MissouriPicker Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Here's a quick review of my 2015 SJ Mystic Rosewood that I received right after Christmas. Dawned on me this last week that I've had it for two months and hadn't shown any pics or video of it yet. I guess life gets in the way of the things we want to do. Been busy-as-hell with family, guitars, playing gigs, and model trains. Family generally is the most time-consuming and the other three all kind of just fit-in where they can............ Anyway, this is a really super guitar. Very, very mellow. Ideal for the way I play and the music I perform. Not the loudest of my guitars (that's probably the Dove), but it's the equal of any of them when it comes to playability. I've been using it a lot lately. About 50% of my gigs, while the others have been sharing the time. After playing these last two months, I fully understand why so many people fall in love with this model. Of course, I can say similar things about all my Gibsons and this SJ is definitely one of them. Recorded onto an IPAD Pro, so the sound is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Kool stuff Lar! Will be trying out an AJ/SJ/J60 this weekend. Am on a Gibby fix lately. Sound good finger pickin'. Very responsive and clear. Trans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Sounds like you got a good one. I have to ask because they usually look so nice with mystic rosewood, do you have any pictures of the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Mellow sweetie ! Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gibson Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Interesting story about where the wood came from. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 That's a fine sounding guitar, and beautiful, as well. Hope you continue to get lots of enjoyment from it. Red 3333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thanks for the review. That is an unusual SJ variation. The back looks cool, and the tone is lovely. Do you have a pickup in it? Lars By the way, tried sending you a PM, but I think your inbox is full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotomsdos Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Oh, good one ! But how come to my ear, it sounds still like a Hog one ? It does not seem to sound thick like a RW one should. I guess maybe you do not pick it heavily ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Great! It fits your style perfectly. Here is your video embedded: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9QeBYlMt18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriv58 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 congrats on the new guitar- i recently acquired a rosewood j45 and it is also a really great guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 MP, That is a beauty. Sounds great. Thanks for posting it and glad to see you back around here, I always enjoy your posts of your performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Stunning guitar. Love that burst with the batwing guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thanks for the comments. I've owned a lot of nice guitars, but even "early in the game" I've come to believe this is one of the special ones. I do like the grain on the back and the burst is pretty cool. Taking it to my Friday noon gig in a bit. Gotomsdos, good point. You're right with another comment I heard.,.lol...Had a guy tell me on Wednesday afternoon "that's one of the mellowest sounding rosewood guitars I've heard."... I play very lightly on most stuff. Don't know if I've ever really "driven" or pushed the top of a guitar to it's best. Hardly ever use a pick. If I played heavy metal, it would likely be the quietest heavy metal ever heard. Lars, I cleared my message box. Thanks for letting me know. Don't check it very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 But how come to my ear, it sounds still like a Hog one ? It does not seem to sound thick like a RW one should ? Keep in mind Lar is playing with bare fingers. Still, I get it. Maybe because the slope design balances out the tonal spectrum so you dont get that big bass. Hummingbird-like to my ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjl200 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Fine example Larry, I have a Mystic J45 and love it, that SJ in Mystic is outstanding Enjoy. The "stump wood" produces an exquisite grain unique to each cut. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Pete Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Very nice guitar you have there. I have read the Mystic Rosewood is from rare burls that are very dense and similar in tone to Brazilian Rosewood. I have a Western Classic with it. I have a Mahogany Southern Jumbo and a J-45 Classic with Indian Rosewood and they are very different. The J-45 is very full sounding with nice sparkly harmonics and the SJ is more of a clear, bright and distinct tone, I love them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Beautiful guitar and nice picking. Good clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Sounds and looks real nice, Larry! Congratulations! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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