slimt Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 That trackers actually a good idea.. Now show the Guitar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 That trackers actually a good idea.. Now show the Guitar.. Suspense is building. Hopefully, you're liking what you're seeing/hearing so far in the quality control department . . . What's the verdict? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Pete Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Ahhh. I didn't realize that. Sorry. I've not had those 'trackers' in the packaging when I've received a new guitar. I sent it to them ahead of time. I have them all over my house and workshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Pete Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Suspense is building. Hopefully, you're liking what you're seeing/hearing so far in the quality control department . . . What's the verdict? Guitar looks and sounds good. this is my first Adirondack guitar and along with the hide glue top I like what I hear. It still had the original light strings on it, I prefer mediums for a fuller sound. No pictures yet, I have been preoccupied with 2 issues. Where the back braces meet the kerfing there are some ugly gaps, not the best job I have seen. I am going to fill with tinted wood filler. The other issue is the blue colored dot on the pickguard that is right where I strum, is sticking up a bit, I feel it as I play, very annoying. I have been in contact with Gibson Acoustic and hopefully these issues will be resolved. Again, I find the quality control at Gibson to be poor. Of the 5 Gibsons I have purchased in the last 6 months, only one, my Southern Jumbo had no issues. I am also waiting for an unbleached bone saddle and bone bridge pins to come today from StewMac. I hope to get it all together today with new strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Pete Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Spent today setting up the new 1938 SJ-200 with an unbleached bone saddle, bone bridge pins and new medium strings. I am curious to see how these 2 beauties compare. Adirondack Spruce top with hide glue braces. So far this guitar has a very strong and clear tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Wow.. that looks nice... they both do... congrats.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Pete Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Wow.. that looks nice... they both do... congrats.. I have had the Western Classic for 4 months now, I love its sunburst. The SJ-200 has a bit more red in its Triburst finish, the Western Classic is Triburst also but I guess they vary their pattern. The red is more pronounced in photos for some reason, I am glad it is actually more subtle looking in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Pete Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 The 4 month old Western Classic has more bass but the new 1938 SJ-200 has a more even response with excellent midrange and treble. I hate to say it but, this thing is like a piano shot out of a canon. It is right up there with my D-42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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