Coelo Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Just saw a new Gibson Songwriter Special listing for $1650. Isn't this way below the normal price for any Gibson acoustic? Are these new GC guitars going to be OK or is this an attempt to sell shoddy merch? Anyone have any experience? I've already seen the Pro line drop from its $1999 price to $1750, makes me worry a bit about the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Never hear of a Songwriter 'special' .. just studio, standard and custom. What makes it 'special' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Nilppeznaf Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Over last few months prices in europe have fluctuated wildly for HB TV models. Major on-line store going from 2550 eruo (or there abouts) to 3200 euro..... now back down to 2777.... Is it maybe an indication of, amount of stock/models available to dealers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 I was thinking about getting one of these. I hope its not a quality issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 . They should be just fine - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-songwriter-special-acoustic-electric-guitar . . . $1,649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Seems to me the new "Pro" and "Special" models Gibson is building are an effort to reach a lower price point and compete with the likes of Martin's "1" and "X" series models: lesser appointments and bling on some higher end traditional models to attract buyers that can't or don't want to drop $3K plus on an acoustic guitar. If I'm not mistaken, prior to the introduction of these new Gibson models, it was tough to find a new guitar bearing the Gibson name for less than $2500 street, and that number might be low. Nothing wrong with this marketing and I'm sure they are fine instruments for the money. Thye're just trying to broaden the price points they hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 We at least they are not laminated wood. they are solid top, back and sides, and are made in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmonsh Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 We at least they are not laminated wood. they are solid top, back and sides, and are made in the USA. only difference is they are ebony. they charge a good 3 to 400 less for ebony. the pro line hasnt dropped. the price at 1700 was for a sale. it is xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I shall order mine soon then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 They seem like a good value for money option, all solid wood with Gibson tone. I just wished the HB Pro / Artis was named Songwriter pro /artis as it seems much closer to what it really is ... a mahogany songwriter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 That is very tempting. It's got some Johnny Cash vibe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Im all for Gibson cutting back on some of the bling, and lowering the price point, just as long as they keep the quality good on these guitars and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyecon Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I have to admit, that is a pretty cool looking guitar. Everyone knows I'm all about looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Looks great, but like all black guitars(except matt black) it will show finger prints like a mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Will have to keep a soft rag or cloth with you whever you go, to wipe it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coelo Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I'd really like to play one, but haven't seen one yet. I think there is nonway that it sounds and plays like a Songwriter Deluxe Studio. If anyone has the chance to play one please let me know, love to hear what they think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Im going to order one soon. I usually dont order guitars, not playing them first, especially acoustics, but GC told me if I order it,and dont like it, I can return it, and get a refund, or credit towards something else. I think Im going to go for it. Who knows, could be a great playing and sounding Gibson, then again, could be a P.O.S. Never know, until you try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Ok, now its $1899.00 GO figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I called MF to ask why the price change, and they said the price is subject to change anytime. So it went up $250 just overnight.Yeah, think about this guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Ok, now its $1899.00 GO figure. This is what happens when we talk-up a guitar on the Gibson Acoustic forum. Market forces are affected, and the supply-demand curve bends in response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 So I guess J45 Standards will be an even $3000 soon. and so on and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sboiir Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I don't think there's any quality issues with Gibson. Maybe it's the economy issue controlling price fluctuations. Know what you want, find a good deal, snag it. Don't wait for price to go up or down. I personally missed out on a few guitars making the wait and see decision and still kick myself today for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coelo Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I don't think there's any quality issues with Gibson. Maybe it's the economy issue controlling price fluctuations. Know what you want, find a good deal, snag it. Don't wait for price to go up or down. I personally missed out on a few guitars making the wait and see decision and still kick myself today for it. If you want that guitar you can get it for $1650. YOu just have to know that you will not, under any circumstances, pay more than that. Be willing to walk out of the store a dozen times without the guitar. Leave a card with your number on it and tell them if they ever want to sell a guitar that you are ready to buy one, right now, for $1650. Always be polite and never be anxious to get your hands on it, I'll bet you have it within a week unless that store has sold a ton of merch recently. Now is the time though, specifically for guitar center and musicians friend. I've picked up some amazing, a-ma-zing deals this holiday season. I picked up the tascam us-800 for $89.00 and it is no re-listed at $199.00 Let the store know that you saw the guitar listed at $1650 and you want it. If they are decent they'll get it done. If not, call the Guitar Center at Carle Place, NY. They are the best in my area and they'll do anything they can to make it happen, ask for Crystal or Tom. Again, I don't work for GC and have no affiliation. I'm just a musician who knows a good deal when he sees one. I'm actually a little glad to see the price went up and that it was just an incentive price, makes me feel better about the quality. I'm loving every minute with my AJ pro. best of luck. it took me years to get a Gibson, every time I went in no one would even look at me if I didn't have at least $2k. This season it seems like $1700 is almost a guaranteed sale for the new Gibson lines, like the "pro" The guys at the store said they thought the pricing was reflective of the legal trouble that Gibson was having and the poor economy. I do not believe that these prices will last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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