albertjohn Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Not long 'til my 47th birthday (well 2 months actually but who's counting). Despite having been a member of this fine Forum for over 1 year now, I really don't have too much of a clue when it comes to the different Gibson Acoustic models and their peculiarities. So does anyone know if there is a book to help with this? I like lots of pictures and big writing is best so I can have it read to me by my children. Now that I'm on the home stretch to 50 my eyesight is beginning to get dodgy! Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinNoName Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Progressive-Guitar-Method-Young-Beginners/dp/0947183221/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235395006&sr=8-1 Not Gibsons... but up your street maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinNoName Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=paul+weller&sprefix=paul+weller Although joking aside, there must be something here?? Or the "Gibson's Fabulous Flat-Top" is always referenced here, so maybe that: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gibsons-Fabulous-Flat-Top-Guitars-Illustrated/dp/0879302976/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235395267&sr=1-12 And yes. Today is a slow day at work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Cheers Austin!:D (I knew this topic was a mistake. Where's the delete button?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 That Gibson book is a bit pricy isn't it? I've not seen it before. Love the Paul Weller stuff. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinNoName Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I thought exactly the same about the Gibson book... circa £90 seems a load of cash - that's a nice strap or something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi AlbertJohn, how about the Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars (https://store.bluebookinc.com/Ecom/ProductDetail.aspx?Industry=2&id=224)? It's not strictly Gibson but covers all models they've produced (allegedly) plus several hundred other makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfidl Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 In my opinion (not universally shared by any means ) Gibson is pretty well priced for the quality and materials. You obviously do not want laminates of any kind. I doubt you'd want the "unfinished"types hanging in the guitar center. That gets you up to about $1,000/ea. Then you get into the workmanship, the hardware, the tone-wood mix, the feel, the balance. That's about where Gibson starts (price-wise). I liked Gibson btter than Martin (but I respect Martin -- and there are many choices). I respect Taylor too. From the basic well-made Gibson .. there are a variety of choices (dreadnought, jumbo, etc.) you get into how much ornate gingerbread you like -- inlays in the fretboard, engraved pick guards, bindings. Study up on tone woods a little because there are difference between Brazilian rosewood and mahogany and maple, etc. ... and, of course, spruce in the top. Gibsons are sturdier (in my opinion) -- what's that worth? Finally -- play the models you like. How do YOU like them? How do they feel? What rings your chimes? It's a personal choice (like women). Ruby lips, shapely hips ..When she walks ..the cats flip .. sometimes I think she's almost mean as me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt the Cat Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 In my opinion (not universally shared by any means ) Gibson is pretty well priced for the quality and materials. You obviously do not want laminates of any kind. I doubt you'd want the "unfinished"types hanging in the guitar center. That gets you up to about $1' date='000/ea. Then you get into the workmanship, the hardware, the tone-wood mix, the feel, the balance. That's about where Gibson starts (price-wise). I liked Gibson btter than Martin (but I respect Martin -- and there are many choices). I respect Taylor too. From the basic well-made Gibson .. there are a variety of choices (dreadnought, jumbo, etc.) you get into how much ornate gingerbread you like -- inlays in the fretboard, engraved pick guards, bindings. Study up on tone woods a little because there are difference between Brazilian rosewood and mahogany and maple, etc. ... and, of course, spruce in the top. Gibsons are sturdier (in my opinion) -- what's that worth? Finally -- play the models you like. How do YOU like them? How do they feel? What rings your chimes? It's a personal choice (like women). Ruby lips, shapely hips ..When she walks ..the cats flip .. sometimes I think she's almost mean as me! [/quote'] Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadgrateful Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Put the bottle down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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