E-minor7 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Some of you might recall me talking about the flora on the Hummingbird p-guard as hibiscus-flowers. Well, I got that while presenting the guitar to a friend, who spontaneously said hibiscus. In fact over a period I've been presenting the iconic Bird for a couple of good friends, who all are great rock-fans, but not players. Just as an experiment to hear what they have to say about the thing. How aware of the model they are, how much they can say about it, and to see if there's any interesting thoughts from people who are into music and art, but not close to the instruments they are hearing. I figured it would be an exiting thing to do – not least with the 'what are the most famous acoustic Gibsons' question in mind. Have to say the response was surprisingly poor. They recognized what they saw, but only to a fumbling blurred degree. There was f.x. no idea of the Stones-factor and they couldn't really place the cherry square as a piece of art, pop-art, nor in modern culture or rock'n'roll history. Admit it kind of knocked me out in disappointment and naturally it was necessary to give them a glowing lesson – which they of course appreciated and took in. But, , , , regarding hibiscus, it was a mistake and I must draw it back. After research it has become clear that the intriguing flower in that legendary wildlife scenery is called a trumpet creeper also known as trumpet vine. Aha and aaahhh, what a relief to finally get that botanical enigma straightened out. So here it is in real life – the scene just as we know, understand and like it. The hovering love-making between the bird and the alluring horn. All we miss is that shy butterfly, but I'm sure it is around. . . A good weekend to you all ~ Enjoy Nectar Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Nilppeznaf Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 wow..great pic and info Em7 thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Trumpet flower eh? That makes sense Cheers for the soundcloud comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis57 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Now that is cool!!! It reminded me that I had a dream last night about the bird, so maybe it's a sign that my TV HBird is very close to home ! And a very nice week-end and keep on pickin to all of you Gibson pickers !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Ya'll think way too much about this stuff. Is a pretty picture though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Ya'll think way too much about this stuff. Hear, hear...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Ya'll think way too much about this stuff. Nonono, , , send a thought to ol' Hartford Snyder - But yes, I could write a smaller novel 'bout the H-bird, the p-guard and three persons around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Nonono, , , send a thought to ol' Hartford Snyder - But yes, I could write a smaller novel 'bout the H-bird, the p-guard and three persons around it. You'd have trouble selling it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
music4love Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Great info. Even better pic. My Hummingbird TV is due to arrive sometime in December. Ive been Gibson less for far too long. This is just the thread I need to help get me through the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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