brannon67 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I love the Gibson sunburst finish, there is nothing like their SB finish. I saw a Martin D28 with a sunburst finish the other day, and thought it was amazing. Which do you guys prefer, Gibson's SB finish or Martin's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 i'll wage £100 on gibson winning this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yeah, I'd be tempted to lay my money on the G-brand winning this one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Oh yes, me also, but I was just curious which you guys thought was the better SB out of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I think Gibson do the 'definitive' sunburst, I'm not saying that others can't produce attractively finished guitars just that Gibson's bursts are the definition of a burst finish for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I think Gibson do the 'definitive' sunburst, I'm not saying that others can't produce attractively finished guitars just that Gibson's bursts are the definition of a burst finish for me... +1 , if u see a sunburst body i think your mind has already attached a gibson headstock before your eyes reach it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thats true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock and Reel Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Just so both sides are represented here are three of my Martin shade tops. OM-42K, D-18 and D-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I think Martin can do a nice 'burst, but it just ain't natural. Gibson = 'burst; Martin= natural finish. I like both approaches, but for a 'burst, I'll take Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Just so both sides are represented here are three of my Martin shade tops. OM-42K, D-18 and D-28 thats a lovely d18 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 To me, Martin bursts always appear to me to leave an almost rounded rectangle shape in the middle, sometimes the upper bout parts can almost look triangular. If I'm going down a Martin route I'd definitely go natural... but that's just my opinion, unqualified as it is... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Martin bursts don't do anything for me. I vote for Gibson - hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Martin bursts don't do anything for me. I vote for Gibson - hands down. It's true that Martin bursts are entirely different, and to my eye, not quite right. It's almost too even all around the top, following the outline of the top, while the Gibson 'burst is usually focused around the bridge and the lower bout. It's just a different look. I think if you were "raised" on the Gibson 'burst, that's what you're always going to see in your head when some asks "what's the proper look of a sunburst?". The Gibson sunburst got soul.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 The Martin SB finishes are a joke when compared to The Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livemusic Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It's all subjective. One of my favorite bursts of all time is my 2010 D28, I think they call it a 1937 reissue burst? It's subtle, the light part in the middle is not very light and that is what looks so cool. Just really attractive to me. And the geetar played and sounded great right out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 thats a lovely d18 !! another thought , is that an older d18 ? do sunbursts vary that much ? conpletely different than the other two more reugular looking bursts . just wondered if it was an era thing ? i really like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Gibson for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'm with Danner -- I don't think it's really a close call. To me, Martin's seem too "precise," with the burst beginning at almost a uniform distance from the edge all the way around, as if they attached the dark finish sprayer to a jig that tracks the outline of the top. The Gibby burst has some real artistry to it, and I love the variety of bursts that you see on the same model guitar, even from the same year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbachman Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I agress that Gibson does the "definitive" sunburst .... My J160-E is beautiful !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyecon Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Gibson for sure That is HOT! Yes Gibson has the "Burst" perfected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulausk Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 To me, Martin bursts always appear to me to leave an almost rounded rectangle shape in the middle, sometimes the upper bout parts can almost look triangular. If I'm going down a Martin route I'd definitely go natural... but that's just my opinion, unqualified as it is... ;) +1 on this sentiment. Martin sunbursts to me just look a little... off. Almost like a blue Ferrari. Ferraris are just "supposed to be" red, you know? Martin --> natural top Gibson --> sunburst top That said, I do like natural J-200s, but they have such a distinct look that it's not really a fair comparison. They have an identity all their own. J-45s/50s, for example, just don't look quite right to me w/o a 'burst. Just my $0.02. That said, if anyone is looking to kick a blue Ferrari out of their garage for the price of a Martin sunburst, let me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataylor Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Speaking of sunbursts, Taylor has a new "vintage sunburst" coming out that is really dark and subtle -- it's kind of an homage to the 30s Gibsons I think. Looks really sharp. Of course, they've gone and put it on a cutaway-only series (700). Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock and Reel Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 another thought , is that an older d18 ? do sunbursts vary that much ? conpletely different than the other two more reugular looking bursts . just wondered if it was an era thing ? i really like it The D-18 is a 2008 in Amberburst. Don't get me wrong, I like natural tops too. Variety is the spice of life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yggdrasil Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I vote for Gibson in general, BUT When Jorma decided to go to Martin for his Sig,me being a burst guy & a Jorma guy, I had to Custom order one in a burst. I was very paranoid ordering sight unseen, not being a fan of any Martin burst I had ever seen. I was very pleasantly surprised - the burst on my Martin M30 ranks with any other burst I have owned: Martin M30 Jorma Burst I haven't been able to grab a pic that deomonstrates the subtlety of the burst gradation, but believe me, it is a spectacularly classy burst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J-Doug Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I prefer Gibson hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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