Phil D Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I had the pleasure of seeing Jeremy Messersmith at a backyard show. I loved the sound of his guitar, but having trouble figuring what model it is. Can anyone help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) It's a Gibson Sailor Shoe. No, , , pardon, , , looks like the well known but kind of forgotten so called Hummingbird Pro. Not really a Hummingbird, but a distant cousin, , , if we shall be large. Probably a fine guitar. Edited November 21, 2022 by E-minor7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, E-minor7 said: It's a Gibson Sailor Shoe. No, , , pardon, , , looks like the well known but king of forgotten so called Hummingbird Pro. Not really a Hummingbird, but a distant cousin, , , if we shall be large. Probably a fine guitar. I think you're right. I had one of these. Long scale, narrow nut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 It’s a heavy guitar with rosewood backing. I owned one before I ever discovered guitar forums. I bought it from a Sam Ash around 9-11. it is a nice guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Salfromchatham said: It’s a heavy guitar with rosewood backing. I owned one before I ever discovered guitar forums. I bought it from a Sam Ash around 9-11. it is a nice guitar. I’ve been plating acoustics most of the time for the last dozen or so years. I’m working on something that required a bass backing…so I broke out my Fender P-Bass….damn near gave me a hernia! I can’t BELIEVE I used to haul it around and play it on stage for hours and hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Guitar Center used to sell those by the dozens. I played a few in the store and always thought they sounded very good. Never took one home for some reason, but they were nice. I could be wrong, but I think they made a mahogany and a rosewood version….no? roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, rbpicker said: Guitar Center used to sell those by the dozens. I played a few in the store and always thought they sounded very good. Never took one home for some reason, but they were nice. I could be wrong, but I think they made a mahogany and a rosewood version….no? roger They were a Guitar Center Exclusive. Mine was mahogany. I thought it sounded great but just didn't like the feel of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 hour ago, rbpicker said: I could be wrong, but I think they made a mahogany and a rosewood version….no? 1 hour ago, Dave F said: They were a Guitar Center Exclusive. Mine was mahogany Wasn't the rosewood version called Songwriter. Here's a vintage thread that elaborates a bit on the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Bingo, E-minor7. That was it…Songwriter for the rw model and HB pro for the mahogany. rb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Sound very good here - forward shifted ! Short though, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 And here presenting the H-bird Pro we have your average well balanced noble nice and sober Mister Responsible W. Decent, , , UNTILL ! he sends the thing into a firestorm. Listen from 1:50 - and be prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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