generaldreedle Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 So I stumbled into my local GC and they have an ebony hummingbird on sale for about a third off and a j 200 that's not on sale but there's the whole promo of 48 months no interest. Both sound great, would have to trade in a guitar to get the j 200, still learning bluegrass flatpicking, badly. Anyone want to commiserate, laugh at me, offer their thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 I would add I also love to pay stones acoustic songs, which may mean a hummingbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Buy both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Not helpful----AT ALL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I think the hummingbird will give you more satisfaction. :) a little more versitile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hummingbird or Hummingbird Pro? Not the same thing!! I think maple is more versatile, fwiw.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hummingbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Slimt can you explain why the hummingbird is more versatile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Anne can you expound on your versatility opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Ginger. Or. MaryAnn ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 A j200 is a cowboy guitar a hummingbird is a soft mellow sometimes twangy enough to fit the need of a rock star .i own both like both very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 If you have to choose, my vote would be for the "cowboy" guitar, but I have a bias that might not align with your playing style😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 If you enjoy the quick decay of maple get the 200 ... If you like more overtones get the Hummingbird. Check out Mick's 1963 Hummingbird: [/url] [/url] JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Amazing how that PickGuard has held up over the years. Considering the condition of the guitar's face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Picking one or the other is like shooting ducks in a barrel of honey. You really can't miss-both are timeless classics which will give you a lifetime of pleasure and inspiration. I own both and couldn't pick one over the other. I've played SJ200s live for many years and most people who come one of my shows expect to see me with one, but I write the most with my Hummingbird. Wonderful easy playing guitars for writing and recording. I wrote my best album to date on an SJ200 though-they're guitars that are just regal and beautiful, and really make you step up as a player and writer, to do the guitar justice as much as anything else. Stage wise, you can't help but feel like a King/Queen when you walk out onstage wearing an SJ200. Great confidence tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Good thread title- I'm sure that got Customer Service's attention. 40Yrs: yes, the PG has held up curiously well. It also looks like it's a quarter of an inch thick… Or maybe that's just the lighting angle, as seen by the scary-long shadow of the bridge pins. Jinder- good point about playing up to the '200; but it's nice not having it as the daily player- then it's always a special night when that's the one that's going out with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Good thread title- I'm sure that got Customer Service's attention. 40Yrs: yes, the PG has held up curiously well. It also looks like it's a quarter of an inch thick… Or maybe that's just the lighting angle, as seen by the scary-long shadow of the bridge pins. Jinder- good point about playing up to the '200; but it's nice not having it as the daily player- then it's always a special night when that's the one that's going out with you. Indeed it did! Give in to your hate ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Indeed it did! Give in to your hate ;) Ha! You’ve summoned the gods with the thread ! Hurry up and buy something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Isn't this where we suddenly get a new member who whines until he gets a new pick guard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 GC let's you take one home for a day, I'm going to do that with both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 GC let's you take one home for a day, I'm going to do that with both. Will they let you take both home for the rest of your days? 🤘🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Anne can you expound on your versatility opinion? Actually, I am really only comparing my maple long-scale (j100)/hog short-scale (j45) options. I find my J100 can do everything my J45 can, but not vice-versa. I can only guess why that is, and I don't really know squat about how your particular options would compare. Have fun living with each for a day- sounds like you can't go wrong. My advice would be to play them with your eyes closed---compare the sound and the feel, then see if one speaks to you more directly than the other. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 If I wanted to play bluegrass I would go with a Martin D-28. If wanted the best strummer on the planet I would go with a J-200. If I wanted the greatest rock & roll acoustic known to man a Hummingbird is the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 I have the Hummingbird at home at the moment, the Martin D28 and the J45 Custom sound bright compared to the hummingbird, I'm glad I have it at home for a bit, at first I thought it wasn't anywhere near as nice as the other two, but now the tone is starting to grow on me. The SJ 200 Vintage sounded amazing in the store, though, that's coming home next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 A j200 is a cowboy guitar a hummingbird is a soft mellow sometimes twangy enough to fit the need of a rock star .i own both like both very much I wonder what you mean by "Cowboy" Guitar I have three acoustics, and I find that fact it's a very versatile guitar and you can do anything you want to do with it. There's a lot to these guitars don't cut em short.. aint just fer cowboy chordin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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