B1ues Boy Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I just ordered a Gibson Limited Edition Southern Jumbo Acoustic Guitar 12 fret Sunburst Adirondack Top It's very nice but wont be delivered until Wednesday I was really torn between this and a Limited Edition J-35 I like the looks of J-35 better but the SJ 12 fret won out Edited now with photos I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 . Interesting . . . a 12 fret SJ. Congrats, looking forward to your pics and review. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I do have to say that if I was interested in buying a new/newish Gibson something like a 12 fret SJ would be at the top of the list of guitars to check out. But I have been playing 12 fret guitars all my life and still have a bunch around so I do have a certain fondness for them. And up to recently if I wanted a 12 fret Gibson flattop I would have to seek out a guitar made before around 1933 unless I was willing to do a neck conversion on an HG or something. The 12 fret fad as of late though always brings a bit of a smile to my face. After WWII, 12 fret guitars became associated with the bottom of the food chain Harmony Stellas and such. But these days they have leaped into High Society. V necks, slotheads, even ladder bracing (Waterloos, Fraulinis, etc) have all come roaring back. Just shows what a truly fickle bunch we are. Can the re-birth of the all-birch concert be far off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Congratulations! they are super cool guitars. Definitely a little different vibe and feel than a 14 fret, but awesome guitars! -Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Just found out it wont be here until thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I suspect you are going to love the Southern Jumbo. I've only come upon a few of them throughout the years, but they're excellent guitars. Great folksy and warm sound and feel. Just ask Kris Kristofferson. If I were choosing between the two guitars you mention, I'd likely go with the Southern Jumbo also. There's certainly not a thing wrong with the J35s, but at this point in my journey the folksy looks and sounds of the jumbo are real appealing to me. I recently bought a short scale AJ and I'm having a blast with it.........Now watch me go up to GC and play a J35 that talks to me......Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie King Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I got one about a month ago and it is a really fine guitar weighing in at less than 4 pounds but has a ton of tone. The only thing I did was lower the bridge saddle a small amount but in doing that I hit a spot where the overtones ring of that guitar like there is no tomorrow. I love mine. The sunburst is almost not there with a small burst area around the bridge the guitar is very dark and the finish is not real thick and the sound is my, my, so very good. I think you will like yours very much, enjoy the anticipation and be ready to be thrilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozz Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Congrats, BB. That is definitely a cool guitar! I remember seeing an Acoustic Letter review on one not long ago and Tony was falling all over himself praising it. Post some pic's when it arrives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 I got one about a month ago and it is a really fine guitar weighing in at less than 4 pounds but has a ton of tone. The only thing I did was lower the bridge saddle a small amount but in doing that I hit a spot where the overtones ring of that guitar like there is no tomorrow. I love mine. The sunburst is almost not there with a small burst area around the bridge the guitar is very dark and the finish is not real thick and the sound is my, my, so very good. I think you will like yours very much, enjoy the anticipation and be ready to be thrilled. Mine says its 3lbs 13oz I hope it's a good one mine also has a little bigger sunburst then the others they had in stock but not as big as a J-45 standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Here is a FaceBook page of my Gibson 12 Fret Southern Jumbo Special Adirondack Top and my Gibson J-15 Walnut with Firestripe pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Here is a FaceBook page of my Gibson 12 Fret Southern Jumbo Special Adirondack Top and my Gibson J-15 Walnut with Firestripe pickguard https://www.facebook.com/groups/226269863677/ B1ues Boy, when I click on the links it says the content is unavailable. You probably have to change the settings on those posts to "Public". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks I just changed it to public the first one is a J-45 fan page you will have to look around for my post Sorry but the second one is mine you should be able to see now Let me know if you can see it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Hmm. Still not getting it. Maybe it has to do with the Facebook Group settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 try it one more time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Nice! I do like me a Southern Jumbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 We need a Like Button here at the forum That is just beautiful looking j45nick how dos yours sound and does my link work ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 We need a Like Button here at the forum That is just beautiful looking j45nick how dos yours sound and does my link work ???? Your link works fine, and my SJ sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I see it now BB! Great looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks can anyone post the Photo here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelonious Ponk Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 That should work. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ues Boy Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 That should work. P Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 1) gorgeous guitars. 2) don't let my wife see that desk... She will twitch and convulse and send me to de-clutter it. I'll do it, but I'm hoping you have cold beer lying around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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