E-minor7 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Dave F said: I've had a couple that were really nice, but they just didn't do anything for me. I may have to try one again. Yes, try again - my 2012 un-torrified TV (some will remember it stands for True Vintage 😎) sounds better and better, , , with very old strings too. Early morning Bird 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 It's a True Beauty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 8 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Yes, try again - my 2012 un-torrified TV (some will remember it stands for True Vintage 😎) sounds better and better, , , with very old strings too. Early morning Bird great pic ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Beauty! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I do think Doves and HB's are sharp looking guitars. I am not a fan of the P/G. I just like a boring old black one. I just don't like to looks of slopes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 11 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Yes, try again - my 2012 un-torrified TV (some will remember it stands for True Vintage 😎) sounds better and better, , , with very old strings too. Yep. I've got one of those. The older the guitar gets - the better it sounds. The older the strings get the better they sound ! Maybe I need to dig out a really old pick ! And - that NGD photo - could be a covergirl, or a pin-up. I've read in several places - many feel the H'Bird overall is the nicest looking acoustic on the planet ! Congrats !!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 Thanks Everyone for the Kind words🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullofgas Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Congratulations and enjoy. One question on the pickguard. Is the image engraved and hand painted or just a screenprint over plastic? Either way it'll sound fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Congratulations! Beautiful! Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 7:18 AM, Fullofgas said: Congratulations and enjoy. One question on the pickguard. Is the image engraved and hand painted or just a screenprint over plastic? Either way it'll sound fabulous As far as I know - They are still hand painted. But not positive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Gasman said: As far as I know - They are still hand painted. But not positive... I saw a thing about them and I think they are hand etched and painted. Anyone that has one chime in and tell us if it fells like the PG has indentations in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 1:18 PM, Fullofgas said: Congratulations and enjoy. One question on the pickguard. Is the image engraved and hand painted or just a screenprint over plastic? Either way it'll sound fabulous My take is that this version of the flora/fauna isn't engraved, but painted/sprayed on via some sort of template (screenprinted). Then again Gasman could correct me 'bout this anytime. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 My 2022 Hummingbird does have Indents in the Pickguard😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingJames78 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 7/25/2023 at 1:26 PM, Gasman said: Well about a week ago I purchased a New Gibson Faded Hummingbird. First of all it is not Faded it is a Satin finished guitar (Meaning less nitro Laquer) This guitar was on my bucket list. I owned a Hummingbird Original within the last year - I had to sell it for Financial reasons - But I knew if I could buy another one same day I would. The satin Finished Bird is close to identical to the Original I owned - just a lot less Gloss. To me - Something about The Square shoulder Gibson acoustic's are very magical to me. I am a big Martin endorser but this Gibson gives me as much pleasure as my Rosewood Martin. This is the best "singing with" guitar out there. Believe me Gibson Acoustics are not inexpensive Guitars - But I think if you own one you will see their value is equal to cost. To me - They play easier than most guitar's I have owned - Even some Taylor's. My First pro Gibson was a 94' Gibson Gospel that I loved but I was bit by the Martin bug. I owned a First Edition Sheryl Crow Gibson - which was Unbelievable. That was the one that got me back on the Bozeman wagon. And my honest opinion is the Acoustic's coming out of Bozeman Montana today are the finest Acoustics that Gibson has ever made. Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/9/2023 at 7:31 PM, Gasman said: My 2022 Hummingbird does have Indents in the Pickguard😀 Good to hear - assume we talk about the guitar in post 1. The thread-star. ✺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/8/2023 at 8:27 PM, Gasman said: As far as I know - They are still hand painted. But not positive... A favorite pic from a Bozeman tour posted on YouTube a few years back: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I assume they start with a blank engraved p/g and paint it, and then polish off the paint on the surface while leaving the paint in the engraved design ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/9/2023 at 12:57 PM, E-minor7 said: My take is that this version of the flora/fauna isn't engraved, but painted/sprayed on via some sort of template (screenprinted). Then again Gasman could correct me 'bout this anytime. . On 8/9/2023 at 2:27 AM, Gasman said: As far as I know - They are still hand painted. But not positive... On 8/9/2023 at 7:31 PM, Gasman said: My 2022 Hummingbird does have Indents in the Pickguard😀 10 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Good to hear - assume we talk about the guitar in post 1. The thread-star. ✺ Still I have a serious feeling the Faded guards differ from the TVs, Vintage and so called 1960 Birds. Take a look here and notice several variations. Historic 1960 Fixed Bridge https://www.ginoguitars.com/en/gibson-custom-historic-1960-hummingbird-fixed-bridge-p-2304.html and Faded https://www.ginoguitars.com/en/gibson-hummingbird-faded-p-3765.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 On 8/16/2023 at 12:26 PM, E-minor7 said: Still I have a serious feeling the Faded guards differ from the TVs, Vintage and so called 1960 Birds. Take a look here and notice several variations. Historic 1960 Fixed Bridge https://www.ginoguitars.com/en/gibson-custom-historic-1960-hummingbird-fixed-bridge-p-2304.html and Faded https://www.ginoguitars.com/en/gibson-hummingbird-faded-p-3765.html yes your probably right - The Hand etched ones are for the Higher cost Birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Gasman said: yes your probably right - The Hand etched ones are for the Higher cost Birds. But do I understand that your's is etched as well ? - are there 2 types of groove-patterns ? Not sure the hi-end-Birds have hand-etched guards - but hand painted, probably yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Gasman…. Happy for you…. Great taste as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/24/2023 at 4:36 AM, Salfromchatham said: Gasman…. Happy for you…. Great taste as usual. Thank you My Friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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