I have a vintage J-35 that is one of the first 100 pre-production models ever made. It was made in 1932. My Grandfather bought it in 1933 and It is the 64th one made and one of only 4 still in existence according to the Gibson records. One of the things that made the early J-35's so special was the old growth timber that they were made from. It produced a unique sound and tonal quality that you just can't get with a reproduction model made today. It has much in common with the early J-45's which were made about a decade later. I highly recommend getting your hands on an early model J-35 and trying it out. I do not think you'll be disappointed.
@timelwell70025 ай бұрын
The best acoustic guitar I ever played was owned by my late friend and genius songwriter James Hughes. It was/is a slope-shouldered Dreadnought Gibson acoustic dating from 1942, made I understand in Kalamazoo. It was either a Southern Jumbo or a J-45 (there was some ambiguity because it had double parallelograms on the fretboard). I have played and owned many, many acoustic guitars over the years, including guitars by Martin, Seagull, Maton, Levin, Fylde, Blueridge, Guild, Harmony, Lowden and many other hand-made acoustics from the UK and the USA. But nothing compared to James's slope-shouldered 1942 Dreadnaught. Funnily enough, the closest to it was the Blueridge BG-140 - also a slope-shouldered Dreadnought - a modern replica of the Gibson. The other stand-out guitars for me were one particular small-body Guild and a very special Fylde. The tone of James's Gibson is rich, sweet, complex and unlike so many acoustics, not too bright tonally, especially not the 1st and 2nd (unwound) strings, meaning that when strumming it was just gorgeous.
@Javro5o4k2 жыл бұрын
This is kind of a sad story. When I was a little boy about four I played my dad's Gibson J 45 I believe it was a 45. I played it as a teenager and the young adult. The last time I have seen it was around 2000. I'm not sure what year it was but I was born in 65 so the guitar must have been from the early 60s or late 50s. I can't remember it exactly but it had a very narrow neck, almost 1 inch 9/16 th. I can still remember the smell. The guitar was promised to me and when he passed away in 2008 his wife would not give me the guitar, she told me that she was holding on to it to keep out of Harm's Way. This really screwed up my head, I probably aged 10 years and the anger that I had was incredible. I hired a lawyer to send a demand letter unfortunately the letter wasn't that demanding but she was willing to gift me his cameras because I'm a photographer as long as I paid for her legal fees and I told her no if the guitar was not included. I asked her if she would send me photographs of the guitar and if she can give me the serial number so I could purchase one like that but she never did. When I went down to Florida she did give me a banjo and told me I could sell it or throw it away she didn't care but it was a gold star banjo from the '80s. I do have a question, I have I believe it's from 1970, the guitar is a Gibson Bossa Nova and I was wondering if they were rare guitars. I read that only six or seven were found on shipping records. Just curious. Anyway I need to send that in and get it to playing condition.
@peterbonanno8462 жыл бұрын
All amazing guitars Ton, thanks. My favorite Gibson is the Hummingbird my wife gave me many years ago.
@mojo67782 жыл бұрын
I have a 2011 Gibson Advanced Jumbo, adi top, rosewood back & sides. Fantastic tone with lots of punch.
@adambretschneider18222 жыл бұрын
My favorite Gibson is my 1936 L-00. My great grandmother bought it for my grandfather as his High School graduation present. It was passed down to my Dad and now on to me. My Dad surprised me with the original pick as well!
@aamapes2 жыл бұрын
I recently played a new Sheryl Crow Country & Western that was just fantastic. I’m not usually a fan of large-bodied Gibsons, but that one was a gem. It did not stay in the shop for long.
@gfirob27 күн бұрын
Old thread, but a great topic and show. I think there are two sets of facts you should have mentioned, first that the KG-11 is a ladder braced guitar and that Kalamazoo was one of Gibson’s budget brands during the depression, and second that the Roy Smeck Stage Deluxe was designed as a Hawaiian guitar, to be played on the lap, and during the ‘70s’ a group of players (Jackson Browne, Ry Cooder, Jerry Jeff Walker) began to buy them up and either having them re-necked (they had huge 2” wide necks) or have the neck’s carved down, and then played them as regular guitars. The Jackson Browne signature model is based on this and their custom shop has made small runs of these (I have one from 2014 from a run of 40).
@sv29352 жыл бұрын
Nice list but no Advanced Jumbo? Dad had the original 1936 model ended up trading it for a birdland, an es355 and about $1000. That was in the '80's before we knew what it would be worth today, lol
@JohnnyRebKy2 жыл бұрын
Advanced Jumbo will always be my favorite. Lost mine in a house fire. Recently I checked into replacing it with a new one and they were 5,000 dollars 🤦♂️. So that’s one I’ve lost forever I guess. I loved it but not enough to drop 5k on. But let me tell ya…the AJ is one LOUD powerful guitar. Total different animal than other Gibsons. It’s more like a D28 on steroids without all the overtones
@andrewdprice Жыл бұрын
I have a Custom Shop AJ. Best guitar I have ever played. I’ll never sell it.
@Funkypum8 ай бұрын
I just bought a second hand AJ ,Adi top,great guitar for rock ,blues and funk .
@kimbellmessier54072 жыл бұрын
best guitar I have ever played was a j45 that I owned in the 60's. I have never heard or played anything that sounded as good and played as easy as that guitar; That goes for any brand. You know we all go into the music shop to try all the brands and over the years must have played thousands and I have been chasing guitars to find one to match that j45 and haven't found it yet.
@douglasfuqua708210 ай бұрын
'Owned a 1969 Gibson J-200 (maxed out), with "tooled cowhide-looking" hardshell case, "hair-on" "leather", padded inside decor... Dad bought it for me for my band(s) touring, performances & recording...AND, it was my highschool graduation gift from him, in ... 1969. (Not a wealthy family... He paid dearly for it & went into debt for it...). It was my fourth guitar I ever owned. Btw, I started learning to play guitar at age 6 (+ or -)... I told Dad I wanted to play trumpet...next day he comes home from his blue collar job with a $25 junior-sized blond six string for me... so much for my trumpet dreams... But that's ok. It's been "one heck-of-a" ride...with my guitars, .... and other instruments I've mastered(?) over the decades. .... Just sharing with you....
@bertramladner5268 Жыл бұрын
Just got into Gibson Acoustics thanks for your rundown, I currently have the historic Advanced Jumbo and Historic Humminbird with the historic J-45 Banner incoming tomorrow
@seanhopkins37582 жыл бұрын
I loved the sound of that True Vintage J-200. I thought it stood out. The TV J45 also sounded great!!!! The Keb Mo was solid too!!! I kept waiting for the Hummingbird and or the obvious choice, the J45 Standard. I just got a J45 within the last year. I stands up against my late '80's Martin D35 and J40. I used both of those guitars on a solo album that I just released (Chasing Ghosts in the Dark), but I wish I had the Gibson J45 during those recording sessions. The Martins sound great but I have also developed an ear for the "Gibson" sound. Both are distinctive and each has their own personality. I will have to get more info on the small bodied Gibson's that were prominent on your list. Thanks for the list and always the instruction!!!!!
@davidnicholashill834 Жыл бұрын
Ah, I hung in there thinking the Gibson LG1 would defiantly be there. I’m very surprised it’s not. A stunning Gibson in the 1940s-1950s range!
@jrgenbangjensen80542 жыл бұрын
Hi. Do you guys have any information on the 1998 Gibson "1947 Southern Jumbo."? Thank you
@Gratefulman1965 Жыл бұрын
That Smeck stage deluxe will haunt my sleeping hours. My god what a gorgeous tone emanating from that guitar!
@raymondstebbins59042 жыл бұрын
I think the keb mo spoke to me
@gfirob2 жыл бұрын
OK, looks like I’m a month or so late responding to this, but here goes: Good on you for such an eclectic mix. And double good on you for including the Smeck Stage Deluxe. Here is my story. I am a life long Martin fan. I bought my first Martin in the early 60’s at the age of 15, a D-18 from the 40’s with a big hole in the side. My second Martin I bought from John Fahey (it is on the cover of his 6th album). To show you the depth of my brand loyalty, I went on my honeymoon at the age of 21 to Nazareth Pennsylvania, to the Martin factory (staying in an astonished shitty local motel)…Over time, I zeroed in on rosewood Martin OM’s and went through four of them-OM 21, OM 28, Om 28V and finally OM 42, purchased at the factory with Dick Boak selecting the best two from the eight they had in stock, leaving the final choice to me (this was a special deal because I was working on a project with Martin). Anyway, I played that OM-42 faithfully as my dream guitar for 19 years. And then…. I walked into our local vintage guitar shop and there was a 2014 Roy Smeck Stage Deluxe, Adi top, hide glue dovetail joint, 1.8” nut, dark 30’s style sunburst. And so my life long romance with Martin ended that day and dust settled on the OM 42.. There is a long story about the Smecks, as you probably know. Ry Cooder, Jackson Brown and Jerry Jeff Walker all became fans of these old guitars in the 70’s, which were originally Hawaiian guitars with huge 2” nuts, and they talked them up. Walker’s song “This Old Beat Up Guitar” is about a Stage Deluxe he got in a pawn shop. But any original Smeck needed the neck either replaced or cut down to playable dimensions. Seems like Jackson bought every one he could find. Gibson, after coming up with a reissue in 1994 at 100 copies, then (to their sorrow, evidently) contacted Jackson Brown in the 2011 or so and asked him to spec out a signature guitar based on the Smecks. After five years of back and forth and relentless guitar geek micromanaging on Jackson’s part, came up with the signature model in Walnut, with an Adi top, which sold out. They followed up with limited editions in both mahogany and rosewood (Roy Smeck Radio Grande) including the 2014 version that I bought (40 made), whose design was based on an early 1935 original blue print from famous luthier Flip Scipio (used without his permission). Just so you know, the early Smecks are better, with scalloped braces and only two tone bars. Since they were using the same slope shouldered jumbo body that all the j35, J45, J50’s used, but with a 12 fret neck, the bridge, x-braces and sound hole are moved down closer to the center of the lower bout. And the Smecks are about 5” deep with no taper, so the internal air volume is huge. That is why they call those instruments the grand piano of guitars. You can buy an original for abut 8K to 15K depending on condition, but the limited editions like mine are very reasonable in the 2K to 4K range, built from those excellent Scipio 1935 blueprints. I think there are a couple on reverb. They did another limited batch two years later with torrified tops. Is this a long enough post? Anyway, thanks for including the Smecks and they should have been number 1… Keep up the good work.
@gilbertstevenson14942 жыл бұрын
My personal weakness among Gibson guitars is the 1994-1998 Gospel. It wasn’t expensive. It wasn’t flashy. It even had a laminate back and sides. But they were amazing. Also, I’ve never picked up a Hummingbird that I didn’t like. My wallet hated them!😂 Hence, I don’t have one.
@calmain132 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 93 Gospel which I love. The back is laminated but the sides are solid mahogany. Full of lower mids and a deep, throaty sound. Punches way above its weight.
@JimmyMook700Ай бұрын
That j-185 has that extra treble that I love. That’s my favorite.
@sbolfing2 жыл бұрын
I love vintage Gibsons - got a chance to play some when I was (sadly) too young to fully appreciate. My favorite - 1950's J185! But I'm really curious about vintage Gibson "others": Recording King (M5, Carson Robison), Kalamazoo (KHG-11, Senior), etc. I've seen a few of these come along at very reasonable prices. Possible part 2 for this episode??? (I made the comments about Recording King and Kalamazoo before I heard your #1 pick!)
@bikebum20062 жыл бұрын
What is the song at 9:05?
@Glicksman1Күн бұрын
The best Gibson acoustic that I ever heard and played was a1966 Hummingbird. However, my favourite acoustic is a Martin D-45. I have one from 1996 and it's magic, but I'd take that old Hummingbird any time..
@lenwest77342 жыл бұрын
Hmm... No Arch-tops/carved-tops...??? What's with that? Gibson literally invented the f-style models for the rest of the world to emulate!
@nspfc2 жыл бұрын
I wondered why none were included. The 1930s models are super expensive if in fully playable condition but, oh, they sound so, so good
@buskman32865 ай бұрын
When I hear "Gibson Acoustic Guitar" the first thing I actually think of is, "Broken Headstocks." ;) MANY years ago, I was interested in buying a Gibson guitar and asked a guitar tech about them, he said, "There are two types of Gibson acoustic guitars, those that have had a broken headstock and those that are GOING to have a broken headstock!" I bought my Hummingbird anyway!! It is my gig guitar and has had a broken headstock twice (so far). It takes almost nothing as far as an impact to break the headstock due to the lack of any reinforcement at the neck/headstock joint. TBF, the Martin D35 has the same construction (unlike the 18/28/41/42/45) and the same propensity to break if it falls off its stand or whatever. If you gig a lot, there's a good chance that at some point a guitar is going to fall off a stand, drop off your shoulder because the strap popped loose, bang into something while you are performing, etc. My Hummingbird fell off/was knocked off its stand twice and broke the headstock (in different places) both times. Fortunately, a broken headstock is a pretty easy repair for a tech and the guitar was back "on the road" in each case a couple of days later. FWIW, I recently looked at some new Gibson J45's at Guitar Center. I thought they sounded inferior to other brands of guitars of the same style/class/price range hanging next to them - primarily Martins and Taylors. So I really suggest NOT buying a Gibson that you haven't played first. OR, if you order one, be sure it can be returned if you don't care for the sound. Of course, that's good advice for any guitar brand, though Taylor is probably the closest in consistency from instrument to instrument in the same model. Whether that's good or bad depends on whether you like the Taylor sound! ;)
@jimmycollette920911 ай бұрын
My favorite Gibson is the j-45 that I own. Nice action and the tone you think of when you think of acoustic guitar.
@JonnyBoss832 жыл бұрын
The best sounding guitar I've ever played was a Dove. An early 2000s one. The second best sounding guitar was a Koa J200.
@mattking36182 жыл бұрын
I love my j15❤️
@pamerr142 жыл бұрын
I spent a week at a recording studio\ little witch house in the mountains of Oregon and dropped a Gibson L-00 because the strap broke. Huge chunk of the top and back fell off. Luckily the studio owner (owner of the guitar) wasn't too bummed but oh boy I've never been so scared. He had it beautifully fixed within a few days. I love that guitar.
@winterbygrace9 ай бұрын
Thoughts on the re-issue of the Gibson Gospel
@supersalopian8530 Жыл бұрын
You made my day when you said Kalamazoo KG11. These things are awesome. I own a '34 and adore it. Those depression era neck profiles.....oh boy.
@Microphone5158 Жыл бұрын
So no vintage j50 which is affordable in comparison to j45’s?
@chrishedlund319610 ай бұрын
Really cool vid. Amazing sounds. I have two 70’s Gibsons. With old guitars if you don’t know what to look for, or you are buying online with limited details offered (GC which I do like) a neck reset may be required. Not an easy job and takes some equipment. Deteriorated binding. Wood splits. Buzzing . All kinds of stuff.
@eugenekong473 Жыл бұрын
1942 banner j45 re issue? just got one!
@jamesrenner50865 күн бұрын
Fell HARD for a 1964 Gibson Country Western...turns out with its super slim nut/neck profile I can't hit a wrong note...wish I figured that out 30 years ago!...😅 Bliss, man!
@hobonickel840 Жыл бұрын
Ok .. being serious now can you recommend a good modern year SJ that checks almost all the right spec boxes. I really want an SJ for the neck profile but have no clue which ones I should be trying out... I big fan of the blonde SJ's and found S200 blondes but they are little too flashy for my tastes. Do they make an SJ in Wine Red??
@CollinDonnell8 ай бұрын
I have one of the new L-00 Original models I got used for $1800, and of all my guitars, it is the one where if something happened to it, I would immediately replace it with an identical guitar. I also have a J-45 TV and was happy to see it show up on the list as well 😊
@orvillegibson1882 жыл бұрын
I have a Gibson Hummingbird 12 string 2017. Gibson only made 200 'bird 12s and the 'bird Cherry Burst has always been too gaudy for my taste, and I was lucky enough to score one in Historic Burst, a more aesthetically acceptable finish for me. All hardware is gold. It sounds enormous, full bodied, very woody and articulates bass, mid and treble tones with clarity and punch. Easily beats my 12 string Martin Shenandoah on its home ground.
@michaelpasmore116 Жыл бұрын
Great video Tony!
@ranzablevins75932 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the act show. Just hard to believe no mention of a humming bird ,true the sound is not as twangy live but it's one of the most preferred recording guitars.
@bjdenil8 ай бұрын
I always loved your Sothern Jumbo so I hope it made the list... Might not be your top pick, but It's gotta be up there. Yep, it is on there.
@lindanowoczin73852 ай бұрын
Oct. 23/ 2024 Hi Tony, I just found out my recently deceased brother did keep my parents Gibson guitar. I am so thrilled to inherit it. Where do I find the type and year of the guitar to know it’s worth. My parents inherited this special guitar early in their marriage, my dad would be in his nineties if still alive, so I know this Gibson is old. Please advise how I define this precious piece.
@berkeleybernie Жыл бұрын
If I (or any regular person) could afford one, I'd buy a Nick Lucas. Hands down the best incomparable guitar Gibson ever made. If someone could capture 95% of that tone in a modern guitar, I'd be all over it. My second would be a Roy Smeck. The best I've heard were converted from squarenecks. Then the J200 and J45, then the Dove and Hummingbird (assuming one can find one that doesn't sound like crap; lots of dull ones).
@johnthemachine2 жыл бұрын
ugh. Which gibson are you being told to sell now?
@danielcarmack8081 Жыл бұрын
Hello sir . I am in awe of your knowledge, your playing, your bravery to speak your opinion knowing you may get kick back Thank you for your channel . I have recently started my collection. Not only Guitars but banjos as well . I started with a 70s Black Dove. I picked up 3 Gibson RB250 Banjos. ( Recently I picked up a Gibson LPO ANY information on the Gibson LPO thoughts or feelings ….. thank you in advance . Ps. I picked 62 instruments since my 15th back surgery…. So now I work on instruments. I picked up a Framus “1960s” love it . Wore out $so I’m working on it now. I’m also a fan of the AD 60 Alvarez and actually picked up 2 Kazou Yairi guitars one old one newer. A couple Taylor’s and Martins. I know there is controversy about Zagar. I received one by “default” My brother bought on a 50 model he called and was so excited of how it played and it’s sound was incredible. After that call I lost him . So I have his guitar and it plays good . I bought an 80 series for 750 and wrote the owner told my story and let me know the last song he played before he put it in the case . Anyway …. Thank you Guitarly yours , DanielCarmack
@leftwrite2 жыл бұрын
My favorite Gibson was a J-200 built in Boseman, purchased new in 1990 from the legendary Heart of Texas Music in Austin. There's quite a story that goes with it, but that's for another day. In a fit of depression/frustration I foolishly sold it in 1996. It was a remarkable guitar.
@MartinBryan2 жыл бұрын
Very well done video. Also a lot of fun!
@shred5 Жыл бұрын
My favorite Gibson acoustic I have ever played was a Dove. The store had 5 of them in at the moment, and only one of them really sounded amazing the other four sounded like the entry level Yamahas. They also had a SJ-200 that was close. Typically my favorites are the SJ-200, Hummingbird or Dove.
@geofff66712 жыл бұрын
These comparisons are fun, but I don’t know how you can compare a J200 to a J45 and then to an L-00. They are such different guitars.
@douglasfuqua708210 ай бұрын
Great video... I really loved watching & listening to these outstanding guitar voices, and your take on each of them. Thanks for putting this one out for all us "pickers" out here to relish & enjoy. All the best !!! Keep THIS stuff coming....!!! Can't wait for the next one.
@owenhuckabay73492 жыл бұрын
Great list Tony. I would have to mention my '48 L4, and my '96 J100X Mahogany. Huge voice. Thanks
@macdaddyblues12 жыл бұрын
Interesting that 4 models were 12 fretters.... I have a 2017 CS Limited J-45 12 fret that I just love playing and hearing. Great video Mr. T.
@jasperchance33827 күн бұрын
Best (and only) acoustic Gibson I ever played was a J 185. Wish I could afford one, damn!
@rzh34432 жыл бұрын
I think the Collings Waterloo line sound comes close to the old small body Gibsons, but it seems they dropped production during the pandemic. Word was that many of their workers left after taking advantage of the real estate boom in Austin. Hopefully they will restart at some point.
@bryanwalters95742 жыл бұрын
I’m sad there’s no LG-2 on the list
@redalaska2 жыл бұрын
My 2020 Southern Jumbo is fabulous, not True Vintage but sounded better than the TV model in the shop. The only instrument that gets me to put down my Martins!
@texhaines99572 жыл бұрын
My favorite would be the J45, although I prefer the 1942 Banner Vintage Sunburst. I also like some of the Iris guitars that YOU led me too, including the Iris OGe ( deep body Gibson L-2). Main issue with Gibsons I've played is that the necks are varied and difficult for me to play long. Iris will cut/ shape a neck I can use. Thanks Tony
@guybross12002 жыл бұрын
Hea Tony good show as always. A whole 45 min. About that turning 40 , when i was 20 never thought i would make 30, And now just turned 70 {unreal & fast}. Bittersweet week, cant call it champa bay anymore. The sweet side is i have been so depressed my girl suggested i think about getting a new guitar.{thank you lightning}. And since my focus has been on slide guitar, and you mentioned the new Beard lineup i may take a look . Thanks Tony, your friend Guy B. in Ruskin FL.
@steveinthethumb6441 Жыл бұрын
Love the list you presented. My dad’s J 45, I gave to my son. I play a ‘65 Gibson TG 25-N tenor. 😉
@rth532 жыл бұрын
12 fret Southern Jumbo, one of the reproductions using old woods
@DougFMcDermott2 жыл бұрын
All time fav so far is my 2011 Maple J-185, best sounding Gibson i’ve played so far. Surprised me when i played it because Maple was the last thing i would have thought would appeal to me, since i was on the hunt for a J-45 at the time and was disheartened by the ones i was playing, my buddy owned the guitar shop and after playing 8 different J-45’s, he brought me the 185, and i was like no,no,no, i thought Maple would be too bright, he said just try it, so i did, and my other friend i was with, whipped around, and was like, what is that! Lol, then he wanted to play it! and we both had to agree, it was the best of the bunch i played, so much for not wanting Maple 🤷🏻♂️ Cheers!
@rogercaruthers25842 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 30s Kalamazoo 59 country and western. These are the only Gibsons I have, but will Someday get myself a nice newer jumbo. I just can’t get away from Martins long enough to do it. My Hd-28 and d-16 are just a dream to play and sound amazing too. Heck I’ve got a 70s Japanese handmade Alvarez that sounds as good as my Martins! But there’s something about the sound of a Gibson acoustic on some songs that really brings it together too. Okay, yes, I too like them all but also, cannot afford them all!
@johnwashburn37932 жыл бұрын
P.S., I appreciate what you do. I have played guitar for years and I enjoy your channel. If you haven't, please take a week to work on using the "pinky" of the left hand. I am trying to emphasize the need to develop the little finger to my 12 year old grandson and he will not yet consider it.
@johnwashburn37932 жыл бұрын
He is the only picker coming up, thanks to my son-in-law.
@sandrawilliams79022 жыл бұрын
I have a miniature Gibson guitar I have had it for the last25 Years. And on the back of it has numbers on it It is so cute💝
@CoryBoyd-ro4gkАй бұрын
LG2 is my personal fave
@jwf21253 ай бұрын
So what’s the closest thing to a budget Gibson, for those of us who love Gibson but are uh well, on a budget?
@DaveDiprose2 жыл бұрын
I've heard the Roy Smeck is quite amazing (although I've never played one here Downunder - yet alone seen one)
@johnwashburn37932 жыл бұрын
Hello Tony, I heard that you read one of my comments a while back, thanks. This week the time was perfect for my morning walk. Thanks again. REMEMBER, the state motto of Nebraska, "it isn't for everybody "
@johnwashburn37932 жыл бұрын
...you are welcome!
@jimdoner3443Ай бұрын
I have a Cromwell, my only archtop
@steelerscountry48498 ай бұрын
I'm kinda fond of my Hummingbird Mahogany avant garde
@pawlowski61322 жыл бұрын
I think the current equivalent to the true vintage is the custom shop historic collection
@Michael777Simmons2 жыл бұрын
I love my L-00 Deluxe And my songwriterBut believe it or not the best sounding and fun guitar is my Gibson gospel Reissue 1993. She has the ability to be played in any style . The arch back is laminated believe it or not. I will match her tone to any other guitar.The Gibson Gospel is definitely a sleeper. Oh and the cheapest Gibson I own. Only guitar I play more than the gospel is my Thompson Cuban mahogany back and sides dreadnought Which might just be for sale at the right price.
@alfonzoglecko218610 ай бұрын
half of these guitars sound like plywood cigar box guitars. Play a 1963 or 1964 b25. A student guitar. sounds fantastic! I still have my first acoustic a 1963 B26 Natural. still sounds fantastic against most small body guitars of any manufacture.
@c.j.wilkerson911211 ай бұрын
Advanced Jumbo, L series, Nick Lucas and I'm set.
@G_Demolished2 жыл бұрын
Is one of them the CEO-7? 😝
@TimMilliken2 жыл бұрын
Haha. I bought one this year over an L-00. I do love my Gibson Songwriter though.
@Jess_Jones2 жыл бұрын
Would never give you a hard time over something you haven’t heard. Nebraska is one of those albums that might be too dark for some. Inspired me to write better songs. His 2005 album Devils and Dust might be a little more your style. Has some more uplifting tunes. With much love.
@nedludd36412 жыл бұрын
I saw something from four years ago suggesting Gibson had had a couple of company take-overs. Are they OK now? I sincerely hope so.
@jeffrobuck6338 Жыл бұрын
Gibson custom shop commercial. If $8000 is your upper limit, you can afford a "true" vintage 50's J45 , SJ , or Country Western, in some cases even a J35.
@jonathanhorne65036 ай бұрын
Gibson like Martins each have a unique sound that blindfolded I can tell if it’s one or the other. Other nice playing guitars like Taylor, and others with the exception of Bourgeois don’t have a distinctive and unique sound. So meh to Taylor. I own two Martins and a 90s Montana Gibson J-160. I’d love to add a J-45 to my herd. I’ve owned the J-160for a decade and I’ve plugged it in fewer than 10 times.
@guitarlusteuphoria45072 жыл бұрын
LOVE my Southern Jumbo.
@ZionForman2 жыл бұрын
um, I can't see the purpose of ranking reissue model guitars when the originals were and remain vastly superior. you also forgot to mention the L-5 which is probably the most important and influential guitar Gibson ever made.
@Jamalama5552 жыл бұрын
Surprised you didnt have a Hummingbird on your list
@frankcarter64272 жыл бұрын
solidarity with the women of the US - a woman's right to choose
@angelg84452 жыл бұрын
agreed! hope they dont remove this comment! Women and anyone that can get pregnant!
@frankcarter64272 жыл бұрын
@@angelg8445 here in the UK, the debate on whether abortion is acceptable has been reopened - vigilance is required throughout the world
@drasmusrascal97112 жыл бұрын
Do us all a favor and delete this controversial non guitar related message.
@frankcarter64272 жыл бұрын
@@drasmusrascal9711 no
@drasmusrascal97112 жыл бұрын
@@frankcarter6427 Why are you bringing politics into this? It's a guitar video.
@ekw5552 жыл бұрын
hard to believe you omitted the best Gibson acoustic ever made. Or, perhaps it's the only one I have ever owned - the Gibson B-15. mine is ~1966
@ReNNEbab Жыл бұрын
Number 3 . I pic that one ☝️. Love that sound ❤
@kurtmackenzie73499 ай бұрын
My Hummingbird is one of the best sounding guitars I've ever played.
@kellputt51 Жыл бұрын
How about a C-0 CLASSIC (1967 or 1968) ??? made in Kalamazoo...
@BohoHippie-r9y2 жыл бұрын
No love for the Hummingbird?
@mikeycroucher4299 Жыл бұрын
Hummingbird roy orbison had one
@Thunderheart4810 ай бұрын
Modern day Faded Series Hummingbird
@bartholomewromero33832 жыл бұрын
What about Nick Lucas! I have a 2001 Nick Lucas Custom elite that I love
@palmmoot2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever looked at any Walden guitars? I have their B1E and G3030RCE, and I have to say I think they are fantastic. Especially when considering the value you're getting for the price. Would love to hear your perspective on them.
@sdfswords Жыл бұрын
My Dove blows these away, no contest!
@markstrain89892 жыл бұрын
wow. and, whoa. so many cool guitars I've never even heard of 👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺
@dennisstonebrink1215 Жыл бұрын
I like the LG-2
@williamwoolcock2 жыл бұрын
How could they have the audacity to make a modern "Banner" J45? The real ones were only made during WWII. "ONLY A GIBSON IS GOOD ENOUGH."
@cristinapayne548 Жыл бұрын
Like my Gibson J 160 1973 or 74.
@paddypaystub2 жыл бұрын
This was great! Any plans on doing this with other brands (Guild, Martin, Taylor...) unless you've done it already?
@mooners402 жыл бұрын
Speaking of grammar - it’s FEWER problems- not LESS problems 👍