I Got the Gibison! | 2024 Custom Shop Gibson Bison J-45 Review + Demo Acoustic

[@jimmyjames2022]

Nice you found another animal themed Gibson with tasteful inlays, not garish! Demo sounded great. Yes to be pedantic, the Bison inlay skull profile on this model is not really buffalo but looks more like some cattle breeds. The correct buffalo horn curl might have been harder to cut inlays for, or they just missed the nuance. Fun fact, about 80,000 buffalo still roam wilderness in Northern Alberta.

[@Kahuna54]

I wish my Dad was still with us, I would have bought him an acoustic guitar like this.

[@twifightsparkill]

Mine too? Miss my dad. 🥲♥️

[@clarkbabin9799]

Same found out my dad had cancer in February 2012 . In July my wife passed away and moved in with my mother to help her look after my dad. My dad died about a month shy of two years after diagnosis

[@homer7504]

Wishing you all love and good vibes

[@clarkbabin9799]

@@homer7504 Thanks you.

[@traviesoarcefan3063]

@Kahuna54: I bet he would've loved it. I miss my Pops too. Everyday...

[@TheRealGarfeild]

trogly should i buy a greco or a burny les paul custom

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

that outtake at the end was a good one

[@philmanson2991]

The first thing I did to my old D-41 (traded years ago), and my current Blueridge BR-240A was ditch the plastic endpins and install fossil ivory endpins. I don't know why they can't put bone endpins, saddles, and nuts in a $3,500 guitar!?!

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Don’t ask me that I like some people think that some of the synthetics are better than bone because bone, being a natural material has some variability to its density. It’s one of those crazy things… Yes, I think bone is cooler than any kind of plastic… The way I think Ebony is cooler than any kind of glued up cardboard.

[@TM-ev2tc]

That bison guitar needs some turquoise accents. You need to get a basket case guitar and do a rebuilding video every once in a while, or start another trade Tuesday series.

[@hkguitar1984]

7:00 The smaller the inlay gets the less detail, kind of the same way you lose detail the father away you are when viewing something. Considering the low price I'd say the lack of detail may be for cost reasons. Same for the Gibson USA Case, GS probably listed a desired price range, to attain the lower price GC might have requested the less expensive case instead of the CS Case. There is a significant cost difference between the CS and USA cases. I really like this model, nice custom attributes without being over the top, IMHO it's a very handsome acoustic.

[@hkguitar1984]

Austin, You should keep this example. Its so difficult to obtain you may never get another with such a great sunburst finish. Congrats on the new Borescope, looking forward to seeing the improved image.

[@gloifti]

The "Home on the Range" was well appreciated!

[@Kahuna54]

Every acoustic guitar I’ve ever adjusted the truss rod on squeaked.

[@bassfingers]

That fretboard is stunning!.

[@hkguitar1984]

Happy Thanksgiving Troglodytes What a great Episode, that's no Bull Cool Acoustic

[@MarkEdward-bl6cr]

Right back at ya H.K. 🤘

[@Dragon_rls]

Happy holiday to you also fellow troglodyte 👍🎸.Rock on.

[@bikerjon8934]

🦃

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

Cool guitar , love the Slope Shoulder acoustic Gibson's , the Bison reminds me of the Gretsch 6120 ( Chet Atkins) model with the Western inlays , git along little doggy ! Thanky Trogness !

[@kevingreen3365]

Home on the Range! Nice touch!! When I was a kid, Disney released an album with Larry Groce singing and it had Home on the Range on it. That just took me back to a good place. Thanks for that, buddy! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Trogly. May the next year bring you blessings and joy. Thanks for what you do.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Well, a First Nations person wouldn’t think the bison thing was really all that great for T-day, because apparently bison were almost hunted to extinction with the purpose of ruining that pressure source of life-sustaining, meat and materials… Anyway… I am fun at parties, and I did not mention the “G” word.

[@robnamowicz8073]

Sir, imagine yourself, off the Conestoga, building a town out in the plains. You get a little hotel, an office for the sheriff, a bar and general store. Then one day as you sit in your rocker sipping black coffee off in the distance you see a massive dust cloud. As the cloud nears your new plank sidewalks and watering tub for the horses comes a thundering of hoofbeats, tens of thousands of buffalo, more than you can see, clear to the horizon. In a matter of moments your years of word is trampled into the dirt, walls fall, folks are trampled, devastation. If you survived with your life and rifle, perhaps you would hold a grudge. Your life wasn't ruined by 'First Nations.'

[@random3po]

@@robnamowicz8073 bro's writing fanfic to prove some kind of point about how nearly extincting the american bison was somehow a good thing because otherwise you'd get trampled to death like mufasa lmao tf "Your life wasn't ruined by 'First Nations.'" bro what? is this guy blaming the supposed attack-on-titan-esque rampaging hoards of bison terrorizing the hinterland on native americans? why didn't the natives have a problem with this? both the settlers and the natives hunted bison, and they would create stampedes, but i dont think there are any records of entire towns being bulldozed and trampled to complete destruction leaving a lone, highly miffed survivor somehow armed with a rifle both sides regularly did ruin each other's life, but look around america and you can see who came out on top. they might as well have taken squanto out behind their dug in hut and smothered him with a smallpox blanket

[@mystiquesquared]

Well. As one of them, this guitar is heapum good.

[@cuda426hemi]

NGD I just got my Custom Shop SGiraffe. Man you wouldn't believe the neck on this beast. No nibs - l'il tiny hooves instead 🎸

[@rich40701]

Thanks a lot Austin, after this review I had to have it and somehow I got the last of the bison series. Now how did that happen, well mine was a floor model as well and a buyer did not appreciate his new guitar coming with buckle rash and sent it back. After reviewing the scratches and a considerable discount I bought it. I think they will polish out. Oh, I was being sarcastic with the “thanks a lot”I did not need this guitar! 😂

[@travissmith2211]

The smaller skull inlays really look like Gru calling a touchdown to me.

[@shanewalsh4291]

Nice playing Trogly really enjoyed this one

[@Commander_Grub]

Great demo. That thing sounds just great. Loved your playing! That Silent Night was amazing. Also, what's the song at 11:19?

[@07blackdog]

I haven't played a J-45 that really knocked my socks off. I played a J-45 Studio w/ walnut back and sides at Sam Ash that I thought sounded better than the Standard.

[@jbrobertson2758]

Bison have black horns. It would be awesome to have bison and arrowhead inlays of contrasting colors within crown inlays!

[@basildog007]

There's no middle pickup?

[@basildog007]

Still, a very nice, vintage, hollow body, hardtail Stratocaster!

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

@@basildog007 and they installed the ABR-1 bridge upside down!

[@mystiquesquared]

Beautiful guitar.

[@thefred8481]

I have a Burns of London Black Bison 1963 version…

[@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk]

Yeah... What happens to Gibson when THEY step on another brand name? Doesn't logo look Gretsch-like? Or Tecovas boots? Hooboy... Lawyer's guitar takes on a new meaning! Maybe "Rawhide" or "Happy Trails" might have been better...

[@RoboSteave]

Not really into acoustic guitars, but for some reason, this one spoke to me. Home on the Range was a nice touch. However, you should've played some Buffalo Springfield. Get it, BUFFALO Springlield...

[@allendean9807]

Iswear, i was at gibsongarage last week, and they had one!

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

That sounds great!

[@ronmarx8836]

Great episode. Beautiful sunburst top and nice rosewood fretboard. I dig the cool, rare bison theme. I’m a little confused by the custom shop part. Is it made in the custom shop because more of a rare J-45 and not a standard? Does the custom shop indicator also mean it’s more handmade than the regular j-45? If so, seems like a decent price since it’s only $500 more than the standard.

[@Scaredycat-dad]

The truss rod nut might be loose. If you tighten it a little bit, that buzzing or clicking sound should go away, hopefully.

[@danielschear556]

Thanks! I'll gladly await the Chibson version.🤗

[@jarikoskenniska299]

Really like this!

[@jmledesma88]

The bridge pins look cheap but are actually not bad, I've worked at a guitar store for three years and the way to check for "quality" is to drop them over a hard surface, like a glass counter top, and listen for the material hardness. Gibsons are some of my favourites (they ring way better than better looking import pins). Of course bone is superior and you can also have wood or metal but those also slightly change the voice of your guitar (specially metal ones, even though they make your guitar louder).

[@jameshughes6049]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

[@kocinski8734]

Nice. Pretty fretboard.

[@Kahuna54]

Happy Turkey Day!🦃

[@zororosario]

Very nice sounding guitar, the Bison heads are a matter of personal taste😊

[@MrPointy75]

Not nearly as cool as the bats, but still pretty cool, and that fingerboard is gorgeous, one of the nicest Ive ever seen.

[@Isaiahmichelllovescountrymusic]

Buck owens kingman please 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ckelly5141]

Great documentation and review A.🎸👍

[@52Tele]

It sounded really good and you played it really well. I recommend you keep it forever Mr Trogly.

[@Suddsy.]

So i guess the acoustic guitars that are customs still get the classic custom sticker on the back of the neck?

[@MarkEdward-bl6cr]

Really nice sounding acoustic with Bison bonus 🤘🦃

[@bryancarter5491]

That's actually a really great sounding acoustic guitar.. like very well balanced

[@Photognick521]

I was on KZbin and it didn’t even give me a notification you uploaded

[@larrynoe6162]

On the Road Again, Canned Heat

[@stop736]

Is a dragon a live creature Trogly? 😅. You like those. Why would a bison skull not be considered an animal themed guitar dude?

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

The commodo dragon is alive and kicking. Skulls and arrow heads suggest a theme removed from simply animals.

[@hkguitar1984]

17:01 LOL

[@danielschear556]

THIS one's got THE TONE!👏🤗

[@silvernuggets1285]

You gotta keep it in the animal collection. It's perfect

[@bigsbyfreak]

I have to admit Gibson is getting better nowdays

[@TommySG1]

Beautiful guitar, I own two Martins and this episode makes me really gas for a J-45 hah! Happy Thanksgiving.

[@Who-ry8of]

Sounds really good.

[@markiacomini3711]

Rusty, binding, or poorly threaded truss rod / nut. Fun video!

[@donniemelton6132]

Sounds like that truss rod nut is cross threaded. Real quality there.

[@ohmtronseedling]

i like it. it's got such a vintage vibe.

[@ralphwest8156]

J45 ...what is there not to like ' ...gorgeous vintage looking burst and that tone ' ...Bison stuff is tasteful indeed but not for me, perfect for that Country gig, especially with the rich deep resonant tone.

[@robnamowicz8073]

A 'pick holder!' Wow, I usually hold mine with my fingers. Don't try to buffalo me!

[@leonwhildenjr4483]

Hi Austin, Very Cool Bison Acoustic by Gibson. Sounds great Looks great and it has horns so I’m impressed . Nice demo on this one too thank you Trog!💪💀⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏✌️🎉🇺🇸

[@jeffgualandijr9420]

i love Gibson acoustics. there is just no other sound like it.

[@jeffbarnard9246]

#6 so close great we got the bull tonight lol. Nice guitar looks comfortable nice case aswell. Thanx Trogly

[@emersonluz6588]

Am I the only who thinks Trogly missed a great opportunity with the video title called "The Gi-Bison"?

[@Trog]

Cool play on words for sure

[@1FastKawboy]

I love the fret board and head stock! But I can't justify the price for me. I don't play acoustic much.

[@larrynoe6162]

Sounds surprisingly good.

[@michaelallen434]

I still like the bats better.

[@utubehound69]

Wow you are pretty good on acoustic play more acoustic you have a knack for it.

[@Aubrey_Yates]

A Texas Longhorns guitar! 👍

[@alankelly1001]

Given that Gibson acoustics are made in Bozeman, Montana, and that Montana is one of the states that has bison, I think it's actually cooler than the bats model. Sure, bats is Halloween cool, but bison is cool all year round.

[@deplinenoise]

I thought Bison-tennial was back in the 70s

[@livewire4495]

Those are great old licks from some Great old tunes. Sounds Pretty good. I think I would keep that one. Definitely sounds like a $4000.00 Guitar 😎

[@f3uibeghardt522]

My 2023 J-45 Standard has a black nut.

[@archer4556]

Trog, man you made me laugh tonight. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

[@godbyone]

Everyone has to have devil horns on everything

[@gazzzza]

Only down side to this guitar is that you cannot do strap locks unless you want to drill holes in it or do they make strap locks that have the input jack in them ? i have never seen them cheers

[@simonringuet]

was the only accepted currency Bison Bucks?

[@mesa50w]

Hey trogloy I’m want g to start playing again and was wondering .. is the early 2000’s Les paul standards the best bang for the buck on lps these days .. I’ve always loved early 90’s Les Paul’s but I’m tryn to stay around 2k -2300

[@Davidckennedymusic]

Alive-dead Still an animal

[@brianharris7243]

what' the difference between a buffalo and a bison? You can't wash your hands in a buffalo.

[@patrickfuchs6936]

keeper, enough animal influence for me.

[@Halfaloaf599]

I love it

[@papasmamas1]

Im not into animal guitars, but this one is good.

[@ckelly5141]

4:33 Did you say that you upgraded to a Horoscope? Does that mean that you predict what is inside the cavity based on astrological symbology?🎸🤔

[@meining-mech4378]

“For you, the day Gibson’s Bison graced your village, was the the most important moment in your life. But for me…it was Tuesday”

[@steveparish9210]

Good to hear an acoustic guitar for a change, stick with it Trog you play differently. Love the guitar

[@clarkbabin9799]

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Bison are bigger have a hump with what looks like a coat on the hump and a massive head with shir horns. Buffalo are larger than and more cow like . Any more Buffalo running around and youd have a stampede. Why is it LR Bags can't make a battery pack thats more accessible?

[@AndrewAHayes]

Burns have a guitar called the Bison, I wonder if there will be litigation LOL!

[@stewartross13]

Those chatter marks on the edge of the fretboard are completely egregious

[@donscudiero534]

I will repeat this until you get it. there is no custom shop in bozeman, at least not as far as construction, the inlays, sure theres a group of artists there that do that work, are there custom colors? yes, but they are applied by the same guys in the same room as all the other acoustics. been there done that. its real. also the black case is known simply as the modern and the brown ones are known as originals, there is more thought put into the custom models case as there is in the construction, look at the miranda lambert, dave mustaines, and chris stapleton cases. please understand, its the toyota method, and is employed for maximum output.

[@jokeassasin7733]

It’s a shame Gibson ignores lefties on the limited releases. I still want a Gibson USA DC Junior. I don’t need a custom shop or want one.

[@darineller6768]

I assume you already know that only about 10% of the population is left handed?

[@RobertSpitzer]

Bison!

[@Dragon_rls]

Bison bone pins, nut and saddle???? Don’t forget, we’re dealing with Gibson. If they can put an extra nickel of profit in their coffers, you better believe they’re gonna.

[@harlequingr]

It didn't sound dark at all! It sounded tinny and bright. TOO much treble. J-45's don't usually sound like that.

[@hkguitar1984]

Besides your fingerpicking and playing improving, this acoustic is one of the better sounding you've ever had on the show. Keep it and turn it into a player, it's sound will only improve over time.

[@luisxgonzalez]

Keep it! Totally animal themed!

[@Intheflesh79]

Bison butter 🧈

[@user-bo8yt4uc8b]

7:12 The big bison guy is is prison (unless he’s released already, I don’t care)

[@Rick-Nundigger]

😮 ...Tonka🎸🐾🐾🐾!!

[@Highrollinhunter]

This guitar reminds me of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

[@Kahuna54]

I’m betting it was a cost saving to not continue the nostrils cut out.

[@greensombrero3641]

Let's Go Buffalo!