gibson bluesking

[lightnin]

As much as I like most gibsons,the bluesking was one that I could not fall in love with, after two years she had to go.anyone have better luck with the bluesking

[EdgarHF]

I can understand not liking a guitar. But what was the reason for not liking this one. Did it not suit your style of play? Was it just plain a piece of junk? The Blues King is a candidate for a second guitar for myself. Details would be helpful.

[Jerry K]

I love mine (recent bubinga version). The size is extremely comfortable and it sounds great. I brought it to the homecoming last year and several people remarked on how nice it sounded. If you dig in it can be surprisingly loud for such a small guitar. I use John Pearse New Mediums on it. I've played it a lot and it has opened up a lot since I got it. The neck is really nice, too. One thing you should always do before abandoning all hope is get a good professional setup.

[Hoyt]

I've had one for about 1.5 years. It too is the Bubinga version. It has been my only acoustic guitar for most of that period.

 

It's much better playing and sounding than any of the parlor or small size guitars from Martin, Taylor, Larivee, etc., IMO.

 

When played acoustically, you won't mistake it for a bigger guitar like a Dove or anything -- but it sounds very good. When recorded, it can sound as big as a dreadnought. Into an amp, it sounds very good too. I like the hidden volume control. I've even played it into a Vox AC15 with good results.

 

You can definitely use a pick with it, but fingerstyle sounds best to me. It's got a good bass thump, although not as much as a dread.

 

I really like the size of it. Nice and comfortable -- perfect for a recliner. I too really like the neck. I took the pickguard off because I liked the look.

 

With all that said, I recently got a great deal on a J45 VOS that I just couldn't turn down. Being a one guitar person pretty much, I'll likely sell the L00 at some point. But, I'm going to take my time deciding about that.

 

The gig bag the BK comes with new is a bummer; but I've seen a classical guitar case that was a good fit for about $50 or so.

 

If you want a nice playing/sounding, smaller guitar -- I don't think you'll be disappointed in a BK.

[Jayla]

I was unaware that new Gibson acoustics came with anything other than a hard case. Why are they including only a gig bag? Is the same true of any other models?

 

If I were considering one of these, I'd have to factor in the cost of a case, 'cause I would not be out and about with the guitar in only a gig bag. Sounds like a recipe for disaster!

[Hoyt]

I was unaware that new Gibson acoustics came with anything other than a hard case. Why are they including only a gig bag? Is the same true of any other models?

 

If I were considering one of these' date=' I'd have to factor in the cost of a case, 'cause I would not be out and about with the guitar in only a gig bag. Sounds like a recipe for disaster![/quote']

 

 

I think it is just the Blues King that gets the gig bag. I assume it was to reach a price point. But, a decent case is not prohibitive for these.

 

But it does seem kind of stupid for Gibson to put a nice guitar in a gig bag. I've never used the bag. In fact, I took a hard case for another instrument in with me when I bought the BK to protect it on the way home.

[Jayla]

I think it is just the Blues King that gets the gig bag. I assume it was to reach a price point...

 

Not trying to be a smarta$$, but I suppose the price point of any guitar would be better if it didn't come with a case. Wonder why they singled this one out.

[Jerry K]

I think I'm the odd man out here, but I actually kind of like the gig bag. I bought a classical guitar size case very cheaply at musicians friend for times when I have to take it in the trunk of a car or when it might get bumped or get wet. The gig bag is rather nice for moving it around inside of a building and avoiding scrapes and bumps. I've used it to take the guitar to a company picnic (belted it into the right front seat and then just hoisted the gig bag like a backpack and walked from the car to the event). Carrying a heavy case any distance does bad things to my hands and it's hard to play afterward.

[wonderful remark]

I too have a bubinga bluesking, got it from CAMELEYE, shallow depth gives the classic small body guitar bass!

and I too am unhappy with the gigbag......

[lightnin]

I really was not that bad,but I really like the feel of a short scale neck.I think used it is worth a try.New i think its way over priced.

[mr newhaven]

this may sound stupid but i have to ask because im a little confused by this...

 

i have an '01 L-00 and it looks dead on like most of these BLUESKINGS...whats the deal with them?

 

i know that the Blues King name is used interchangeably with the L-00 from time to time and I was curious about that...

 

initially when i wanted a small body i was looking at the LG-2

but then i played an L-00 and fell in love with the sound...i still want an LG-2 but not because i dont like my L-00 just because i want one!

 

if anyone can clear this up it would be great!

[Jerry K]

The early Montana L-00 reissues had a deep body like a Nick Lucas, came with a case and were mahogany. At some point they dropped the case and made it shallower and bubinga. Not sure if all three changes happened at once. Also I think some of the earlier ones were long scale. Plus there may have been some bracing changes too. Earlier ones had a slightly heavier build, I've heard. One of the charms about Gibson is the specs change...

[Todd Wilson]

I've played a few Blues King, even almost bought one off of Ebay once that was a deal. However......

 

For my money it's overpriced. It's a nice guitar, but in my opinion, the Epiphone EL00 is a better sounding guitar.

 

I like the depth the Blues King has in it's body, but it's sound seems to be pretty limited to me. The Robert Johnson Signature edition is a much better sounding guitar in the same price range, and the EL00 is a better sounding guitar that is much much cheaper.

[eds111]

I love my Blues King. It's an '04 hog with long scale, shallow body. I recently played it side by side with a new bubinga short scale. They sounded very similar, surprisingly.

 

I couldn't believe the new one was short scale, I had to measure it. Sure enough it was. I thought it would be obvious. I guess the lower action on mine compensated for the longer scale.

 

My hog is WAY lighter. Bubinga must be a heavier wood, like rosewood. I like the lighter weight.

 

Anyway I think the BK is great for music that does not have a lot of ringing melody notes. Tunes that punch out notes sound good on it. The trebles are as good as I have heard, very fat. For very melodic, airy stuff my 00028ec is better, my classical (CYM95) even better.

[eds111]

I bought mine from Elderly a couple of years ago. I wouldn't leave without a case. I got a decent Guardian case, I am happy with it. It is medium duty, great for what I use it for. Not heavy at all, looks great. My guitar of choice for portability. By comparison my Martin case weighs a ton. It is in a different league, but man it is heavy.

[Jerry K]

I have a blues king and an EL-00. The EL-00 is a great guitar for the money but it is not in the same league as the Gibson. Nowhere near it. Not even close. You can buy a minty used blues king for 900 or so nowadays. I can't understand all the carping about overpriced. Even new they are not expensive if you negotiate the price. The Legend version of course is even better, but they are pretty pricey.