A New Face

[E-minor7]

Went in to check a couple of acoustics today. Was the first in the shop.

 

Played a Hummingbird TV – very tempting and almost more beautiful than my own.

 

2 Hummingbird Standards – fine guitars, but not as good as the one I had for test in January.

 

A Sheryl Crow SJ – very light and feminine.

 

A J-45 Custom (rose) – seriously convincing.

 

A Martin HD-28E Retro – stunning and better than my HD-28V.

 

But, , , , the real reason for this thread is that one of the Std. Birds and a J-45 had an extreme dark brown almost black top-colour.

Might appear fairly dignified and classy, yet I have to get used to it.

 

Are you aware of these new models ?

 

 

[retrorod]

Interesting, em7.....would love to see pictures of what you speak of....(darker tops)...... I am not aware of these from Bozeman! Unless its that new 'reptilian sunburst' of some sorts?

Nice to see that Martin has a HD-28E named after me....

[ponty]

Anything like this beauty?

[E-minor7]

No, it's much darker and ain't even a burst.

Haven't been able to find pics.

It must be brand new !

[davenumber2]

Like this?

 

 

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=261200166156#

[E-minor7]

Like this?

Yeah, that's close – wine red.

Or could it be the ebony models, which under the light in the shop showed their dark brown truth where they normally appear plain black.

Probably yes – or something in between.

 

Thinking twice the lighting in their new acoustic room might be pretty bright, but in a discrete way.

 

[JuanCarlosVejar]

here's a 2013 J 45 :

 

http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-j-45-standard-left-handed-2013-vintage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JC

[retrorod]

IS there a name for it ?

[E-minor7]

Just found out they are called Wine Reds -

[blindboygrunt]

Just found out they are called Wine Reds -

 

oooh , nice. especially the big 200...works for me

[E-minor7]

Must be added that Wine Red isn't a new invention. They have been seen once in a while since the 70's, maybe earlier.

Let's call this a re-introduction.

[E-minor7]

oooh , nice. especially the big 200...works for me

Yeah, they're quite serious.

[EuroAussie]

Interesting, but I doubt Id ever have the guts to choose one of those over the standards. Still, I like it when Gibson goes a bit crazy and starts experimenting.

[ParlourMan]

I'd be all over the SJ200 in Wine Red, I'd have chosen that if it was an option when I was buying my SJ200TV.

[E-minor7]

Still, I like it when Gibson goes a bit crazy and starts experimenting.

Yeaps, thats a part of the show, ain't it.

Still I tend to see this Wine Red as the opposite of crazy.

More like, "We have been a bit on the flamboyant side the last couple of years, time to dampen our expression".

 

[blindboygrunt]

I'd be all over the SJ200 in Wine Red, I'd have chosen that if it was an option when I was buying my SJ200TV.

 

i cant stop looking at it !!, that one and the honey coloured burst j200that i found bruce playin in a video give me gas

strange how the 45 and the square shoulder one dont do much for me .

[ParlourMan]

i cant stop looking at it !!, that one and the honey coloured burst j200that i found bruce playin in a video give me gas

strange how the 45 and the square shoulder one dont do much for me .

 

The square, no not for me either. I have seen one of the Wine Red slopes before, however it had a white scratchplate, sounds kinda naff but it looked really smart. I liked it.

[ol fred]

Sure as heck beats the "Kermit Burst"

[ParlourMan]

Sure as heck beats the "Kermit Burst"

 

hahaha

[GotTheSilver]

strange how the 45 and the square shoulder one dont do much for me .

 

For me, I like the Hummingbird best in this photo. I would like to see these guitars in person.

[texasdw]

Oh man! I'm a sucker for red guitars. I'll have to stay out of my local shop. Dang the temptation!!