J-60

[Bigg T]

After 5 years of searching for the right J-60, I finally found the right one. It is a '92 in excellent condition. I would rate it 9.5/10 even though it is almost legal (21) ;-). I really don't get why these dreads were not more popular. No, it is not a Gibson signature slope, but man can she sing. She is loud, clear, responsive with great resonance and harmonics. These are really good guitars. I love the modified V neck. It fits like it was custom made for my hand. I never thought I would find a Gibson that I would like to play more than my AJ...I am an insufferable rosewood guy and there must be a Western Classic in my future. This one just has a depth of voice that is hard to resist. Pics to follow.

[JuanCarlosVejar]

BT,

 

they had one as the 2013 Mussikmesse :

 

 

 

there is more photos of the musikmesse on the gibson acoustic facebook page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JC

[onewilyfool]

IMHO, I think the J-60 was Gibson's answer to the Martin D-28, from what I understand.....I've seen them on Craig's list for $800 to 1100 and I just never had the gold to buy one, or I would have!!!! I've played one, a "Bonecrusher" in Rosewood that was a great guitar!!! I think they are underrated and underpriced....great deal!

[Bigg T]

IMHO, I think the J-60 was Gibson's answer to the Martin D-28, from what I understand.....I've seen them on Craig's list for $800 to 1100 and I just never had the gold to buy one, or I would have!!!! I've played one, a "Bonecrusher" in Rosewood that was a great guitar!!! I think they are underrated and underpriced....great deal!

Wiley, they were an HD 28 competitor but they do not sound the same. It has a sound all its own. I could not be more pleased. They are well worth saving some coin for. Now only if I could find one with walnut back/sides.

[MissouriPicker]

I got a J60 in January from a forum member. Absolutely awesome guitar. More volume than I expected, and I expected a lot. In all sincerity, it does look more like a Martin dread than a Gibson dread, but it's louder than a Martin dread. Mine's rosewood and aside from the volume, the note separation is actually stunning. Very clear and precise. No muddiness in this monster. Just a roar...........One more thing........only Gibson would name a guitar "The Bonecrusher" and put it in a case with a pink lining...LOL......An awesome instrument.

[Motherofpearl]

I had one with walnut still waiting to get it back! The guy I traded it to has an itch just like everyone else!

Great guitars no doubt! The walnut J60 was one ill never forget! Beautiful tone

[zombywoof]

I believe it was somebody here who once described the J-60 as a pissed off AJ or something.

 

These were originally dubbed the Bluegrass Special so it is no secret what audience Gibson was going after.

[Motherofpearl]

They are a hybrid between a Martin and gibson.

They also have very fast necks.

[MissouriPicker]

Amen to everything being said about the J60.. One more thing----Even if you're surrounded by banjos, you WILL be heard.

[Bigg T]

I changed strings yesterday from lights to mediums AND replaced the original bridge pins with fossilized mammoth ivory pins...HOLY COW!!! They gave the J-60 more of everything, more volume, more sustain, greater harmonics, and perhaps best of all, fatter tone. These are truly great guitars and it just got better. I have heard that a few 5 star Gibson dealers have new J-60's. Can anyone confirm this? I am so pleased with my rosewood version that eventually I would like to add walnut and maple versions to the collection. If any one hears of a walnut available please let me know.

[PickitPaul]

'95 burst, not too many bursts made as i understand. Powerful sounding, especially since i put Martin Tony Rice Monel Steel strings.

 

[Motherofpearl]

There was only 12 walnut J60s in both 1995 and 2005.