MR GIBS Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hi folks, Just want to ask you: I know some of you have many instruments but... Are you in love? Do you have you favorite one? Just imagine you are Sultans and you have harems... Who is your real lover??? Which guitar you would choose to play in your last hour??? ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrplefty Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Acoustic it would be my J-200. Electric I'm really bonding with my Epi P-93 Rivera, but I always end up running back to Chelsey, my 2010 Les Paul Std with Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers installed. Do I have to pick just 1? That's why I have a harem, so I don't have to choose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I don't have it yet. But I'm enjoying my 50 J45 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongoscot Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 My Les Paul is awesomeness in every way and it is my go to first choice, but my Martin has sentimental/family value. If I had to run into a burning house and could only save one the Martin would have to come out, but I would cry for the Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Hands down my J-200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Acoustically.....My '57 CF100-E still ('speaks-to-ME) the most! Definitely my final hour guitar. Mr. Gibbs! That is my story and i AM STICKING TO IT!......My '48 SJ ...after that....and then theres'.......the J-----and the.....L.....Oh Yeah.....The CF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 My new D-18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I have not played another one of my guitars since receiving this Martin CS21-11 a few weeks ago. Amazing guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I am in love with my Gibson J45 True Vintage. I really really like my Martin M-21, and D15M, but the Gibson - I felt I got real lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burro237 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Well, if my guitars were girls, then I guess my Martin D-28 would be my old lady, and my J-45TV would be the hot little thing on the side that I just can't keep my hands off of. If I had to give up one it would be the J-45, but I sure would miss her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseybeat1963 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Two..Gibson Les Paul jr 1957(My Wife) & Carlo Greco (My Sister) w/ orig Gibson PAF's. Only Acoustic..Lowden F...Gibson L5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 My J-55. My first Gibson after many years as a Martin owner. This one is so nice it made me go looking for a new Gibson. Definitely the 55 comes out of the house fire first! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I'm still looking. Acoustic-wise I do not have one that I'm crazy about. I'm willing to trade off any of them if I see one I think will fill the void. I'm still on that journey. Electric-wise my Fender Tele Select. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 While the harem watches and waits for movement, I have to say: "I Love Them All Equally,!" BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 The Aaron Lewis SJ ... until I came across a certain 46' SJ yesterday which I would love to have in my stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 While the harem watches and waits for movement, I have to say: "I Love Them All Equally,!" BluesKing777. Iwould have to say the same.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to guitars both old and new. In addition, because of the Banner book and my x-ray project, literally dozens of historically significant guitars, from one of Orville's pre-Gibson guitars to the likely first guitar branded a Martin, have come through my hands. I think that this experience has really led me to appreciate the differences among guitars. I steadily rotate guitars and play them all. I do develop favorites, but those favorites are always changing. I also loan out guitars to friends, studio musicians, and luthiers for months at a time. When a guitar returns after 6 months, it's like a whole new discovery! Two guitars always remain in my rotation and I always take them to gigs; My 1930-ish National Tricone: And my 1917 Dyer harp guitar: Beyond these two, I keep other guitars in particular tunings (D, G, G6, DADGAD) and generally just rotate through them. In another thread, I posted yesterday that my current favorite is a 1943 SJ. But, thinking about playing historically significant guitars led me this morning to get out my 1928 L-1. It's an incredible sounding guitar. Plus, it's a year older than Robert Johnson's and the right hand picking wear is that of a someone either with substantial nails or fingerpicks. In short, this thing has played the blues for 85 years. Whenever I play it I always think about who played and and where: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I confess to being afraid of a singular commitment: I love them all (but not always equally). I do have a serious crush on my L-OO Legend right now, but am also feeling a flush of passion for my Fuller's '43 SJ (Houston). But I still pull out my old J-45 (Jackson) when I feel like cuddling. Ater more than 45 years, we're sort of joined at the hip. Never mind that she had at least one serious relationship with someone who loved her and left her before we hooked up in 1966. He did not treat her well, even though she made his living for him. I've tried to help her recover from that trauma over the decades, and I think she feels loved now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemaster03 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 For fingerstyle, it would have to be my 2001 Taylor 714ce. For strumming or fingerstyle in a pinch, my 2012 J45. For electric it would have to be my 87 Squier Tele...that guitar has definitely been through some battles with me even a divorce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I think it would have to be my 92 country gentleman....it was my first new Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mking Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I have a 1999 Martin HD-28V, a 1960 LG-2, and a 1948 LG-2 and a 2011 Taylor Grand Concert Sinker wood BTO guitar, and a 2007 J-45 True Vintage. The one I'm in love with, the only one I take on the road is the J-45 TV. Even though that year had the Sitka top, it is an amazing sounding guitar. But you all knew that didn't you???? Happy Holidays to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanp33 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 My 2012 hummingbird TV is still my favorite guitar I've ever played. Owning it has increased my quality of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Excuse me GIBS, but it's against my philosophy to pick one above others and place numbers on the rungs of a ladder. Especially when it comes to themes I really dig, such as bands, Dylan-tunes, Fab-members, friends and, , , , , forumites (though somewhere on a deeper lever PM would be my favorite – at least over X-mas). I understand what you say and the answers of the thread reveal many a little pearl, but I'm sure you understand back over. The kick comes from being able to choose thus enjoy and know the 45 better while playing the Bird, if you see. The love goes out to them all, which generates and shows me different facets of love. This is becomin' dangerous, 'cause as time rolls by, I actually begin to believe you can love women in the same way – without being a jerk. Hallelujah, there I went – wait a minute, , , think I can place my affection for acoustic guitars over quite a few other things in life, , , and there's the touch of contradiction that makes the monk walk on. . . . If you want a material #1, the herd tops the chart - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR GIBS Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 I have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to guitars both old and new. In addition, because of the Banner book and my x-ray project, literally dozens of historically significant guitars, from one of Orville's pre-Gibson guitars to the likely first guitar branded a Martin, have come through my hands. I think that this experience has really led me to appreciate the differences among guitars. I steadily rotate guitars and play them all. I do develop favorites, but those favorites are always changing. I also loan out guitars to friends, studio musicians, and luthiers for months at a time. When a guitar returns after 6 months, it's like a whole new discovery! Two guitars always remain in my rotation and I always take them to gigs; My 1930-ish National Tricone: And my 1917 Dyer harp guitar: Beyond these two, I keep other guitars in particular tunings (D, G, G6, DADGAD) and generally just rotate through them. In another thread, I posted yesterday that my current favorite is a 1943 SJ. But, thinking about playing historically significant guitars led me this morning to get out my 1928 L-1. It's an incredible sounding guitar. Plus, it's a year older than Robert Johnson's and the right hand picking wear is that of a someone either with substantial nails or fingerpicks. In short, this thing has played the blues for 85 years. Whenever I play it I always think about who played and and where: You have stunning instruments, but your 1928 L-1 is The Guitar. Lord, What A Guitar!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 On the End of Days I sure ain't grabbing a guitar. I be grabbing my woman. If I go out, I am going out with a big old smile on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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