Snapper Jones Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 If you could choose any two short-scale Gibson acoustics out of the current lineup of products offered what two would you choose? The parameters include pairing two that would be versatile in playing different styles (stumming, fingerstyle, flatpicking, etc.) and together would encompass the wide-range of different Gibson sound. In other words, if you were just starting to collect short-scale Gibson acoustics--what two would you start with?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch47 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 If you could choose any two short-scale Gibson acoustics out of the current lineup of products offered what two would you choose? The parameters include pairing two that would be versatile in playing different styles (stumming, fingerstyle, flatpicking, etc.) and together would encompass the wide-range of different Gibson sound. In other words, if you were just starting to collect short-scale Gibson acoustics--what two would you start with?? J-45 and Hummingbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Half a year ago I came to the conclusion that my 45 is better for me than the Bird. It was something I automatically or intuitively knew. Reality is that I play the Bird a great deal more than the slope. In fact I'm no longer sure which guitar is closest to my, , , dare I say soul. Wouldn't wanna miss none of them, that's for sure. Scratch47 + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdd707 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 J45 and L-00 (Blues King) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch47 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Half a year ago I came to the conclusion that my 45 is better for me than the Bird. It was something I automatically or intuitively knew. Reality is that I play the Bird a great deal more than the slope. In fact I'm no longer sure which guitar is closest to my, , , dare I say soul. Wouldn't wanna miss none of them, that's for sure. Scratch47 + 1 Now if I could find and afford a Hummingbird in retired life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Thats pretty straight forward for me 1) Hummingbird 2) J-45/ SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus W. Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 J-45 and Hummingbird Yes +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geelinus Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 How about a J-45 and another J-45 in Rosewood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogsPart2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I had an accident in late December and really screwed up my left arm and wrist. Undergoing physical therapy which seems to help. Finally getting back to playing, but finding short scale may be the only way for me comfortably enjoy playing again. I already have a Country Western which feels great, but just the other day I traded an electric towards a new Hbird (Adi and Koa) and really like the guitar. Problem is my playing sucked before my accident and I still suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Does it have to be 2 new guitars? I would vote a early 30s L-2 in Argentine Grey and a mid-30s Jumbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 While I ain't saying these are what I would end up buying them (even assuming I had the cash) the two I would be most interested in taking for a spin would be a Jackson Browne SJ (this thing intrigues the heck out of me) and - while I don't care for the artist it is named for and gather it is a 25" scale - that Keb Mo guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 J45 Rosewood J185 all maple vine. My wish list, half way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I already have a Country Western which feels great, but just the other day I traded an electric towards a new Hbird (Adi and Koa) and really like the guitar. Sad to hear about your bad luck regarding the arm – Is it possible for you to post pics of the Koa Bird ? Bet I'm not the only one curious - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogsPart2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Koa Bird and Country Western Back of Koa bird and My D55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Koa Bird and Country Western Back of Koa bird and My D55 Tremendous guitars all 3 – Wonder how the Koa differs from hog Birds sound wise. That back takes the prize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogsPart2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Koa does not project as well as Hog or Rosewood and traditionally favors the mids. These Koa birds (11 in this run total), while not very loud, have a nice upper end as well. Out of the 5 I played, this one was the most articulate with one other coming very close. They were all very nice, however the one I purchased sounded the best to my old ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Koa does not project as well as Hog or Rosewood and traditionally favors the mids. These Koa birds (11 in this run total), while not very loud, have a nice upper end as well. Out of the 5 I played, this one was the most articulate with one other coming very close. They were all very nice, however the one I purchased sounded the best to my old ears. I've seen one here and there (maybe just 1 when I think about it), but 11 isn't much. Thanks for responding - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Does it have to be 2 new guitars? I would vote a early 30s L-2 in Argentine Grey and a mid-30s Jumbo. These are fine choices. We have both of these -- both in "player" condition. Many people who have played our guitars proclaim the L-2 as the best of its type ever -- it is indeed wonderful, but since we mostly do bluegrass, it is a bit out of our mainline. Our player '35 Jumbo has also been proclaimed "extraordinary" by the likes of Kenny Smith and Tim Stafford -- in this case I agree. It is the best bluegrass guitar I have ever touched. So I would include the Jumbo, but the second one would be our 1935 Roy Smeck Radio Grande -- now renecked and converted. Let's pick, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogsPart2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 tbpiii, those are some fine ole war horses. Play em in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 J-45 Legend and Elvis Costello L-Century. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 That Koa bird is a stunningly beautiful guitar. Congrats & great job by Gibson. Love to see them using exotics like Koa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretplay Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Short scale! For finger picking only Gibson Cascade, maple back. For all round versatility Gibson CJ165 Rosewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yggdrasil Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I like my Fuller's J-35, with its wider nut for fingerpicking, and my 2006 Nick Lucas Reissue (12 fret mahogany). The latter is not generally available, tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 J-45 Legend and Jackson Browne Signature. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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