telemaster03 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I've been gassing big time for an SJ, but I had my heart set on a rosewood b/s model. Last week I stopped at E.M. Shorts Guitars in Wichita, and they had a Woody Guthrie model in stock. I played it for about 20 minutes and loved it. I played on several others as well, other Gibsons as well as a Larivee and a couple Guilds. Hands down, the Woody was the one my hands and ears liked the best. I didn't have my J45 Standard there to compare it with, but the store had one in stock. Definitely a difference in both tone and feel. Couldn't get the dang thing out of my head. So...long story short it's waiting for me to pick it up Saturday morning. I still would like to have a spruce/rosewood Gibby, but now I'll maybe look at the J45 Custom as well as an SJ. I' m anxious to see what comes out of Gibson from summer NAAM, so who knows? In a little less than a year I've gone from zero Gibsons to three - a Les Paul Studio, the J45 and the new SJ. A word about E.M. Shorts - I've been there a million times for this or that but this is the first time I've bought a guitar there. Great folks, great service and a great deal on this guitar. Good to know there is a shop that deals in Gibsons close by (well, 3 1/2 hours away, that's close in Western Kansas) that will work with you and has knowledge about the guitars they stock. Highly recommended. Come on Saturday...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 There are a few fans of this model on the forum, seems like we have another one. Congratulations, dont forget photos, sound samples and enjoy playing your woody hard ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I used to have one of these, very cool guitar. Congrats and hope you get a lifetime of enjoyment from it. All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Who says ya can't teach an ol dog a new trick ? three Gibbys, see. Congratulations ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Congrats! Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Guy Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hooray, another SJ owner! Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 A word about E.M. Shorts - Have always heard good things about E.M. Shorts. Congrats on the WG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Congrats......I hope their price wasn't so low that they took it in the shorts!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Congrats! Love those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I think a lot of guys on this forum wish they could get a Woody..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Good choice on choosing the Guthrie. I sold mine a year ago and miss it. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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