-j-55-left-handed-1939-natural
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Those clips can be placed pretty much anywhere though, from the factory, I believe they are attached to the sides. However, once "unstuck", they don't adhere so well any longer and you may find you need to replace them. The on-board battery is (and will be) the instigator of the trouble. If you're not going to use the pickup I highly recommend removing the entire system, and if you do intend to play plugged in I recommend removing the entire system and installing a passive pickup like the K&K. No battery, no issues, no extra weight, no problem.
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Don't reckon you'll get stateside too often. Bummer.
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47 minutes ago, Jinder said:
Oh man, that would have been perfect for what I needed!! Are you looking to sell, Buc?
Might as well sell it as I have no use for it any longer. Thing is, you're on the other side of the world.........
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Damn, J, didn't know you were amp hunting. I've got a Schertler David Deluxe just sitting in the closet, with a clamshell custom cover to boot. Ya should said something!
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Any guesses on this Hummingbird?
in Gibson Acoustic
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Can't say exactly what it is, but it's definitely not Gibson.