Eyecon Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 With so many gorgeous Gibson guitars out there, I have been wondering what others think to be the Number #1 best looking, can't take your eyes off of Gibson Acoustic. While they are all very nice, there has to be a winner. With so many to choose from, I only listed the usual suspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I beg to differ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Well of those listed, I pick Southern Jumbo. But I think yer leavin a lot off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Do you have to have a flattop to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wootpow Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 The sj200 sunburst does the trick for my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 . SJ-200 natural - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 . SJ-200 natural - +1 on that BK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I always felt the Hummingbird to be the most beautiful guitar in the world ... so I guess there's your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack6849 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I have to cast one vote for the "Western Classic Prewar 200" that I got this week from Dave Rogers at Dave's Guitar Shop, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Basically a Sunburst Rosewood "J-200" with an "L-5" jazz guitar Maple neck. Gold plated Waverly tuners, script Pearl Gibson logo, "Flowerpot" headstock inlay, Pearl "block" position markers and a thin white line, running around the top, about 3/4" from the edge and inlayed right into the AAA grade Spruce. Based on the singing cowboy guitar which Gibson built for Ray Whitley (I think, in 1937...), it has a unique, bound but unflowered pickguard, and was famously the prototype for the SJ-200. I always wanted one and now that dream has become a reality for me. Thanks, Dave. If you want to see a picture, check out either the listing for the model at the Gibson website's model listings/specifications section, or look back in the "search" function box of this forum at the pictures that "Janus Guy" used to post of the one he owned. Anyway, it's a great-sounding guitar with a truly unique "look", "feel", "and vibe". Please add one non-nominated "write-in" vote for this Gibson "Western Classic Prewar 200" from me. Thank you, Jack6849 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 To add counterpoint to the understandable 'flat-top love' much in evidence Personal favourites....archtops like the L5.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 The Southern Jumbo 'does it' for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT Bob Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I'd like to have seen the Songwriter Deluxe Standard on that list. But then, I'm biased..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Cummon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I could easily line up 8 models which I find close to irresistible - even more if looking in the corners. Confess I have a weak spot for the sunburst square shouldered Southern Jumbo though (forgive me Hartford Snyder). Not sure why, but it must have been planted back in the 70's where I met a few that blew my mind by their fragile, but strong projection (not to mention the smooth neck and their beauty) – and they were rare here. Though I have a couple, they continue to mesmerize me every time one shows up, f.x. on the Bay. Guess it's the combination of burst and body/pickguard shape combined with mojo that does for me. These guitars rock ! I see they are not represented on the list, so I better give both the SJ and the Bird a push. But do we have more than 1 vote and if not, which one should have the first hit ? That's my G-board weekend-dilemma right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotTheSilver Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Though I do not own one and have never seriously considered buying one, I've always thought the SJ-200 Sunbursts were beautiful guitars. I guess second on my list would be the Hummingbird. H'birds have just always had an iconic and beautiful look to me. Tonally, I am more into the slope shoulders, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Maybe it's just my new infatuation with archtops, but the L-5 and the Super 400 really get me going. The great thing about archtops is that they are nothing but gorgeous, sensuous curves. Even the backs are a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDuff Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Doves in flight has always been breathtaking to me but out of the ones on there I would have to go with the natural sj-200. Something about how bright the art on the pick guard looks compared to the guitar really looks magical to me for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Maybe it's just my new infatuation with archtops, but the L-5 and the Super 400 really get me going. Even the backs are a thing of beauty. Here you go Nick, the back of my L-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCook Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 These guitars rock ! What's up with that bridge inlay in that photo? I'm asking because I'm a little unhappy with the hash overtones of the B and Hi-E strings of my Aaron Lewis Southern Jumbo. I'm thinking about replacing the bone bridge inlay with a horn one. In that photo it looks like you've got the best of both worlds there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 This vintage sweetheart is from 1963 and had a new bridge and bridge-plate installed before I got it (the original bridge might have been plastic). The former owner chose to imitate the original style, so it had the adjustable ceramic saddle as well. This – maybe due to the old overdry wood – made the E and B sound too hollow or tinny. They stood out and kinda betrayed the mids and charming bass. Therefor I slipped down different materials – tusq, ivory, all rosewood, rosewood with ordinary sized bone saddle to zoom in on the situation. Found the all rosewood insert worked best for the troubled high strings and called my guitar-doc. Asked him to create the seen combination, which gave him a few grey hairs, but brought balance to the SJ. So it's a 1/3 rose and 2/3 bone saddle in a rosewood insert. Well, your Aaron L. is completely different – 1 because it's contemporary. 2 because it has an ordinary sized drop-in saddle from birth. Still if you hear something unwanted, no harm would be done by ordering a double saddle or trying other things. Just don't use glue in the process. Maybe for your own best it should be added that you are an unusual case. But aren't we all. Go ahead – it's an interesting ride Check this pic. and see how our bridge/saddle concepts differ (maybe you know). The screw-holes are from a misunderstanding when I long-distance ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 this one is almost acoustic, and has beautiful curves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 This one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Monkey Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 . SJ-200 natural - This guitar is stunning! I would love to have a guitar like this someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - my '50s Gibson LG1 - no category to vote: BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis57 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Here's my baby http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/DenisB57/009.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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