jrm Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hi all, I am in the market for a Gibson Acoustic. I am looking for something that is a great strummer, is very articulate, good for fingerstyle when needed, etc... I love the look of the J-45 and even more the Southern Jumbo. The darker the burst the better. I got to play a J-45 last weekend along with an all mahogany AJ... both were fantastic. But the cost of the AJ and then the need to put a pickup in it was going to blow my budget. So I'm thinking something like a J-45, SJ or a Hummingbird Artist. I'm hoping for something with neck binding that covers the fret ends. What might you recommend? I play 90% strumming and lead music at my church. The other guitar player I lead with plays a Hummingbrid Artist. I really like it, but think I might want to look for something different that would compliment his tone. Which way might you direct me? Thanks! -jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 If you like fretboard binding, the SJ is your guitar! The SJ, after all, is just a J-45 with the extra "bling". Go for it and enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 ... So I'm thinking something like a J-45' date=' SJ or a Hummingbird Artist. I'm hoping for something with neck binding that covers the fret ends. ...[/quote'] If you like fretboard binding' date=' the SJ is your guitar! The SJ, after all, is just a J-45 with the extra "bling". Go for it and enjoy!!![/quote'] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Good to know I'm on the right track... I can't find any locally! Does the binding cover the fret ends on the sj? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 ... Does the binding cover the fret ends on the sj? If you mean like the nub's on Gibby electrics - no. But the fret tangs on the Gibby acoustics are hidden by the binding on the side of the fretboard. (The nubs on a Gibby electric - the part of the fret ends that protrude over the binding - are covered by the binding.) Gibby SJ - Gibby LP http://i.ebayimg.com/01/!Bw+JuMQBmk~$(KGrHqR' date='!igEv1+0FgeMBMLf(LEOYQ~~_3.JPG[/img'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Yep, that's what I was wondering. Thanks for the pics.. I was hoping they covered the ends like on my les Paul and my buddies hummingbird artist. Might there be other Gibson acoustics that have the lp style binding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 If you mean like the nub's on Gibby electrics - no. Actually, it depends on the model -- e.g., TV SJ-200s and Hummingbirds do have the "nubs", but the corresponding standards don't. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hummingbird Pro from Guitar Center. (may be too much like the H-bird Artist you mention... not sure). The binding has the fret end "nubs" you want. Otherwise look for a used J45... now THAT's a Gibson !!! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkharmony Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Don't rule out the J-185. Best overall guitar in the Gibson stable, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Might there be other Gibson acoustics that have the lp style binding? My Southern Jumbo True Vintage has that lp binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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