Tman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'd go for the J 185, especially if you like the scale of 24.75. If scale doesn't matter then a J 200 would be great as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 And not all of them have a bound fingerboard, Larry! You're exactly right, Majorule! (forgot about the Woody Guthrie model!) I like the unbound fretboard more than the bound anyway! Alot easier to replace the fretwire when you wear 'em out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 You're exactly right, Majorule! (forgot about the Woody Guthrie model!) I like the unbound fretboard more than the bound anyway! Alot easier to replace the fretwire when you wear 'em out! Well I love my unbound neck, and will not fret about refretting when the time comes. That said, I love binding too, and am beginning to wonder what to do when my electric gets around to a refret (it's showing some wear now under the 1st and 2nd strings). How many times can you dress frets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Oh, and at the risk of sounding rude, you would be wise to try fingering a second Gibson as well as eyeing it. But I'm sure you've got that planned too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'm waiting to see which way PM goes when he stops talking French bull and walking the dog, since he has a slope hog, a super map and a small bod. But I'm pretty sure he'll echo me in saying you've at least got to try a Southern Jumbo. And not all of them have a bound fingerboard, Larry! All together now: Hey Woody Guthrie, we made this guitar! This is the Gibson sound for me, but I only own one, and of course there are others (all of the above). Mate, if you don't try a Woody G model, you'd be cheating yourself, best Gibson buy out there at the minute, I'm just in from a gig this minuyte, I played the woody and the Keb Mo tonight. It was an open Mic job... we played: Heard it through the grapevine Little lion man The rhythm of the night No Diggity 7 nation army Looking Glass (The La's, the full 7 minutes version) In the end we walked away with a residency, only downside is there's no smoking in the place, but aside that, epic night. The woody was with me most of the time, fabulous fabulous guitars, I paid more for my Keb Mo and more than double that for my SJ_200TV, but the woody G's are amazing, nab one before they get hiked up in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Sounds like you're 'taylor-made' for a 'bird...either a Hummingbird or Dove... my personal preference! And two can grow into "more"! I want the runt!...He(she) really looks like an alien.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm waiting to see which way PM goes when he stops talking French bull and walking the dog, since he has a slope hog, a super map and a small bod. But I'm pretty sure he'll echo me in saying you've at least got to try a Southern Jumbo. And not all of them have a bound fingerboard, Larry! All together now: Hey Woody Guthrie, we made this guitar! This is the Gibson sound for me, but I only own one, and of course there are others (all of the above). I hear ya Mojorule! You and Parlourman, make a great pitch for the Woody model. Makes me itch to try one! One thing that I noticed about the guitar in your link ad. ..... is the positioning of the pickguard over the rosette. Why are they doing that now? Nothing about it looks right to me,... at least WEEeeeeeLLLlll! On second look...I 'think' I could live with it....GOURGEOUS thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelR Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 My experience was similar to yours, Snapper. I also opted for the SWD Standard and am very happy with the decision. As for the next Gibby, I would go with the Maple J-185, the AJ, or the J-200. Each gives a contrasting experience to the SWD. If I just had $2500 more............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis57 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I don't wanna bring that up.....or the wife will put me on one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 if you dont have a J200 you need one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I want the runt!...He(she) really looks like an alien.... You gotta remember, that pic is about 9 years old.... the runt is now a retired champion who will be 10 years old later this year! Her name is Taylor, but we call her "Binkie". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Haha, My dogs always end up with 'other' names too, officially, they're 'Bez' and 'Lola' but in reality they're used to 'ping-pong' and 'wah-wah'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 You gotta remember, that pic is about 9 years old.... the runt is now a retired champion who will be 10 years old later this year! Her name is Taylor, but we call her "Binkie". Bob, You may be holding the dog, but I've got a feeling she's the one pulling the strings. Sorry, but I can't look at a pug without thinking of "Men in Black". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Jones Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks gang, Still debating, but your insight is very helpful. Who knew I would also be introduced to numerous pugs along with receiving great advice on guitars!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Bob, You may be holding the dog, but I've got a feeling she's the one pulling the strings. Sorry, but I can't look at a pug without thinking of "Men in Black". Then you should like this pic..... this is me and Wyatt...at a Pug Fashion Show several years ago...I bought the rights to use this pic from the newspaper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Snapper, Sorry for the partial hijack of your serious thread. We're sort of a light-hearted bunch here, most of the time. For the type of music you play, you would be hard-pressed to beat a J-45. In mahogany, not rosewood. But I'm prejudiced. -J45 Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogsPart2 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Well two Gibsons are fine for me. J45 Custom and Country Western My 2 best friends also agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Well two Gibsons are fine for me. J45 Custom and Country Western My 2 best friends also agree Beautiful guitars...and sweet dogs too! Pugs seems to rule this thread, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Wow, I never realised Gibson fans have such a fondness for pugs ....wonder what Martin and Taylor boys go for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Wow, I never realised Gibson fans have such a fondness for pugs ....wonder what Martin and Taylor boys go for ? Now, which would buy which, EA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Jones Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Yikes....Choc Lab here. I've narrowed down my choice to a J-45 or a J-185. Both models are right around the same price and in my budget. Thanks for all the kind advice. Was also thinking about a EF-500 R or M as a couch/outside/porch guitar. Not too expensive, solid wood and 1.75 nut. What do you guys think of that model? I'd love to play one, but my local store only stocks masterbilt dreads. tx SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Yikes....Choc Lab here. I've narrowed down my choice to a J-45 or a J-185. Both models are right around the same price and in my budget. Thanks for all the kind advice. Was also thinking about a EF-500 R or M as a couch/outside/porch guitar. Not too expensive, solid wood and 1.75 nut. What do you guys think of that model? I'd love to play one, but my local store only stocks masterbilt dreads. tx SG No idea on the Epi, but I'd say you'll be fine with either of the Gibsons, as both are esteemed all-rounders. Harder to find 185 samples out there, so harder to assess what you want from it before trying out a bunch in person, but if I had money with which to GAS at this level, I'd be fancying one to complement the Woody. Some really nice treble cut on some samples I've heard. And just the best looking body shape. I'm really liking maple since buying my wife a mandolin for Christmas - it chimes like an old grandfather clock. But that hog sound has me captivated first. And the slope is the second best looking body shape. EDIT: Still no idea on the Epi, but am thinking that for serious, protracted outside use, solid wood would not be my preference, even if inexpensive. My beater is ply, and when it dies (won't be buried with me), as in when its frets wear out in the next couple of years, I'll be looking for something else in ply, but preferably with a bit more zip. Like a wood bodied resonator, for example. I could also be talked into eschewing wood altogether for camp fires and busking, if the right metal-bodied reso came along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Jones Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 I apologize for all the questions, but this group is a wealth of info. I've run across a used 2005 Historic J-45 in pretty good shape at a decent price (1750). How does the historic model compare to today's standard and TV model? tx SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Greetings everyone, First post here on the board and I'd like to ask some advice. Last fall I picked up a Songwriter Deluxe Standard model and love it. I'll try to post a few pics in the near future--she's a beaut. In the past, I was a Taylor guy and the acoustic guy at the local music store I know is into Gibson and introduced me to them. After test driving a few, I was hooked. I'm now in the market for a second Gibson and wanted to check with the experts here. What other model would be a good compliment to the Songwriter deluxe standard that I already have. I mainly play folk-type stuff (i.e. Ray Lamontage, Buffett, Dead, Avetts, Dylan, etc,). I strum, flatpick and am learning to fingerpick--so one that handles everything, but has a different sound that the songwriter. I'm leaning towards a J-185 or perhaps a used SJ-200. Are there others I should consider? thanks in advance. Old Taylor guy becomes Young Gibson guy! Buy a vintage Gibson J45, or wait until the new guy that takes over from Ren Ferguson gets the pickguard in the correct position! BluesKing777. P.S. Golden Labrador owner here! I thought the woman where I got him told me that he was a great Guard Dog, but I misheard and she really said he was a great Gardening Dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I was in exactly the same boat. I moved from Larrivee to Gibson. I sold my beautiful Larrivee L05 once I started playing my Gibson Songwriter Deluxe. The Larrivee never got played after the SWD came into the studio. Then I got GAS for another Gibson acoustic. I played J45's, J185's and J200's. The J200 has always been a holy grail guitar for me so I sold my prized Rickenbacker 360/12 AND my Epiphone Casino to I could get close to owning a J200. I was worried that once I had made the purchase, that either the SWD or the J200 would end up on the wall more than in my arms, but that has not happened. The two are a perfectly matched pair in that they compliment each other perfectly. What one has the other doesn't and vice versa. Add in my Taylor GA3-12 and I have all I need (in addition I have a little nylon classical for that kind of work). Here are my main three acoustics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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