rbpicker Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) A few days ago I had an opportunity to play a 95 Gospel that was on consignment at my local small dealer. The guitar had a magical voice unlike any that I’ve heard. My J45 is stellar, but very different from this Gospel. Both are keepers. Anyway, I’m really taken with this guitar. It’s a one owner from a guy who takes extremely good care of his 25+ guitars. The top has mellowed in color to a pumpkin shade and has a few lacquer checks that are hard to see, but they’re there. Original saddle has lots of room for adjustment and it plays great. The wonderful tone elicited a couple very favorable comments from my wife, who generally thinks they all sound about the same. I’m using John Pearse phos brz lights on it, having tried my usual go-to string for mahogany (Monel). I like the snap of the JPs for now. Using bone pins. I’ll take it in in a couple weeks for a fret dress/leveling, as the first 4 frets have a little bit of wear. I don’t know how to post pics here, but if I figure it out, I’ll put some up. VIDEO ADDED A FEW POSTS DOWN. Have a nice Thanksgiving, forum friends. Roger Edited November 24, 2021 by rbpicker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Paul Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Nice, Roger. I do recall playing a new one of these in that era and that it really stood out ... a very sweet tone. That was before knowing I needed more than one guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Congrats! Glad you've found another keeper ! No other feeling just like it, is there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwlsky Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Someone help this man post some pictures! (I don't know how either) I would love to see the shade of that top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) I had one a few years ago. I thought it was a great guitar. It had the laminate back and sides with the arched back. Very loud and bright. Enjoy! I use Flicker for my pictures. Upload them to their site. Then right click over the picture and select copy image address. Then paste that in your post. Edited November 24, 2021 by Dave F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 Well, since I can’t upload pictures, I took a short video of the Gospel. Someday I’ll try to record a song with it, but for now…. roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jricc Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) Love it rbpicker. Congrats... a friend of mine has a 90s version too and it's a real nice guitar. Edited November 25, 2021 by jricc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatgumbino Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Congratulations. I love the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 My first good guitar was a 94' Gibson Gospel Anniversary - loved that guitar - like a dope sold it for a Martin. Live and learn - Yours is a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Congratulations! It sure is a sharp looking guitar. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Oh yeah!! I love Gospels. The ‘70s ones and the reissues. Great snag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Well folks, I returned the Gospel to my local dealer. He said he had other players interested in it, one of whom came in with cash after I bought it. Popular guitars. I loved the tone and the look, but my arthritis couldn’t tolerate the neck for some reason. The setup was great-nice low action but even tuned down a half step, I wasn’t able to play more than 15-20 minutes without pain in my thumb and first finger joints where they meet the hand. It was a fuller profile than my J45 Standard. Hated to let it go back, but not worth it. I’m still feeling the pain. oh well, can’t win ‘em all. rb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, rbpicker said: Well folks, I returned the Gospel to my local dealer. He said he had other players interested in it, one of whom came in with cash after I bought it. Popular guitars. I loved the tone and the look, but my arthritis couldn’t tolerate the neck for some reason. The setup was great-nice low action but even tuned down a half step, I wasn’t able to play more than 15-20 minutes without pain in my thumb and first finger joints where they meet the hand. It was a fuller profile than my J45 Standard. Hated to let it go back, but not worth it. I’m still feeling the pain. oh well, can’t win ‘em all. rb Sorry to hear that. Understand it, though. I had to return a tele for similar reasons. It's amazing which few thousandths of an inch does it to ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, rbpicker said: Well folks, I returned the Gospel to my local dealer. He said he had other players interested in it, one of whom came in with cash after I bought it. Popular guitars. I loved the tone and the look, but my arthritis couldn’t tolerate the neck for some reason. The setup was great-nice low action but even tuned down a half step, I wasn’t able to play more than 15-20 minutes without pain in my thumb and first finger joints where they meet the hand. It was a fuller profile than my J45 Standard. Hated to let it go back, but not worth it. I’m still feeling the pain. oh well, can’t win ‘em all. rb I hear ya! I've been doing most of my downsizing based on hand comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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