CAMELEYE Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Just played the new Sheryl Crow SJ. Auditioned it along with several other Gibson slopes in hog and all I can say is ... nice! (Well, that's not all I can say.) Tonewise the SCSJ came out on top, and by a wide margin. But the icing on the cake is the finish. This model has a 'burst reminiscent of the great, glowing, warm 'bursts of the '50s. Set off with cream binding this guitar is the purest Gibson eye candy available today. Great comfortable neck too. If it hadn't been for the expensive internal pickup system, it would have been futile to resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 It is probably well know around here by now, but I won't miss an opportunity to say that my Sheryl SJ is the best new guitar I have ever played. Phenomenal guitar and classic appointments with the most beautiful burst color imaginable! You do know that there is a version without electronics? Here is mine: http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/67935d71c0c10ed1cd2ce211ef91e8a6034277c.JPG http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/16b359afcda305e8cd96e081e2077f96db85f14.JPG Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Sorry, double post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Like Lars, I've said it before. My SCSJ is my favorite. Love the way it sounds and looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 It is probably well know around here by now, but I won't miss an opportunity to say that my Sheryl SJ is the best new guitar I have ever played. Phenomenal guitar and classic appointments with the most beautiful burst color imaginable! You do know that there is a version without electronics? Here is mine: http://images.yuku.c...e8a6034277c.JPG http://images.yuku.c...7f96db85f14.JPG Lars I'm a liking the looks of that one also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMELEYE Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks for the replies and comments, folks. I'm a sucker for a nice 'burst. Doesn't hurt that it sounds great too. I've been looking into some vintage Martins,but this guitar's kinda sidetracked me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickitPaul Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 There is a SCSJ with no pickup at my local 5 star dealer if interested let me know. Its in lower NY (not the city) Also a Jackson Browne no pickup....and a killer sounding AJ. Oh yes, and a great sounding Dove...I played that one last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMELEYE Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 I'd be interested in knowing who this 5 star dealer is, PiP. I'm in upper NY. Ce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickitPaul Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I'd be interested in knowing who this 5 star dealer is, PiP. I'm in upper NY. Ce Oh, sorry. Its Alto Music in Middletown, NY. Give a call when Richie is in, he is the guy I deal with there. Hi Ce, its me - the one who inherited the SJ45 from you. Still loving that guitar. Its at the shop having the bridge slotted so it can wear unslotted pins, and the main thing was the bridge plate needed a hole plugged - it was like that from the factory. There was a thread on this a while back with pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matters Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Just played the new Sheryl Crow SJ. Auditioned it along with several other Gibson slopes in hog and all I can say is ... nice! (Well, that's not all I can say.) Tonewise the SCSJ came out on top, and by a wide margin. But the icing on the cake is the finish. This model has a 'burst reminiscent of the great, glowing, warm 'bursts of the '50s. Set off with cream binding this guitar is the purest Gibson eye candy available today. Great comfortable neck too. If it hadn't been for the expensive internal pickup system, it would have been futile to resist. The SCSJ is an absolutely spectacular guitar. I've lived my whole life in Bozeman, MT and have tried many Gibsons over the years but my SCSJ is my all time favorite. Not only that buts its one of the best guitars I've ever played, period. I also recently bought a used mahogany AJ that is breathing down the SJ's neck but isn't quite there and the SJ is much newer and not yet broken in. It has an incredible burst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I were a Gibson marketing executive, I would use all my powers to have all Gibson slopes (and quite a few other models) finished with this kind of burst. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMELEYE Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Hi, Paul. Sorry I didn't recognize your handle. And thanks for the store info. I just might give Ritchie a call, especially after Matters post. And lars, I'm with you all the way. The finish on the SCSJ is the best I've seen in a modern guitar. Bet they use it on the JT Banner reissues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Now, where is that pic??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matters Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I also wanted to mention real quick that I have the version without the electronics. I recently played one with the electronics and it definitely didn't have the volume and dynamics that mine has. It still sounded good, just not equal to mine. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMELEYE Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 This is killing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I also wanted to mention real quick that I have the version without the electronics. I recently played one with the electronics and it definitely didn't have to volume and dynamics that mine has. It still sounded good, just not equal to mine. Matt Mine is also without electronics. I have not played one with a pup installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Was able to play the SCSJ they had at MV in Bozeman against most of everything they had in the VIG (very important guitar room) and it was sincerely the best sounding guitar in the room - the J-200TV was close. If I didn't already basically have this exact guitar but with a wider neck, this one would hve followed me home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matters Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Here's a quick demo I made of mine today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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