[Gibson Acoustic Review] SJ200 VS Hummingbird VS J45 VS J15

[@cian_jacob]

Strumming: J-15: 0:00 J-45: 0:09 Hummingbird: 0:21 SJ-200: 0:29 Fingerpicking, J-15 vs J-45: J-15: 0:43 J-45: 0:49 J-15: 0:55 J-45: 0:58 Fingerpicking, Hummingbird vs SJ-200: Hummingbird: 1:06 SJ-200: 1:12 Hummingbird: 1:18 SJ-200: 1:21

[@MurderWalrus]

Very high quality comparison. Thank you very much. For me, the Hummingbird won the day.

[@stephensmith799]

Agreed on both points. Brilliant recording, a direct comparison and a winner by a small margin. Fabulous guitars a tasteful playing 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@bsharporbflat8378]

No wonder there is a hummingbird laying around just about all recording studios

[@TheSoulsandRevive]

Great comparison. The tone response from the SJ200 and Hummingbird is amazing!

[@Badgerwurst]

Great comparison, thank you. J200 has the best strumming sound for me, and what a beautiful guitar it is.

[@daniellekoran7906]

same! surprised me actually.

[@pgcracka]

Back in 2018 I went shopping for a Martin. Found a J-15 that I really liked. Went home to research Gibson and convinced myself I should want a J-45. Went back and tried a couple of 45s and a J-35. Still preferred the J-15 over everything. Bought it and haven't had a single moment of regret. J-15s are amazing guitars. Someday I dream of adding a hummingbird or SJ200 to the collection, but I'm happy as a lark with my J-15. Nothing sounds quite like it, imo.

[@gustavocortez8992]

Wow the J15 stood out for me really bassy yet some how still super light

[@watisvaccen]

when you started playing cannonball I got goosebumps. And hearing this on the hummingbird made me cry. Kudos. Also you've made my decision final. I'm gonna go get that hummingbird.

[@Mordecai06]

Best video of Gibson Acoustic guitars, period, thanks.

[@ErraticFaith]

Hummingbird is a monster going into 2020. Ones at NAMM in January were unreal.

[@billjones261]

The SD-200 standard has a nice clean tonal residence from high notes to low

[@minja38]

우와 힘들게 하나씩 검색해서 찾고 있었는데 대박적인 퀄리티와 편집으로 한 비디오에 다 담아주시다니

[@paoli91]

I owned a J-15 and a J 45 standard 2016.Currently I own a SJ200 2007,overall definitely my favourite one between the 3.

[@infinitigjj6779]

I got a gibson j45… now i cant wait for my Gibson Hummingbird

[@gouldbergvariations]

The hummingbird in your video sounds extraordinary...

[@WS-bk7uu]

The J-15 walnut was very bright, I love the dark warmth of a J-45 mahogany. The Hummingbird and J-200 sound most balanced and great for strumming

[@jimmymack6820]

First Gibson I bought was the J45. Traded it back in. Didnt like neck. I've got the mystic rosewood J200. Hummingbird, only 50 issued run. Thought I'd never get another Gibson (had 8) but then I tried the J15, always liked walnut. Best neck I've had on a Gibson. It's all in the neck for me, but I'm old.

[@robertsimmons7814]

I have a Gibson Gospel I inherited from my father in law. I just love it. Gibson guitars are almost the middle ground between the blue grass/country feel of a martin and the bright James Taylor singer song writer sound of a Taylor. Mine was made in the early 70s during the Jesus Movement which inspired the modern Gospel music we hear on radio stations today. The Gibson Gospel is cheaper than a Humming Bird or a J45 and less decorative but the sound is great as you sing along.

[@tj1486]

Thank you! This is exactly the type of demonstration I was looking for.

[@sawdust6968]

hell the j-15 is most affordable and to sounded as good or better than them all.

[@skenandj]

J15 is definitely not just a J45 jr, that’s for sure. The natural finish one has a beautiful natural maple neck with walnut back and sides. Very beautiful guitar, not a compromise budget model by any means.

[@jonnydevore3089]

Agreed! I have a 2001 j45 and a 2017 j15 and I have to say they both have different characteristics. That said, the j15 is beat to my ear by a mile. After 3 years of play now the natural top has yellowed, mellowed and opened up. The j45 and j15 have IDENTICAL dimensions, bracing etc, essentially the same guitar with different back, side and neck wood and the j15 has the vintage bridge. If you put retro strings in the j15 it’ll make it more clear and louder, very loud. With just some simple phosphor bronze, after a week, the woody and warm sound is incredibly vintage and beautiful sounding. I advise for anyone looking to pull the trigger on a j15!

[@Steven-Duffy]

That walnut is the bizniz 👌

[@andrewferraiuolo9869]

SJ200 or Hummingbird. Love those big Gibsons.

[@justinr5902]

Hummingbird for solo strumming, and the 45 for everything else for me.

[@ML-dh6ly]

SJ200 by a country mile..sweeter..more range..greater depth 👌🏻

[@Terribleguitarist89]

The J15 and Hummingbird were the two I enjoyed the most... Hummingbird edging above the J15 a hair.

[@soofitnsexy]

@@anom3778 i like pizza and black girls

[@mmatthewias280]

They’re all great sounding guitars. To argue one is better is just for the sake of arguing….

[@chloeacoustic9273]

Surprisingly for me the hummingbird sounded the warmest and chunkiest. So torn as they all sound amazing.

[@maraviyoso8473]

It's supposed to sound warmer than the rest. The J200 may be bigger, but it has maple B&S, which is very bright.

[@SpezlvomAnneNr1]

Can't believe it. To my ears #1 is the Hummingbird #2 is the J15 and I got a J45 :( I think I´ll go check that J15 out now.

[@jimmy5634]

The J15 is the best kept secret and one of the best acoustic guitars Gibson ever produced. Unfortunately, it’s been discontinued but I for mine. 👍

[@chilipeet4610]

Exactly how i feel about mine (:

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand ❣️💚💞❤️🥌🏋🏼‍♂️🏋🏾‍♂️🤼

[@samk4801]

Great review. One comment: Despite the huge, iconic sound from the SJ200, I find it hard to believe that that massive bridge and pick guard doesn't mute some of the sound.

[@pikherz]

I would be very thankful if someone could tell me the names of the songs that have been played. I really liked the selection! The first one is 'Wake me up", but the other ones unfortunately don't come to my mind. Edit: Particularly the one from 0:43

[@NoUseForAName0626]

It sounds like the song "Shallow" from the movie with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. "A Star Is Born" I think it's called.

[@pikherz]

@@NoUseForAName0626 Thank you very much!! Do you know the one from 3:21 too by any chance?

[@ReaginRM]

The third one is Damien Rice Cannonball, no clue the last one

[@pikherz]

@@ReaginRM Thank you! I really like that one :)

[@JohnWick-lu9mk]

So awesome and beautiful tone 💟....Gibson acoustic guitars is one of my ideal guitars.. love it so much

[@titusalabat5173]

1:32 that song is so familiar but I can't think of the name but I know I've listened to it way back. Can anyone help clarify the song?

[@titusalabat5173]

Damien Rice- Canonball. I had this earworm for a while but I got it! lol

[@firgiawan1030]

@@titusalabat5173 thanks bro i was searching for that song too

[@markusschaden5045]

very good comparison, thank you!

[@Ryukin-lo7zn]

Hi, what strings brand (string set ) do you use on these gibson guitars?

[@rocksully]

Absolutely fantastic comparison. Definitely Subscribe!!

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

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[@rollynsteve6242]

한국에서...?? 나는 한국에 사라하고있어요. 인도네시아에서 왔습니다. Best Acoustic Guitar 👍👍👍

[@alexj3646]

Very Nice ! Would it be possible to have the list of the song played ? thanks in advance Cheers

[@andyy41]

what was the name of the pieces that you played?

[@whatsupchicken]

Very pro video, Hummingbird for me!

[@doraalbagarciatoro4687]

hola, admiro mucho tu forma de tocar la guitarra, las emociones que transmites. he querido aprender en mi guitarra la cancion 노경환 X 드림세션)박효신 , pero no encuentro la configuracion de guitarra correcta, de mis pedales y mi amplificador, podrías ayudarme? Te admiro, y saludos

[@Moonshot568]

I have the sj200 and the hummingbird true vintage ... love them both BUT Martin D-41 is the real king of tone .

[@yudhistiramelody3449]

Not apples to apples because they all have different wood. Maybe you liked rosewood better though if you love D-41

[@Marissa-w4f]

They all sound the same, only as you go up, the bass response seems to go up with it. But other than the low-end increasing, they all have the same sound.

[@Matteo-jq9uv]

No

[@martincardben6525]

Hummingbird best for singing AND play

[@coreyoffman8739]

It sounded like you were playing shallow

[@soofitnsexy]

dude he was deep

[@charlesvictoria6800]

J45 is my weapon of choice. So crisp

[@uzzielimuan6135]

Great they all sounded like guitars

[@noahitman985]

This video was very helpful

[@paolospadaro]

J45 for me is a full guitar!!!!!

[@jonnydevore3089]

Even though the j15 is essentially a j45 but with upgrades? The maple neck with walnut stringer, beautiful walnut tone woods? A Taylor costs about $800-$1000 more to have walnut haha I own both, j45 and j15 and the 15 is astonishing. Especially back when they were $1500, what a steal! Gibson has caught on that the j15 is an upgrade combo in every other manufacturer line. But I will agree that sometimes, that sweet mahogany tone of the 45 is a mood.

[@richardlucascronley5128]

I agree 45 all the way. Not a fan of walnut. Too harsh, brittle, and cold.

[@maraviyoso8473]

@@richardlucascronley5128 ????? you've never played walnut based on what you're saying

[@agusg.t.8950]

I own a J45 and a J200, so I am done on gibson acoustics😋

[@shred5]

Man I thought we were going to have a clear winner with the Hummingbird until I heard the J200.

[@savva1962]

Ха, оказывается они звучат по разному :-)!

[@puttsky7]

They all sound great

[@ahmusai3473]

와 이거 진짜 궁금했었는데 감사함다 ㅎㅎ

[@paulsarason511]

Hummingbird, what a beauty ❤

[@chrisfox6065]

Great video! Curious why you use the capo so much in a gear review though.

[@jizzyjillespie7886]

nice playing!

[@soupism]

허밍버드가 힘이 엄청 좋네요~

[@クラプトン-x5i]

Please music name!!!!

[@クラプトン-x5i]

曲の名前が分かる方教えてください！

[@mikemarques898]

Gibson j15 > Gibson J45> Gibson sj200 > Gibson Hummingbird

[@AjiTyasito]

humingbird ❤

[@TheAerovons]

Thanks. Please tune up next time!

[@Guk1998]

허밍버드 벨런스 미쳣다..

[@jectorlam1480]

Hummingbird sounds like from CD album.

[@sniffableandirresistble]

200 all day ❤

[@hector_mestas]

J200❤️❤️❤️

[@stephensmith799]

🙏🙏🙏👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Ledzepfan88]

0:09 0:22

[@thomaslau9631]

Great.

[@manongdimboi]

nice

[@umeshkaveti893]

🎉

[@dguevara80]

Hummingbird!!!

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand ❣️💚💞❤️🥌🏋🏼‍♂️🏋🏾‍♂️🤼

[@rtmca1]

Banging out a couple of chords does not in any sense display the unique qualities of each guitar…not at all, sorry.

[@smusicchannel3662]

♡

[@filiperieck6301]

humm in :D

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand ❣️💚💞❤️🥌🏋🏼‍♂️🏋🏾‍♂️🤼

[@efilacchione]

But which guitar did you like?

[@vincentlussier8264]

First of all, most of the guitars he's sampling aren't even in tune! Also being young, how much guitar playing skill does he have because he plays very little on each guitar.

[@GreatbarrierislandtourismCoNz]

Look forward to you showing us all how it should be done mate...

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand ❣️💚💞❤️🥌🏋🏼‍♂️🏋🏾‍♂️🤼

[@maraviyoso8473]

What the hell are you talking about?

[@mikewong9513]

All three have unique Gibson sonud…only difference is the wood choice…