struma6 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hey all! Been away for a while, computer finally died (it was OLD!). In the break I've moved back east. Been playing more music since I got back here than I did the entire time I was in LA!!! And, more importantly, I just bought a new AJ! Need to take pix, will do so and post soon. LOVE this box!! Spent some time looking, hit many shops. Amazing how many shops don't carry Gibson anymore!! I went to Mandolin Brothers on Staten Island...no longer a dealer. Amazing. Gibson may want to re-evaluate their dealer requirements unless they only want GC selling them. Anyway, that's where I ended up, GC. Took a negotiation savvy pal to handle the haggeling (I'm weak, I fold easily!!!) Agreed on a good price. The strings on it in the store were HORRIBLE! Dead and gone...could have gotten tetanus from them. I knew it held some great tone though! Took it home, put on some strings, adjusted the action a squinch and *BINGO* happy camper. So now it's a 'Bird, a CJ165-EC and the Advanced Jumbo. One 'Hog, one maple, one rosewood. Yes...I am liking the set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 . Glad to have you back. Looking forward to seeing those pics. . B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 One 'Hog, one maple, one rosewood. Congrats! That's how I got started too, and where I planned to stop. (The plan didn't work out.) -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrr Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I also bought my AJ at GC a few months ago for the same reasons. The AJ's good for a lot of things but when you need a big, warm mid riff you can walk mama home. I think the open (through) saddle puts more vibes on the spruce top and makes the unique rhythmic tone. Having three different tone-woods is a good thing, best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Not much of a picture...rainy day here so indoors with my android is what I got!! The more I play this thing the more I like it! I stink at putting aural tones into a verbal description so suffice it to say...w00t!!!! Haven't seen it for sale anywhere at a better price, either....new with HSC= $2,025. It was between the AJ and a J-45. The 45 was nice, for sure...the AJ told me to buy it though!! I had a guy who was in the acoustic room playing, who had a um, dynamic right hand like I have (I ain't overly gentle) play them both while I stood about 12 feet away, head down listening. AJ won that round for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Looks great, love the burst on her ! Fantastic price also. Until recently I had to admit I was an AJ sceptic but I played a belter on a recnet trip to Germany and now Im definitely a fan ! Nice collection you get there now :-) Enjoy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Congrats on the new AJ. I like some of the smaller guitars, BUT, I can't keep from always looking at the dreads and bigger guitars. I still may get a CJ165 etc., but won't be surprised if an AJ or a big Martin gets in my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 I LOVE both the 165 and the HB...my daughter gave me the 165 as a gift out of the blue so it will always be my #1. That said...between the 3 I may have all my bases covered! (until I need to buy another...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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