solving Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Which Gibson would you say gives you the least value for it's price? sound & quality...... And which ones would you say is the opposite? Preferences§1234567890-=BackspaceTabqwertyuiop[]Returncapslockasdfghjkl;'\shift`zxcvbnm,./shiftEnglishDeutschEspañolFrançaisItalianoPortuguêsРусскийalt altPreferences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanBrackett Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Ive played some, I'm going to Have to say the melody makers... they just... They dont feel like a Gibson... best ive seen are the faded's and studios the studios for quality v price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponty Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 The blues King - No hard shell case, Bubinga B&S. Nothing wrong with all, that except it comes in at $2349. Most comparable Gibson guitars at that price mark have a HSC and mahogany B&S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponty Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Ive played some, I'm going to Have to say the melody makers... they just... They dont feel like a Gibson... best ive seen are the faded's and studios the studios for quality v price. But they are cheap. Musicians friend had them very recently at $250. Granted they are more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montydog01 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Best value is the SJ 200 Studio; you're paying for the good bits without the bling and they sound fabulous. Worst value are the signature models and fancy models such as the Vine and custom shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 The only sj200 I've played that I was disgusted with was a studio version but it was also the only studio I've played. Ponty bubinga is an amazing tonewood? Some might say superior to hog. I know from the J100s I've played my friends G/f bubinga back is by far the best my hog J100 is second though. It may not go with an 00 shape but works great for jumbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I agree with the signature model statement for least value. I just bought a HB Pro (I know it's not a hummingbird) and I'm really impressed with it. Look up the specs at Gibson.com. Looks plain except for the inlaids, sounds/plays great, OHSC. $1779 at GC (It's their exclusive) and used ones for 1200-1400. Not a bad drop for a new guitar in that range. You're basically paying for the warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 The ones that sound like they are stuffed with socks give the least value for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 My little BumbaLeena the Gibson Blues King is a bit upset at people canning her! I tried a couple at different shops but they sounded cardboardy and I gave up on them, thought I did like the look. I was at a Martin dealer's shop and asked a sales-un which would be best for my blues pickin' and he gave me a brand new shiny dead straight D-18 which was at the time the exact opposite of what I was looking for soundwise. I went to another shop that sells all kinds of guitars, well, anything they can flog really, and the sales-un was the most annoying blow-fly I have ever come across, but I was pickin' a shiny Gibson Blues King which was talking to ME more than he was flapping his gums and he went and left me with it alas, just as an electrical Gibson was plugged in to try and I could hear the Blues King no more...... I went home, but had a bit of the shaky shakes and went back the next day with a wad of cash and bought the thing! A different sales-un was there who was busy eating his breakfast - well I was a bit early....so he mumbled to his young sidekick to get the gig bag from the storeroom and next thing I am walking back to my car down the most metro and crowded street in town with my Gibson in a funny bag that announces to all that I am the Blues King! It is a beautifully put together geetar (apart from the P/G): BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMELEYE Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlr Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 My little BumbaLeena the Gibson Blues King is a bit upset at people canning her! I tried a couple at different shops but they sounded cardboardy and I gave up on them, thought I did like the look. I was at a Martin dealer's shop and asked a sales-un which would be best for my blues pickin' and he gave me a brand new shiny dead straight D-18 which was at the time the exact opposite of what I was looking for soundwise. I went to another shop that sells all kinds of guitars, well, anything they can flog really, and the sales-un was the most annoying blow-fly I have ever come across, but I was pickin' a shiny Gibson Blues King which was talking to ME more than he was flapping his gums and he went and left me with it alas, just as an electrical Gibson was plugged in to try and I could hear the Blues King no more...... I went home, but had a bit of the shaky shakes and went back the next day with a wad of cash and bought the thing! A different sales-un was there who was busy eating his breakfast - well I was a bit early....so he mumbled to his young sidekick to get the gig bag from the storeroom and next thing I am walking back to my car down the most metro and crowded street in town with my Gibson in a funny bag that announces to all that I am the Blues King! It is a beautifully put together geetar (apart from the P/G): BluesKing777. haha...there's a song somewhere in that story BK...funny. Apparently, the HB Pro has company in the no respect category...I gotta HB Pro meself...and rather like it as well. Gotta say, it didn't do too well in the resale arena though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseybeat1963 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Most value for money..original single cutaway Les Paul juniors..budget guitar but one of the best electric guitars ever made. To me THE best ele guitar ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanBrackett Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 haha...there's a song somewhere in that story BK...funny. Apparently, the HB Pro has company in the no respect category...I gotta HB Pro meself...and rather like it as well. Gotta say, it didn't do too well in the resale arena though. went back down to that old music store... i smell eggs through their storm door.. slammed da old door in, threw my money on da table 'n said Give meh that old Gibs- walk'n down the street no money, but I got a blues king on my back yes 'cuz I'ma BLUES King mhmmm... Yes I'am a Blues king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlr Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 went back down to that old music store... i smell eggs through their storm door.. slammed da old door in, threw my money on da table 'n said Give meh that old Gibs- walk'n down the street no money, but I got a blues king on my back yes 'cuz I'ma BLUES King mhmmm... Yes I'am a Blues king and there ya go! all that needs now is a catchy melody and we'll soon be listening to either BK or EB on the iheart radio circuit! and can i get in on the royalty stream for at least suggesting it? 1/4.c will do fine, as this is gonna be big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanBrackett Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 how about me and my buddy jason, and BK then a blues bit about McD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brannon67 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I love the Blues King model, but like its been said before by many of us, A gig bag for a $2400 guitar. A gig bag? Please! A gig bag comes with a $500 guitar, not a $2400 guitar. And sometimes not for a $500 guitar. I would not trust a gigbag for a guitar as nice as the blues King. Sorry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I'd have to cast my vote for the Gibson Maestro...... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/msg/3659423988.html NO affiliation with the seller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markini Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Least value: Signature guitars. Best value: I have to chime in with a +1 for the HB Pro. An amazing value for the build and tone you get. Plus you get a hard case. Actually have very nice burst finish too. Excellent for flat picking too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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