SchultzGirls Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) Again, thank you all! I tried “liking” some of your comments but the iPhone ux doesn’t seem to offer that capability. Attached is a photo of my daughter from Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI this past summer. She says thanks to all who offered advice. We’ll be in Nashville this weekend and headed to the Gibson Garage for her to play as many different models of the Bird as possible. Edited February 16, 2023 by SchultzGirls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 32 minutes ago, SchultzGirls said: Again, thank you all! I tried “liking” some of your comments but the iPhone ux doesn’t seem to offer that capability. Attached is a photo of my daughter from Summerfest in Milwaukee, , , , She is a bird herself - have lots of fun, , , , , , , and tell us how it all flew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) I may be a bit late to the party but the '93-97 Hummingbirds were long scale. Sometime in '97 they switched to the 24.9", excuse me 24.75" scale. That might seem insignificant until she flies the two versions. Best of luck on the hunt! Edited February 21, 2023 by aliasphobias Scale correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 13 hours ago, aliasphobias said: I may be a bit late to the party but the '93-97 Hummingbirds were long scale. Sometime in '97 they switched to the 24.9", excuse me 24.75" scale. That might seem insignificant until she flies the two versions. Best of luck on the hunt! The short scale is a HUGE plus to the 'Birds.... I'd make sure any 'Bird I bought was short scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchultzGirls Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 Ok everyone… after playing probably 100 different guitars across 12 states we finally made a purchase! She loved the tone of the HBird but loved more the neck of the Dove. It was a tough choice for her so we searched high and low for a Dove that her ear fell in love with and finally found a 2012 Doves in Flight at Carter Vintage in Nashville while we happened to be in town recording! She’s over the moon. Thanks to all of you who took the time to comment and help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 49 minutes ago, SchultzGirls said: Ok everyone… after playing probably 100 different guitars across 12 states we finally made a purchase! Wow - she sure knows how to find a start altitude. Hope it survives the gigs waiting ahead - an extra set of eyes will be needed. But all in all great, , , in fact sensational !🎉´ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 If she is serious about playing, wants the bird, it feels and sounds good to her, and the price is feasible, get the bird. For one thing, she’ll get more serious about playing and will likely play more. …..There are lots of great guitars out there, but there is truly something special about a Gibson Humming. It’s an awesome guitar to have on your lap at a gig or just picking at home. She will be proud to own it, because it’s a Hummingbird. ……As far as tone/sound are concerned, it all depends on who is listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Good choice! I really like mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 49 minutes ago, MissouriPicker said: If she is serious about playing, , , , Don't think it ended on a H-bird, M-Picker. The young girl fell for a Doves in Flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Don't think it ended on a H-bird, M-Picker. The young girl fell for a Doves in Flight. Ohhh, I missed that….lol……A Dove will also work. https://imgur.com/a/lKH1pbi Edited March 13, 2023 by MissouriPicker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, MissouriPicker said: Ohhh, I missed that….lol……A Dove will also work. https://imgur.com/a/lKH1pbi Sure thing - we might see pics & short footage. Nice Dove. They are stunning, , , especially on tape. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I fell in love with a Doves In Flight as I was looking for a J-200 with natural Maple back & sides. I stumbled on a 2003 DIF with Natural Maple back & sides, (so far, the ONLY one I've ever seen!). Congratz on a great guitar purchase....she'll love it.... and as Em7 said.... she'll have to keep a close eye on it..... guitars tend to get 'lost' while loading and unloading gear. We lost a 1963 Sunburst Strat while loading the van at a Chuck Berry gig we played.... was loaded in the van, went back inside to grab the Bandmaster amp, and the guitar walked away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 SG-- good luck in your hunt. My pov is you really cant go wrong with recent builds, even past 08. Quick word about the 90s Gibsons from the MT shop. The first 2 years there (91-92) were primo (my SJ45 from that period is case in point). There is said to be some slippage 93-95 (new manager?) Things improved around 97-97 ("early' serie), steady course since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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