Buc McMaster Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Last night I was browsing through some photos of guitars I have had the pleasure to have owned and the last three Gibson acoustics just stood head and shoulders above the crowd...... The SJ200WC was the cat's meow for several years until my aging hand began to complain about the long scale length. Sorry to see it go but it was necessary. The CJ165 marked a return to a short scale guitar and a welcome relief. Great little piece - easy to play and it had a nice bark to it. For most of the last year it lay in its' case, patiently waiting me out, while I spent my energy elsewhere. Last month I felt that old itch returning and the CJ was happily making noise once more. While the little rascal was absolutely fine, I had a hankerin' for a larger guitar with more of a rock n' roll volume and tone. Hence the new Hummingbird - wow! This is without a doubt a gem. Right off the wall the action is superb.....plays effortlessly and has that Gibson tone in spades! I consider myself very lucky to have owned and played some of the finest guitars available on planet Earth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 GORGEOUS trio!!! It IS a great thing to have fantastic instruments on hand, isn't it? Tres senoritas: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Delightful trio indeed – I dig the refined guitar-woods towards the rougher craftsmanship of the chair. By the way, that garden furniture is a clock. One sees the seasons pass on the ribs - Glad to know you made it back behind the bars in time, , , , , , I mean frets. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Ooo, me like ... the HB looks imparticular impressive Buc, acutally looks more like a TV than a standard. Doest Gibson make the best looking guitars on the planet ? Its like Taylor is PC and Gibson Apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Dang.... both great shots of the "Tres Hombres"! My Hombres: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Buc, that WC is the bee's knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Yes, Aussie, it does resemble a TV, and will moreso when I install the Keystone machine heads. Good eye, E-Minor - the chair as indeed aged in the photos! I see lots of folks have hombres hanging around the house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 beautiful trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis57 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow!!! There's really something about a bird on a Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Last night I was browsing through some photos of guitars I have had the pleasure to have owned and the last three Gibson acoustics just stood head and shoulders above the crowd...... That's quite a group. A lucky man indeed. . B) Lot's of handsome guitars gents. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Dang.... both great shots of the "Tres Hombres"! My Hombres: Beauteous--and I remember the sound clips you posted awhile back, which makes the looking even more fun... Sigh- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Buc, love all three :D . mmm where did The WPrewarC end up ? you probably had the only lefty !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Beautiful stuff! Tres Banner Senoras: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Muchas Gracias senor jt! Me likes El Banneros.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Muchas Gracias senor jt! Me likes El Banneros.... I second you retro :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePretender Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Wow!!! All those guitars are beautiful. I envy the Banner models. The extent of my vintage collection is a '58 LG-0 and a '38 L-30. The Dove Sisters are a delight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Wow!!! All those guitars are beautiful. I envy the Banner models. The extent of my vintage collection is a '58 LG-0 and a '38 L-30. The Dove Sisters are a delight. Thanks...funny thing is....my last name is "Birdwell"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Here are my Kalamazoo-born Sunburst Sisters: 1948 J-45, 1968 ES 335-12, and their newly-discovered, long-lost sibling, the 1947 L-7. There is a distinct family resemblance. And then, there's their red-headed step-brother: born in the Nashville custom shop, he's a '59 Historic ES 335. As you might guess by his looks, he's got a big personality to go with his radical cherry-red hairstyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Here are my Kalamazoo-born Sunburst Sisters: 1948 J-45, 1968 ES 335-12, and their newly-discovered, long-lost sibling, the 1947 L-7. There is a distinct family resemblance. And then, there's their red-headed step-brother: born in the Nashville custom shop, he's a '59 Historic ES 335. As you might guess by his looks, he's got a big personality to go with his radical cherry-red hairstyle. WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 wow indeed , pure porn going on here whats the guitar on the left of jt's photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 J45nick...I know where there is a twin to your L7 for sale in W Hollywood. I was SO tempted to buy it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis57 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Thanks...funny thing is....my last name is "Birdwell"! Born to be a Gibson player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Here are my Kalamazoo-born Sunburst Sisters: 1948 J-45, 1968 ES 335-12, and their newly-discovered, long-lost sibling, the 1947 L-7. There is a distinct family resemblance. And then, there's their red-headed step-brother: born in the Nashville custom shop, he's a '59 Historic ES 335. As you might guess by his looks, he's got a big personality to go with his radical cherry-red hairstyle. love them NICK , thanks for the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Here are my Kalamazoo-born Sunburst Sisters: 1948 J-45, 1968 ES 335-12, and their newly-discovered, long-lost sibling, the 1947 L-7. There is a distinct family resemblance. And then, there's their red-headed step-brother: born in the Nashville custom shop, he's a '59 Historic ES 335. As you might guess by his looks, he's got a big personality to go with his radical cherry-red hairstyle. Yes ! With those 4 in place I sincerely believe you should reward yourself with an avatar. F.x. featuring the L-7 on ferns.….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 wow indeed , pure porn going on here whats the guitar on the left of jt's photo? It looks to be a hog-top LG3..... ?!? All very nice guitars from all the members....SWEET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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