Fred_Engr Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hi Being a virgin Gibson owner, guitar not me, would like to share my thoughts on why a Gibson. To me a Gibson is like a Harley, unique full sound, visual charisma and history, similar to when you drive down the road on a Harley your noticed. I live in a small community where the closest store selling Gibson's is an hour away and what they sell is limited to 2-3 guitars. So trying out different models of Gibson's is not going to happen. I ordered my guitar off of Ebay and was quite nervous on what condition it would be in and as importantly, what was the sound going to be like? Like a father awaiting my first child, I waited impatiently for 6 days, thankfully not 9 months, and certainly was pleased with the condition and sound. I have waited 30 years to finally own a Gibson and my only disappointment is not having one sooner! P.S. The headstock humidifier is courtesy of Taylor Player's idea. Obligatory Pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Dog Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Welcome to club, Fred. And congratulations on a beautiful guitar. Absolutely luscious. Thanks for the pics. What was the first song you played? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Beautiful guitar ur very lucky man owning a rare beauty like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadaPic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 What a beautiful guitar. If it sounds even half as good as it looks then you are on wings of song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 It's all about the sound, baby!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 What was the first song you played? Excellent question!! :-D LOL Hey! Another Can-eh-dian! Welcome to the forum! Niiiiiiiiice guitar, congratulations. I think I'd be too chicken to buy a guitar on eBay but so glad to hear your transaction went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 That is a beauty. Gibsons have the "thing". I don't know how to explain it except it's everything. I played a Tele for a few years with a country band, and the minute things changed, was eager to buy a new ES-339 (he, hee) and retire the Tele. My 1933 A-00 Mandolin is a freakin' cannon. Even has binding around the oval hole. Best of luck. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuneitfred Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Welcome to the forum and what a really nice guitar. You really can't go wrong with a big bad J-200. Congrats. More Fred's on the forum...........can't be bad either. Another Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Very nice!! Don't tell me you got it for $650...........or I will put a gun to my head!! "My 1933 A-00 Mandolin is a freakin' cannon. Even has binding around the oval hole." Pics???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 If you're going to wait for 30 years before owning a Gibson, "Montana Gold" is certainly a great way to start!! (You realize that this is only the beginning, right? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred_Engr Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 First song I played was "Never Comes the Day" by Moody Blues, Second was "Norwegian Wood" by Beatles. The wider neck allows better finger picking than my LL400. The sound from the Montana is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred_Engr Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 A Gibson Montana in Saint John is $4700 CAD + tax. I wish I could have got it for $650 USD, but @ $2800 USD I thought was a good price considering from most music stores is $4,000 USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 A Gibson Montana in Saint John is $4700 CAD + tax. I wish I could have got it for $650 USD' date=' but @ $2800 USD I thought was a good price considering from most music stores is $4,000 USD.[/quote'] You did good=d> !! Congrats on a wonderful guitar, & welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Dog Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 First song I played was "Never Comes the Day" by Moody Blues' date=' Second was "Norwegian Wood" by Beatles. The wider neck allows better finger picking than my LL400. The sound from the Montana is amazing. [/quote'] Excellent choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Welcome to the group Fred; the 200 Montana Gold is a great way to jump into the Gibson pool! (One of my 200s is in my avatar.) From the other coast of Canada, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Great looking guitar, Fred. I've wanted one of those models for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Stunning! Welcome and congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Fine instrument, Fred. And, welcome to the Acoustic Forum. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry K Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Here are mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Dog Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Nice group there, Jerry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry K Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 rosewood cj165 maple nick lucas reissue bubinga blues king mahogany j50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 P.S. The headstock humidifier is courtesy of Taylor Player's idea. No royalties necessary! Man what a beauty!!! As for why Gibson and waiting 30 years... don't worry' date=' Gibson's come with Mojo already!!! Here is a better photo of my patented, highly expensive (and by expensive, I mean really cheap!) humidifiers... Depending on how dry it is, you may want a few larger holes in the top.... (I tend to keep two in each case along with a soundhole humdifier or a couple dampits too. [img']http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd219/lofapco/PICT4570.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred_Engr Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thought your idea for the "patented, highly expensive (and by expensive, I mean really cheap!) humidifiers" was great and very practical. Living along the Fundy coast, I am told, is the worst place for guitars due to climate, plus having a wood stove tends to be nice and warm but plays havoc with wood. For 10 years had a Yahama LL400 left out of the case with no humidity control, needless to say required re-gluing of loose bracing and love and care. My two guitars are only removed from their cases when playing now and always have humidification. Currently, using an Oasis Plus in the hole humidifier due to experience with another type that put droplets of water in the guitar, guess I may have over filled it. Also have the patented "NonameSpongeoCheapoHumidifier". Find that this forum is great for information and ideas, so I hope that people continue to share their ideas and experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 For a slight variation on Taylor Player's humidifier, you can use a travel/camping soap container. I've made a dozen or so and I think they may be a little more durable. The plastic is harder and they also snap closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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