Beaverton Duck Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Here are some photos of my new to me Gibson 1997 J-60 Plus. I'm not really sure what the "Plus" is for, as there isn't very much information on these guitars. This is, by far, my favorite dread that I have ever played. What is especially amazing about this guitar is how is so well balanced as compared to other dreads that I have played. It has a very substantial bass, and the Gibson "Thump" but it isn't bottom heavy and has a really nice full mid range. This guitar is also VERY loud. I don't think that it is possible to overload the top on this baby. I spoke a little with the folks in Bozeman and was told that this guitar has a wide X brace similar to early J-35 guitars. I guess that is what allows the volume. As this guitar was built with the idea of getting into the Bluegrass market, the single notes are very clear, full and loud. At the same time, it sounds very nice finger picked. It delivers a really nice tone all the way from soft finger style to very loud strumming and picking. I don't know if the current model sounds this good, but man, what a great guitar!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Nice "Bonecrusher". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el capitan Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Is the Plus the gold hardware & MOP TRC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Take THAT, D-28! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Yeah, the J60 is like the T-Rex of dreadnoughts. Bone Crusher is a very appropriate name. Gibson's baby to match-up with the big Martins in the Bluegrass area. It more than matches-up. This relatively unknown guitar has a huge voice. Kicks butt and takes names. Can't count all the comments I've heard about the volume and tone of mine. Kind of plain looking for a Gibby, but with a resonating Gibson thump........Sweet, sweet instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raunchpr Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I just bought a 2013 J60 custom shop wow what a great guitar great warmth and tones anyone else got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Yup they hardly come by here but I want one too! Herringbone Crusher it is! What is the price range this is going for new? Trans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Spectacular-looking guitar! Gorgeous back and sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raunchpr Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Yup they hardly come by here but I want one too! Herringbone Crusher it is! What is the price range this is going for new? Trans here in the uk the new price is £1,649.00 but when you phone they never have them in stock, I think it's a ploy to drive customers to the shop website by quoting a price that's low and getting the top spot on the Google search. I have seen them for sale for more money second-hand.. the used price in the UK when it was released 2013 was £2461.86 see https://reverb.com/uk/item/34080-used-gibson-j-60-antique-natural-dreadnought-acoustic-electric-guitar they are hard to find I think only 300 made? anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raunchpr Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Spectacular-looking guitar! Gorgeous back and sides. agree.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 This is a 1942-'43 rosewood SJ now owned by tpbiii. Pretty similar grain to your J-60: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Yeah, the grain is striking. If I fell across a killer J-60, it might sedate the Martin lust that's been annoying me lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphor_Bronze Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Gibson has stopped production of the J60 Plus way back. I think the Songwriter was its replacement in the lineup. I have a 1996 make. I like that is is plain looking just like a D-28. I also have received many remarks through the years of how great-sounding the guitar is. And how loud it is un-amplified. I still recall about 10 years ago when I had its piezo pickup replaced with an L.R. Baggs Anthem, the tech with a surprised expression strummed the guitar and then held it out to show how the whole guitar was resonating for a long time. Yeah, that was epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Phosphor_Bronze said: Gibson has stopped production of the J60 Plus way back. I think the Songwriter was its replacement in the lineup. I have a 1996 make. I like that is is plain looking just like a D-28. I also have received many remarks through the years of how great-sounding the guitar is. And how loud it is un-amplified. I still recall about 10 years ago when I had its piezo pickup replaced with an L.R. Baggs Anthem, the tech with a surprised expression strummed the guitar and then held it out to show how the whole guitar was resonating for a long time. Yeah, that was epic! You’re responding to a 4 year old thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) On 7/4/2015 at 4:55 PM, onewilyfool said: Take THAT, D-28! Yeah Martin is terrified. The 28 is still in production, and has been since 1931. The 60 was made for 8 years, and if it was all that and a bag of chips Gibson would still be cranking them out. Who invented the dreadnought - Martin. Who copied it - everyone else. It is a nice looking axe. Edited January 9, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) On 7/4/2015 at 10:55 PM, onewilyfool said: Take THAT, D-28! A thought goes out to our Board-humorist, onewilyfool. Often had the comedians angle on things - and could play'n'sing too. Don't overlook the picture show to the right. Did anyone ever answer if we could get black bone pins. . Edited January 9, 2022 by E-minor7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, E-minor7 said: A thought goes out to our Board-humorist, onewilyfool. Often had the comedians angle on things - and could play'n'sing too. Don't overlook the picture show to the right. Did anyone ever answer if we could get black bone pins. . Yes, 'hope OWF is up there behaving himself but having fun with the angel band. There might be those who look for a reason to take something as a slight, but ol' Wily would never miss an opportunity to make a joke instead, specializing in the department of double entendre. . . lots of possibilities to be had there when talking guitar parts. Never noticed the video playing just off to the side- but having another look, I see there are a good number of classic images. Well done, OWF. Re: the pins- In a recent conversation with Mr. Colosi, I was told he can dye them black, but as bone is variable, there are often some that are "unique", and he sets those aside. . . probably would be perfect for what the Acoustic Monk was looking for. Edited January 9, 2022 by 62burst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Yes, OWF is surely missed. Whenever an old thread like this comes up & I see his avatar, a reflexive smile immediately appears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Thanks for that look back - OWF was truly a gift to this forum. Irascible. He was the one who compiled the lengthy list of how many J-45 variants there were. A few here have kept it up now and then by updating one or two new ones. And, clearly, a great performer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 6:23 PM, 62burst said: Well done, OWF. Re: the pins- In a recent conversation with Mr. Colosi, I was told he can dye them black, but as bone is variable, there are often some that are "unique", and he sets those aside. . . probably would be perfect for what the Acoustic Monk was looking for. Good info ^ hope OWF is watching - the Q was his, , , and I believe he meant it seriously. But T.A.M is interested too. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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