Rosinante Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I was wondering what if anything anyone could tell me about these guitars? I see one that seems like a decent price but other than what the store tells me I don't really have any other info. I will be going overseas for work for about two years and want to bring a nice bird to keep me company. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Depending on the particular ex, it'll probably be a very nice guitar. . Is it the adjustable saddle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosinante Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Dear no it is not the adjustable saddle if it was I wouldn't be considering it. I prefer non-adjustable saddles that are set properly. It kinda sucks living where there are no good guitar stores, but so far in life, internet shopping for gear has not let me down. I'm hoping to get a bird soon, I leave in a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Dear no it is not the adjustable saddle if it was I wouldn't be considering it. I prefer non-adjustable saddles that are set properly. Why in the world would you not even consider a Gibson with an ADJ bridge? The first Hummingbirds had them (as well as non-scalloped bracing). And if you prefer a fixed bridge it is an easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejohnny Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Back in 2000 Gibson did not have the model variety they have nowadays. Maybe this is a very special run, but my guess is, its a standard production H'bird labeled as a 60's reissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 In the early 2000s, before splitting the H'Bird, SJ200 and J45 lines into "standard" and "True Vintage" models, the "regular" guitars produced were very, very good. You probably could sell it at a nice profit overseas when you're ready to come back. But, I doubt you'll want to part with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasAK Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Did the HB ever sport a non-adjustable bridge? If so, does anyone know what years? By the way, one of the best j45s I've played up here had an adjustable bridge. I was surprised. chasAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosinante Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 one of the first acoustics I ever had was a hbird knockoff with an adjustable saddle. it always "adjusted" itself and that just soured me on it. I'm sure the gibson model is much better quality and maybe I shouldn't be so quick to write them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejohnny Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 In the early 2000s, before splitting the H'Bird, SJ200 and J45 lines into "standard" and "True Vintage" models, the "regular" guitars produced were very, very good. You probably could sell it at a nice profit overseas when you're ready to come back. But, I doubt you'll want to part with it! thanks for pointing that out, when I reread my post it sounds a little like: boo, just a regular bird. So to the OP: Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Did the HB ever sport a non-–adjustable bridge? If so, does anyone know what years? As far as I know the HB had the ADJ bridge throughout the 1960s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 As far as I know the HB had the ADJ bridge throughout the 1960s. Yes, and they were reintroduced on a 60's retro-model a few years back, , , BUT with tusq not ceramic saddle. That difference is wine and gin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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