thingthatisdone Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 a few years ago they reissued the original jumbos. anyone have any first hand experience? i wonder why they discontinued them, they seemed pretty sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 here's mine. i love it. adi top with hog b/s. looks, sounds and plays great. i couldn't be happier with it. sorry about the crap pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Here's a discussion thread from the Unofficial Martin guitar Forum. Here's a recap of the main points. Crisp dry vintage Gibson tone. Quick attack and decay. Light in weight. Comfy V-neck Those who has em tends to like em. Can I have one? http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/1890/t/Gibson-Original-Jumbo.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 i wonder why they discontinued them' date=' they seemed pretty sweet[/quote'] They were never a regular production model; each year in the recent past they've done a limited run of about a dozen. AFAIK, they'll do the same this year. Have you heard something different? -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Here's a discussion thread from the Unofficial Martin guitar Forum. Here's a recap of the main points. Crisp dry vintage Gibson tone. Quick attack and decay. Light in weight. Comfy V-neck Those who has em tends to like em. Can I have one? http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/1890/t/Gibson-Original-Jumbo.html Jon, if you aren't already, you could write about guitars for a living! TTID-what Jon said. They pop up on ebay from time to time. One at g-base recently, too. Might still be there. I traded off my AJ because I had the OJ. No regrets. rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Thanks for the props, Rob! Just a fan. The OJ and Martin's d18ge have a lot in common. Both are good modern takes on a classic. The adi top gives em a strong attack. Dang, Im jonesing, here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 if you can't find an OJ, i'd be keeping my eye out for jorma's rumored signature J35. may be awhile, but likely worth the wait... see"sometimes i love my job" thread for more on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Guitarsale has some OJ'S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwatsonfan Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 quote:anyone have any first hand experience? I've had a bunch of Gibson acoustics (WM45 #1, SWD, J45, J45RW, AJ, WM45#2, J185, OJ, J185TV, CJ165RW) in the last 4 years and my all time favorite is still the "base model" WM45 a few months ago I had an OJ, and the WM at the same time, both being hog slope shouldered guitars , so the comparison was pretty close to being apples to apples I ended up keeping the WM, and selling the OJ , and I really was thinking the OJ would replace the WM, go figure....... the OJ was very tight , and pretty unresponsive to a light touch, and too smooth and mellow for my taste for my type of playing ( fingerstyle blues, light cross picking, strumming, etc.) the WM seemed to be a better choice! YMMV........."your mileage may definitely vary" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I had an OJ' date=' and ended up keeping the WM the OJ was very tight![/quote'] Adi has a longer break-in time and responds to a strong attack (its stiffer than other spruces), so it may not have been all it could have been. At the end of the day, though, it's a matter of taste. Like my amp analogy on the adi thread: some guys like a dry bassman. others need reverb. in acoustic guitardom, that means sitka. or, engleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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