Josh James Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hey, My name is Josh and I usually post over in the lounge. Just wanted to get the acoustic peeps opinions on this 74 Hummingbird and whether it is a instrument that may be a good live guitar. It has some damage, but I went up and played it and it sounds great. Anyhow, here she is My link Thanks for any help you can give, I truly appreciate it! Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Is she sounds great and is strcturally sound then there is no reason not to go after her at this price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I agree with EA. If your sure it's structurally fine and sounds good, go for it. Judging strictly by the advertising, the price doesn't sound bad-at-all, and if it sounds like you describe, it's a winner. I'd personally be very intrigued by a guitar like this, but I would need someone more knowledgable than myself to take a good look at with me. I wish you the best in your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 . Glad to read you got your eyes and hands on it, and played it. That's especially important with Norlin era acoustics. From the website: "There are several cracks but the guitar is structurally sound." - I'd rather read about several cracks that have been cleated and repaired, and are stable. If you're going to be hauling it around to gigs, I'd be a bit concerned about exposing the cracks to the temperature and humidity changes encountered when gigging. If that doesn't concern you, as has been said, if you like the way it plays and sounds - make an offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I bought a Historic J45 that had a crack that had been cleated and repaired. Have not had any issues with it but it stays at the house. My advice to you would be to slow down and look a little harder. I have been in your shoes many times and you appear to want to jump on something quick. Look around a while and you will find more people that wouldn't mind trading a Gibson acoustic for an LP. We all get tired of things and want a change now and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdd707 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 You might want to make a offer but that is way too much for a midfifties Norlin era Gibson. My midfifties J45 Deluxe has a repaired crack and it has no negative impact. But it is still an over built dog. Keep looking and you'll find a much nicer model for the same amount of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Come to think of it (after reading the other post here) I don't think a "good" Norlin era HB would go for that much more money than the price of this damaged one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 You might want to make a offer but that is way too much for a midfifties Norlin era Gibson. My midfifties J45 Deluxe has a repaired crack and it has no negative impact. But it is still an over built dog. Keep looking and you'll find a much nicer model for the same amount of money. The mid 50's were not the Norlin era. The true Norlin era starts sometime in 1969. Mid-50's Gibson acoustics are still among the best built, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Or, just for kicks, there's this '74 Hummingbird, for a few dollars less..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh James Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks for all the advice and thoughts. I'm just going to keep my eye out for a while longer. I'm sure I could sell the LP and then get a used Gibby coostic and have a bit left over. I have priced a 93 Standard at around 1600-2000, depending on finish and shape. Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Josh, I think that you've made a good decision to think and look around. You'd be hard press to find a worse year for Gibson acoustics than 1974 and a worse example of acoustics from that year than a Hummingbird. I ought to know: that was my first old Gibson. I use "old" instead of " vintage" not simply because 1974 doesn't seem old enough to be vintage, but because to me "vintage" connotes something good, which my 1974 Hummingbird definitely was not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Wannabe Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 If I had the coin I'd be all over this one: http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228457 No affiliation -- I've just some major Hummingbird GAS right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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