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I have not played the guitars you are asking OP. But, I do believe reading other threads steering people away from the studio. I would go for the 2014 HB - BTW, I REALLY like the white pickguard. On another note, I believe you can take to a Gibson authorized service and they can get you an original pickguard from Gibson.

My class is next month. I have taken motorcycles for short drives but never thought of these things.... I took the computer test this week to get my learner permit in case my bike gets here first and the pushing the handle bar thing was one of the questions... I will ask the instructor for sure.

Question. When you get into a curve you press the handle bar to the side you want to turn and lean your body, how do you come back from leaning, is just the acceleration at the end of the curve that brings you back?

I have the 1960 CS Fixed Bridge, it is one of the best guitars I have ever had. The other one of the best I have ever had, really on the same level as the HB 1960, is the Sheryl Crow - plays like the HB, sounds like the HB, sensational wood grade. I will only keep one, most likely the Sheryl just because since it already has electronics and her signature. I will probably put my HB up for sale to fund my new "hobbie"... it is really hard though to part from an AWESOME guitar.

Hey guys, super excited. I will be joining the motorcylce world next month. I have taken a few motorcycles for a spin like 15 years ago, but never been serious about it. This week I signed up for the rider class and place an order for the bike - Indian Scout Sixty. How about you Gibson bikers, what are you riding?

The main difference from the HB 1960 is the HB has the VOS treatment while the SC has the advanced scallop brace

LOL... ok, how many of you have a musical skill like that?

Come on guys, the guy is really good!

I think the headstock is ugly 😞

Thanks guys. I just realized it is actually her signature, not a printed/copy, on the label inside of the guitar.

This is a very very VERY nice guitar! Plays very much like the HB, sounds amazing, gorgeous looking! I will get an A/B with the HB. I am very pleased, the only thing better would've been a personal delivery from Sheryl.

Wow... all the stuff going on with our country and CNN focus on that?!?!?!? 🤔 Interesting to know, I NEVER watch CNN - not missing much! I wish they were showing more of the horrible situation on our borders, amongst other things.

Thank you. I wonder if I leave the HB and the Sheryl together in my cave alone if they would hookup and give some offsprings 🤓🤪🧐🤔

Getting mine this week 🙂

Nice post. I do have the greatest respect for Martin, and also love the history behind Martin! My post has more todo with personal connection and intimacy with the guitar.

That is how I feel. I might give a try on the 000-28EC, still thinking... but I feel the end result for me will be the same.

Almost - what differs from the EC, which I like the modified V neck profile.

Hey guys, just wondering here - limiting the question for Martin and Gibson, but of course feel free to add what is "for you." I know many of you have both and are very happy with both, but anyone here who feels that Martin, although excellent build and great sound, it just doesn't fit on your playing style? My experience with Martin guitar is decent, but I have yet to find a Martin guitar that knocks my socks off, as Gibson does. I have had two Gibsons - a J45 and a Humminbird, and felt great as soon as I played the first chords and the honeymoon lasted pretty much forever. I am excited waiting for the Sheryl Crow! As far as Martin goes I have had sooo many but after a short honeymoon I don't feel them, if you know what I mean. I have now a 000-28EC on order that I am seriously considering to cancel and just stop my Martin search, just not excited trying anymore. I have had the following Martins, and again although great guitars they just don't speak to me as much: 00-28 000-28 CS (Custom Shop) with Adirondack top D-28 standard (2 of them) D-28 CS with Adi top D-28 '37 Authentic VTS D-28 '37 Authentic Aged VTS (2 of them) HD-28 D-18 CS with VTS D Jr (2 of them) - still have one for my son Anyone else here feels the way I do?

I am happy to hear members know how to change strings and don't return guitars because they simply don't like the sound of the string.... lol Good job, great to hear your guitar is singing to your ears!!!!

Wow, pretty awesome... now I want one 🙂

Thank you. It should be here by end of week. Also, wife is traveling with daughter for the weekend so I have it all for myself without any honeydo... 🤗

I don’t even know if I fell bad for the guy or not.... he definitely should stick to buying guitar at a GC near by. Now water under the bridge. I did not take the 10% out of the guitar, I did take 5% and my shipping costs. The guitar is back for sale and I am using most of the fee to give extra discount to the next buyer (on the price I sold him for).

I hear you. Part of me thinks like you, the other part is frustrated and want the buyer to go suck on lemon. It is a big thing to ship an expensive guitar. Also, nobody besides me ever touched the guitar as I bought new in the box, now I can no longer advertise as such. I will have to go get another card box to ship, I missed an opportunity to sell to another buyer within an hour or so of each other with the same offer.... I received the guitar this morning, absolutely nothing wrong with it. I shipped with light strings, he compared the sound of the strings against a Taylor, and then against his D42 (with medium strings), so of course they will sound different. So I gave him the option. I will send it back to him at his expense or he will give me 10%

This really bothers me.... I will try this. Fair? I sold the guitar for $4750. I will get $250 return fee. Upon inspection and making sure all is 100% I will put for sale and pass the fee to the new buyer less $50, and the next buyer pays shipping.... so have the guitar for sale for $4550 and buyer pays shipping. Of course forum rules will apply but if buyer has remorse then buyer also pays shipping back. Fair?