tpbiii Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Last spring, I was working on a project where friends came over and played some of our guitars in our video studio -- not a performance, just informally trying them out an talking about them. Later, my plan was to come back and "mine" the video for snippets that illustrate how the guitars sound. I've been too busy to fool with it, but I did a couple tonight that I though might be of interest here. Here is the 1936 Jumbo35 (Trojan). Here is the 1936 Advanced Jumbo. Also here are a couple from the 1935 Jumbo #1 #2. More when I get time. Let's pick, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Tom, those are four stunning guitars, and I'd be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. Each is an individual, but there is a strong family resemblance throughout. And that Trojan.........oh lordy! Really nice pickin' as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Tom, those are very nice.....thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livemusic Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 They all sound fab. I don't know how you find all these great guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 They all sound fab. I don't know how you find all these great guitars! Hi Bill, We have just been doing this for a long time. I am much more motivated by sound than by typical collector concerns. That is why we we are trying so hard to find a way to get faithful sound recordings. Those are three very different guitars from a collector perspective. The Trojan is 960-12 -- exc all original and the only Trojan documented by fon in the shipping ledgers -- a collectors icon for sure. The Jumbo is the opposite -- lots and lots of work. Best, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Tom, As always, incredibly cool guitars and a fabulous contribution to our Gibson education. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in SLC Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Tom, Great examples of the Trojan and AJ! The Trojan is certainly my personal favorite.. :wub: Excellent picker and tune, as well! Anything you could tell us about him and the music? Best, Dave in SLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Tom, Great examples of the Trojan and AJ! The Trojan is certainly my personal favorite.. :wub: Excellent picker and tune, as well! Anything you could tell us about him and the music? Best, Dave in SLC Hi Dave, That is our friend David Dugas -- he is a fine, multi-style guitar player. I hope he is coming back soon to play some other guitars for these tests -- but alas, the next round will probably be M****s[scared]. The other Gibsons he played that day were a '36 RSSD (which he loved, big neck and all) and a '35 RSRG. The piece he seemed to use a lot was "Cascade" by David Grier. Best, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjb5228 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Great videos! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in SLC Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Hi Dave, That is our friend David Dugas -- he is a fine, multi-style guitar player. I hope he is coming back soon to play some other guitars for these tests -- but alas, the nyext round will probably be M****s[scared]. The other Gibsons he played that day were a '36 RSSD (which he loved, big neck and all) and a '35 RSRG. The piece he seemed to use a lot was "Cascade" by David Grier. Best, -Tom Oops.. Hit the wrong button at first <smile> Tom, may I ask what strings are on the Trojan? And do you have preferences for PB or 80/20s based on size of guitar or back&side woods? I greatly appreciate the recordings you have made available! Best, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Nilppeznaf Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Great video's Tom its a fine way to hear the subtle differences in these lovely guitars..one reason for me is because the guy's playing is so 'stable' in all the clips..his technique / attack ect' is very exact I think the AJ and the Jumbo..sound a little 'warmer' ? than the Trojan....? they all sound mighty fine... I like the AJ most..it seems to have a richer voicing but what do i know :) thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 whats in the drawers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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