Is there a list of Artist Signature acoustic models?

[scott kurt]

I was wondering if there is a list of Artists signature models for Gibson acosutic? I've seen the big names, but just yesterday I found out the did a short run of "Donovan" J45 acoustics. Does anyone have a list? Thanks so much for your help!

[Dave F]

I don’t know if someone has a list but they have been discussed. I think the only two active ones are the Sheryl Crow CW and the Love Dove. I’ve had the Kris Kristofferson, Jackson Browne, Roy Smeck and Dwight Yoakam. Besides the Donovan you mentioned, other ones I recall are Emmylou Harris, Arron Lewis, Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello,  Billie Joe Armstrong, Chet Atkins, Slash and I’m sure there’s others. 

[Peter Z]

Are those signature model limited runs?
I‘m asking because here in Europe the Love Dove is said to be limited with 50 units worldwide but you can find them in quite a lot of stores. That makes me wonder.

Edited December 30, 2020 by Peter Z
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[Dave F]

Very few signature models have made it to the standard line up. Most are limited runs and most do not complete the numbers they predict. Some of the limited run of 50 cut off in the 30’s if there is not much consumer interest. The Sheryl Crow model seems to be one of the models that are popular and have quite a few runs. Most of them are one run and done.  I don’t know about the Love Dove. 

[Paul14]

 

[Peter Z]

Thanks Paul,

I thought, I saw all youtube videos about the Love Dove but this was new to me.

Edited December 30, 2020 by Peter Z

[JuanCarlosVejar]

To be clear , the only Artist Models currently in production are:

 

1)Slash J 45

2) Sheryl Crow Country Western Supreme

3) Frank Hannon Love Dove

4) Gibson also lists the Eric Church Hummingbird Dark back on the website.

The Donovan J 45 was produced years ago .

JC

[bobouz]

Didn't know about the Love Dove.  I had an early '70s Dove with that bridge, which I actually prefer aesthetically over the standard Dove bridge.  With the dreaded moniker of being a Norlin era instrument, it was actually a fine sounding guitar.  Same with an early '70 Heritage Custom I owned.

Regardless of what anyone may say, they weren't all clunkers! 

[bobouz]

Just recalled that there was a Brad Paisley J-45 model in 2010.  It was done in a light cheery sunburst, and had a batwing pickguard that inclded a rather unattractive (imho!) paisley design.

Edit:  Here’s another one - Keb Mo Bluesmaster.

Edit #2:  Assorted John Lennon J-160e versions, and two versions of Paul McCartney’s 1964 Texan, made in Bozeman for McCartney’s Adopt-A-Minefield fundraiser back in 2005.  And one more that comes to mind:  Nick Lucas models.

Edited December 31, 2020 by bobouz

[Brucebubs]

Always wanted a SJ-200 and I'm a big Pete Townshend fan - but I just don't like the bridge on the Pete Townshend signature SJ-200.

[Brucebubs]

There was a Ron Wood signature SJ-200 too ... no comment.

 

and of course the Elvis SJ-200.

Edited December 31, 2020 by Brucebubs

[bobouz]

Thanks Dave!

[chasAK]

You could add the Woody Guthrie. Petty soon we will have a list as long as Onewilyfool's list of j45s.

Edited January 1, 2021 by chasAK

[Dave F]

Added Ray Whitley and deleted previous list

Acoustic Signature Guitars

1. Nick Lucas

2. Roy Smeck

3. Buddy Holly

4. Everly Brothers

5. Donovan

6. Slash

7. Brad Paisley

8. Les Paul

9. Jackson Browne

10. Bob Dylan

11. Kris Kristofferson

12. Dwight Yoakam

13. Frank Hannon “Love Dove”

14. Sheryl Crow

15. Emmylou Harris

16. Arron Lewis

17. Elvis Presley

18. Elvis Costello

19. Billie Joe Armstrong

20. Eric Church

21. Keb Mo

22. John Lennon

23. Paul McCartney

24. Pete Townsend

25. Woody Guthrie

26. Arlo Guthrie

27. Robert Johnson

28. Hank Williams Jr.

29. Ray Whitley

Edited January 1, 2021 by Dave F