Joe M Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I had a 2012 HBTV and foolishly sold it. Regretted it as soon as I got back home. Visited one of my local Gibby dealers today and he had a brand new HB Vintage hanging on the wall. I had never played any guitar with the torrified top before and with one strum, I was hooked. Played it for a while, hung it back up and went and looked at other guitars. Owner stopped by to talk and I told him how much I liked the guitar. Of course I wasn't looking to buy anything on this visit but he cut me such a unbelievable deal I couldn't refuse, so it came home with me. I really liked my TV but this guitar is head and shoulders sound-wise above the TV. Gibson seems to have even done something to the neck to make the guitar feel and play better. I even like the sound with the Masterbuilt strings that are on it. Action is a touch high for me, but the shop has a policy that they'll set up the guitar any way you like after it's been played in for a while. Free, of course. i know, it didn't happen without pics, I'm working on that. Hopefully I can get something posted in the next day or two. Gotta go play now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 The only current "Vintage" I have played was the J-45 Vintage. I'm with you. What a great guitar that was - I could't buy it because it really hadn't been rolled out yet - got to play it as a special treat early in the year.If your Hu8mmingbird is as good as that was, holy moly, what a winner ! Congrats ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Another lucky story for sure. Hope it's possible to hear the guitar soon. Not that I doubt you. Trumpet-flowers salute you with fanfares of nectar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmental Alpinist Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Gibson seems to have even done something to the neck to make the guitar feel and play better. Gotta go play now...... They're Plek-ing the necks this year so that's probably what you're noticing. If you had it done after-market it would cost you 200 to 300 bucks. Congrats on your new guitar and I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures. Actually, why don't you shoot us a vid instead? FMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 How exciting, another Bird Vintage on the board. Definitely looking forward to pics and a decent sound sample ..... pleeeease ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafy31 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Very nice, hope to hear it soon. Tried a J45 with terrified top in a shop lately, and it was the best sounding gibson there, it was crystal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Very nice, hope to hear it soon. Tried a J45 with terrified top in a shop lately, and it was the best sounding gibson there, it was crystal! Congrats...they are a great guitar..looking forward to seeing pics of it and have fun playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I finally played one this weekend. it KILLS the regular bird (which is very nice itself). I was quite impressed. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 . I'm still looking to play one of the (baked top) Vintage models. Looking forward to pics and maybe a sound sample. Congrats and enjoy. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I finally played one this weekend. it KILLS the regular bird (which is very nice itself). I was quite impressed. Keith You mean it kills a regular Bird Standard or regular Bird TV .... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLJoan Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi Joe: Congrats on the new HB vintage. I also have one , in fact I just picked it up today from GC. I am so pleased with how she sounds ! There is an issue with a tiny hairline crack ( about 1/4 inch ) in the pick-guard BUT the manager said he is ordering me another one. I only hope the replacement sounds as good !. Enjoy FL Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe M Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Ok, let's see if this works. Another shot..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 That is one drop-dead gorgeous guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splake Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yeah shes a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Great Googly Moogly. The color is flipping perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Ok, let's see if this works. It does - crazy about the case too. Mine's never closed. Now perhaps a little sound. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Congratulations! That is a very tasteful burst! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Gotta go play now...... Time to change the avatar as well. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Must try a plea'd neck soon! Great looking bird! Gorgeous! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerohead Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 If I could custom order from the mental image of the absolute perfect Hummingbird in my mind it would be this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Winner of Best Burst in Show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 VIDEO !!!! please ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I agree - that burst is perfect. I read somewhere (possibly here) several authorities on acoustics were polled and voted the H'Bird as the most attractive and representative in terms of appearance - of the modern guitar. JoeM - is Gibson replacing the guitar, or sending a replacement for the pick guard? Hopefully, the latter. Congrats!! Amber, Tobacco, Honey, Nectar, Cherry, Bourbon, Sunset... what other adjectives have been applied to the variations on the Hummingbird Bursts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe M Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Guys, and gal, thanks for all the kind words. Hard to believe, but this guitar sounds and plays better than it looks. Plus, like I said, it still has just the out-of-the-box setup. It truly has that Gibson thump that everyone talks about. In fact, if I hit the low E, it's as big as deep as the E on my SJ200. I don't think I have ever played any guitar that sounds like this one does and I've played just a few in over 50 years of playing guitar. Fortyearspickn, it wasn't mine that has the crack in the pickguard, it was FLJoan. I wondered what she meant also, is she getting a new guard or a new guitar?? EA, I agree with modoc_333, as great as my HBTV sounded, this one is better. I have never felt this way about any guitar I've ever played, this one is NEVER going anywhere. And for me, who loves to flip guitars, that's saying a lot. Thanks again for all the good words.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Good choice! They ain't cheap, but they're undeniably fantastic guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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