Why Everyone Should Own a Gibson J-200 Acoustic Guitar!!

[@peezysmith5245]

This vid should be called, why everyone should have a spare 5 grand on deck

[@soofitnsexy]

everyone does...they just blow it on stupid shit

[@soofitnsexy]

@Bryan ?

[@soofitnsexy]

@Bryan why would I not leave my neighborhood?? learn to comment with intelligence

[@pedrotoledo2414]

@@soofitnsexy Come back to earth bro.

[@thismothafuckasaid7304]

@@soofitnsexy Haha, u gotta grow up even beyond average wealth and surrounded by rich friends to think like that.

[@6thwatergateplumber]

I dare say that it's impossible to sound bad with this guitar even if you play bad. The irresistible tone that comes through is the most gratifying sound of any guitar made.

[@MESpen-ob7rp]

I think you are spot on with your "most gratifying" description. I am so fortunate to own a fairly small (6) collection of awesome guitars I have been able to accumulate through 50 years of saving for or trading for. Gibsons, Guild, Adamas. Even a D45. I love and play them all. But the one that always puts the biggest smile on my face is my 2002 '53 Reissue SJ 200. I could never part with it.

[@6thwatergateplumber]

@@MESpen-ob7rp Ah..yes, a "Lucky Man" indeed! I can't justify the expense now at my age, but I'm hoping somewhere up there there's one waiting!

[@tyleranderson9190]

I have one and love it. After having it, other guitars just don’t sound the same!

[@theo9952]

I don't have one. Instead, I have a 1996 Guild JF55 which is great Jumbo acoustic and many people have told me, in no way inferior to the Gibson. All the same, I never had the chance to compare it with a J200. Which may be a good thing because if the Gibson sounds much better to me, I 'll be sad. There is absolutely no way I can ever afford to buy something that expensive, again.

[@GuiR3X]

@@theo9952 The good guitar is the one that makes you wanna play it. I have a j200, and I love it, but if you re happy and creative on your Guild, then don't waste time comparing, we're already low on time to play, at least I am ;)

[@theo9952]

@@GuiR3X you are right

[@williamcole9040]

IVE GOT AN SJ200 ORIGINAL FROM 2019 AND A J200 STUDIO FROM 2012 WHICH I HAVE BEEN USING FOR LIVE GIGS SINCE 2012….2/3 NIGHTS A WEEK AND IT HAS OPENED UP BEAUTIFULLY. I CALL IT MY GENTLE GIANT! LOVED J200s SINCE I FIRST SAW ONE IN 1961…PRICE 180 POUNDS! THE BEST ACOUSTIC EVER…ICONIC.

[@Tonetwisters]

I am VERY blessed to own one and it is just a magical guitar. I love to play Christmas Carols with just my fingers ... the tone is SO rich.

[@rzh3443]

There was recent NYT a article about how guitar sales had skyrocketed during this plague. The quality and diversity of the instruments made now is literally fantastic. Whether everyone needs one is another matter. I played one (maple)at our local store. Very resonant and great projection, but too large for me at this stage of the game. As far as price goes, in the late sixties, I worked overtime on construction for months to save to buy a Gibson Hummingbird. 50 plus years later it is still with me. Even with a few setups along the way , the “annuity” cost has been about 10 bucks a year. The latest Gibson models are an even better value.

[@danrich73]

LOL "plague" with a mortality rate of 0.3%.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Dang. I bet the Hummingbird still sounds as good, if not way better than the day you were finally able to purchase it. I rlly want a D-28, older j-45 or A Waterloo for my next guitar but next guitar is gonna be earned via playing my music live and I’m pretty jacked for the day. I think everyone having an instrument is a good thing, especially if they buy rlly nice ones, realize they don’t have time anymore and sell the them for cheaper than they bought it. lol.

[@wahivalleys3011]

I love the Gibson J200, looooooove, but I don't own one. I have a jumbo GUILD, and it's all I need! However, I'd still love a J200 simply because I'm addicted to guitars. Wahi' Valleys

[@stephenfogle319]

I know how you feel about the guitar addiction.

[@kinnjohn]

The maple one is killer!

[@steveide2062]

I have a Martin, Taylor and F-hole Eastman, and they’re all great guitars. It took me a long time to first, find one that wasn’t sold by the next day, but 15 years later, I finally was able to get/afford one from The Music Villa in Bozeman Montana. Mine is a 1957 reissue blonde custom. They are very pricey, but the sound is amazing. It’s my new favorite. For those of you waiting/wanting to get one, you won’t be disappointed. Words of hard learned wisdom here, “DO NOT LEAVE YOUR HEADSTOCK TUNER CLIPPED ON WHEN PUTTING IT AWAY”!! The finish is Nitrocellulose lacquer, and it will react to the rubber on the tuner. It was a Snark by the way. Anyway, it melted into the lacquer and now I’m dealing with how to fix it. ☹️ None of my other guitars have had this issue. I wish Gibson or the guys at Music Villa would have warned me about this. But don’t let this stop you from getting one! They’re iconic sounding guitars with a lotta great history from famous players over the years. They’ve also been used on thousands of great recordings and hit songs!

[@jjulch]

Everyone should, just not everyone can. They sound lovely. The heavy poly epiphones don’t come close.

[@rrrrdavid1]

Page used a j200 maple on zep 1 for the whole record.

[@soofitnsexy]

really???? wow

[@Tiggerinas]

....except for the electric bits...

[@Alexk-1259]

@@Tiggerinas yeah, no shit

[@ClaptonDennis]

@@Tiggerinas thanks man! I knew I was wrong somehow all those years...

[@SevanStick]

Don‘t ya say?! Did he?!!

[@roymoderatto]

Reading some of the comments regarding the obviously unaffordable price of this guitars for most people, may I respectfully suggest you guys try the Epiphone version? $499. It doesn’t sound like this Gibsons, admittedly, but it’s not that different. It does not sound 10% . Companies have flagship products. Aspirational. For wealthy people and pros. But Gibson has no frills versions (expensive, but way less than the standard) that sound pretty much the same (just like those fancy ones with the inlays sound no better than the ones played here). And the Epiphone’s are all right. My ¢2.

[@roberteccles3896]

I've got j200 tried the epiphone j200 like it very much sorry didn't buy it maybe next time epiphone good guitar

[@SoundlabStudios63]

The Epiphone j200 sounds bad. I tried one. Gibson g45 for $800 sounds better

[@jochenvoigt6109]

I'll always loved all the Gibson acoustics!.. Big like from cologne

[@Southernguitar74]

I've owned some very.nice guitars. My '06 SJ200 is just magnificent. It's the best guitar I've ever owned. It's the Steinway of guitars.

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

Greg Lake's favorite guitar. Lake owned 6 or 7 Gibson J-200s and even recorded Emerson Lake and Palmer's iconic 'From the Beginning' with a J-200.

[@SoundlabStudios63]

The Gibson j200 is my favorite acoustic guitar

[@DanEvans-yb6wk]

I tried one about the second year I started playing in the early 90's and saw the J-200 as a dream for later. Over a decade later, I used gig money I'd saved for a while and purchased a new blonde in Albuquerque. When they handed it over the counter to me, tears streamed down my cheeks. I was holding The Holy Grail. That was January of 2008, sixteen years ago. I gigged with it last night and am still overjoyed playing it. Playing it at tonight's gig too. The backup is an ebony EJ-200 (Epiphone) which sounds almost as good. Holy Grail, really, I mean it.

[@phyfts]

I liked the one with the dead strings. You should do a "old strings vs new strings" video

[@invertedfreak]

Damn I wanna go out and buy one of these right now. Hell of a damn guitar.

[@maxwellfan55]

These big boys sound great. On this demo the maple takes it.

[@dongordoofthegalletas]

An incredible instrument, that just happens to be a work of art also.

[@seeker7334]

I think I like the Maple more. A little more definition on the high-end. Both outstanding though.

[@andrewhumphrey1047]

For all those that cannot afford a J200 there are the 90's J100's out there that are awesome with just less bling and all of the Gibson tonal Glory.

[@atta1798]

Jut get a CJ818 n if you get the correct one will blow away the J200 Gibson.....Yamaha

[@mikeopdenaker5573]

Like always gentleman, marvelous and informative. I own a j-200,maple from 1990,one of the early pieces to leave the new Bozeman factory. It is wonderful but...the rosewood looks and sounds great! It is like a disease...must have more guitars...

[@Calatriste54]

Well worth the pilgrimage to MV to see so many exquisite J-200's..

[@williamcole9040]

Just ordered a 1937 prewar SJ 200. It’ll take 4 months, hope its worth the wait.

[@andrewgeg1]

Why so long?

[@user-gt4lu6ym4c]

@@andrewgeg1 probably shipping from Japan

[@kbham1]

I just acquired Greg Lake's SJ200 Anniversary model.

[@fretboardmaster70]

I am 51 and have been teaching Guitar on a community school now for 15 years and have just received a 5,500$ bonus as a thank you for my services. Guess what I am going to treat myself to? Sometimes, things take this long.

[@Southernguitar74]

I waited over 20 years to finally score my SJ200. I completely understand what you are saying. Oh, and congrats on the bonus! I hope you found your SJ!

[@jochenvoigt6109]

And such as beautiful as they sound!

[@kristinaelias3755]

I'd love to hear the quilted & Brazilian Rosewood in a follow on video.

[@UncannyAleman]

Is it just me or does Quintin always talk over Paul during the intros? 🧐😄

[@LeeXhaf]

I got one about 10 years ago and just love it

[@davidakulian]

That's just such an awesome model!

[@trollstjerne]

Great sounding guitars!!

[@Kyldrake]

does Paul play the guitar?

[@TheSoulsandRevive]

Great Video. Love the big tone response from the SJ200. In my opinion, love the sound of the maple but prefer the look of rosewood. Cheers

[@ricardosotosan2279]

Great video. Quinton always knows how to showcase a guitar's strength. Can you guys do one on the Gibson Firebird acoustic dreadnought?

[@NoUseForAName0626]

Always loved and wanted one of those.. I'm not the biggest fan of maple but I'd still love to have one.

[@TheAcousticLetter]

We've done a few videos over the years featuring the Firebird Acoustic. kzbin.infosearch?view_as=subscriber&query=firebird

[@_evolj]

Played a 69 at a mates house the other day, unbelievable experience. The hype is real. Put a Taylor 714 to absolute shame.

[@bazarus6510]

I’d love to own one, except I don’t have a spare $5000 lying around when everything is overly expensive already

[@markdunne2288]

Wonderful guys!

[@deborahmcalister3936]

ok you talked me into it... buying one tomorrow

[@josephlaming8209]

Paul you should showcase this one with ur super thumb

[@LoukaSound]

I love the dead strings sound. Way better than new strings.

[@michaelaiello9525]

Ok, here’s my must have acoustics at this point, granted it’s currently ordered based on affordability. A Martin Dread (likely mahogany), a J-45, and then a J-200. They are all big for me, but the tone just grabs you and makes you convince yourself that you will grow into it. I love my 000-15SM, but if you were to recommend an island guitar between the Dread, the 45 and the 200, what would you choose?

[@kurtmackenzie7349]

Design one for Quinton and do a short run. Would be a hugely popular guitar and he needs one.

[@JD-ym7iw]

Cause everyone has that kind of money. Good for you.

[@Dagger_323]

Quit your whining.

[@ricardosotosan2279]

You want one of those guitars for free?

[@matzac97]

Less money in booze cigarettes cars let more money in one good guitar that you will have your life long 😉

[@robertlowery5586]

matzac97-Seriously, I used to spend $20 a day on booze and cigs-do the math! Quit both and bought a beautiful USED SJ-150 for $2500 last year and haven't looked back.

[@rrrrdavid1]

Save 3.50 a day for 5 years and the j200 is yours.

[@justinvanderschaaff5545]

Any tonal difference in a maple vs quilted maple vs flamed maple or is it purely aesthetics?

[@TheOutlawSessions]

The 1957 J-200 it is for me!🙌🏾

[@briandesjardins728]

My only question, what hank Williams tune is that lol I've been saving up for a rosewood studio.. people barking about price, they are made in USA and go along with Taylor's pricing as well so wth is the problem?? Save up then buy one..

[@guitarsteveman]

Nice, how do I explain this must have at home ..??

[@patelrestilla7311]

Built in reverb.

[@GraphicwrapsAu]

Just beautiful guitars..

[@darryldurrett4839]

Simply beautiful, I want a 57 please!!!

[@coltknight3945]

I really want to love these, they are so big and beautiful, but I've never played one and thought they sounded good for the price tag associated.

[@JohnCiccariello]

Why no Montana Gold?? Limited series!. I love the Golds. with Birdseye Maple.

[@dawidczerniak5177]

It would be so hard to decide which one to get 🤯 they’re all so different and beautiful. I think I’d have to take a week off work and just play on all of them

[@thongamchan775]

Hi good morning from here I am based in Maldives. I am very impressed with the sound tone from Gibson acoustic with its November sunburst. I really intend to buy one with Mahogany back and side with November sunburst. But your place is not easily accessible from this part of the world.

[@randomfocus1549]

Not many places are easily accessible from Maldives 😀. I’ve had a look in a few Music stores in Colombo, SL but theres limited items there too. Obviously the humidity is a factor there.

[@everythingacoustic6736]

What a guitar i would spend hours playing theseee

[@adamskaboy]

I like nickel acoustic strings on mine. Sounds “earthy” or more natural…got a 20th Anniversary for Bozeman gem….

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

I'll get a Gibson j200 when..I get promoted to Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. Now am A1C.

[@lestorhaslam]

Such a shame that the old guitar wasn’t tuned or so it seemed to me. Great stuff any way.

[@supermarioxs1]

Quinton, J200 all the way!!! I want to see yours…. If not , a hummingbird or j45!!! I’ve morphed into a Martin and Gibson man … You can as well ! 😉

[@opheliajadefeldt9123]

I did buy one of thees 5 yrs ago an its huge. I am facinated by guitars and now have 37. The Gibson is beautful and sounds nice but not practical for some one as little as me. The quality an finish is super, but havin said that i have a Dean guitar covered in qilted ash with ivory/plastic linings on the body and fret bord, the finish is so beautiful....and it was made in China. I have bort my guitars from Thomann in Germany, except for some S/H ones i bort in England. The guitar i use most is my Thomanns Harley Benton travel acoustic guitar in mahogany, it sounds fantastic and looks nice, it about the same size as my baby Martin guitar. I hav recently bort a Harley Benton bass copy of a Rikkenbacher. i do not know if i can stop buying guitars, but one thing i have leerned is that the most expensive ones are not the best. I have a very old Japanese strat copy made in the 1970's by Mi. It is as good as the Fender strat cos i hav one of thees as well...wich i am goin to sell along wiv my Bitish made Gordon Smith...the end...ps. I wish Harley Benton guitars wer being made wen i started buying guitars cos i wood never ever hav bort my Gibson.

[@workcloz]

With a 300 Chibson J200, everybody can get their hands on one!!!!

[@jamesramoti5322]

which ones better this gibson j200 or yahama apx 600? thanks

[@chrisjohnson9300]

These guitars just scream Townes Van Zandt!!

[@peterpedersen1641]

I knew Townes, back in the day, along with Guy Clark... We hung out at my friend's place in Austin TX back in the late 70s. I was and am a huge fan. He couldn't sing for shit, but his writing and playing were amazing. Miss that dude.

[@carlweiderick]

Love the J-200s!

[@CubanBBQ]

Are you ever going to do the 1960s hummingbird?

[@TheAcousticLetter]

If we can keep one in stock long enough for a video....

[@jasonjewell5508]

What is the first song u start out playing?? It’s driving me crazy

[@electricjed]

Some very sexy instruments. They sound beautiful. Nice showcase.

[@stormengine3261]

Ive seen the comparison video on the j200 and the super D. But you really should compare a Martin J40 to the Gibson J200. Two jumbo comparison of the top leading acoustic companies

[@melodymaker396]

After playing a J200 and owning one, all other guitars in my opinion, pale in comparison to overall sound and tonal qualities. Having owned Taylor and Martin and a couple of others, it,s this guitar I always keep coming back to for that fuller sound. I also have to agree with you both, everyone should own one. I would love to hear the sound differences between the 50s, 60s, 70s 80s and 90s built models.

[@ramencurry6672]

For studio recordings in song mixes , Martins can have that thick full sound too. And Gibsons can sound thin. I would say own maybe 2 or 3 acoustics for studio work and see which one fits the song the best. If on a budget, play the one that’s most comfortable.

[@MrACangusyoungDC]

I couldn't believe, because it is so reasonably priced, that the Martin 000-15 was the best guitar over and over when I toured Sweden and played the coolest acoustic guitars in many guitar shops. One out of three spoke to me extra, and I bought that very one. That was then when I was looking for my main thing. Then and now I can definitely say that the J200 offers a completely different thing that I also love. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get one, but I doubt it will ever be my main thing.

[@Southernguitar74]

My SJ200 is the best guitar I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned a lot of nice guitars.

[@shayfeleez]

what are some good alternatives to the SJ-200 for those of us that can't spend $5k on a guitar?

[@dominikschaffer]

Sigma GJA-SG200 !!! the all solid version is called SGJA-SG200 wonderful guitars. Great sound.

[@joshsmith1618]

I recently bought the Epiphone version in vintage natural. It sounds amazing and it was 1/10 of the price!

[@dominikschaffer]

Josh Smith the epiphones are nice as well. But the sigmas are outstanding! But twice the price of a epiphone for the solid Sitka top version. The all solid (in Germany) is at 1799€. Incredible sounding and looking guitar still for half the price. Gibson’s are heavy overpriced

[@jaymacdonnell4730]

Yairi JYM80 is about 2100 bucks. Made in Japan. Triple A spruce top and solid maple back and sides. Mahogany satin finish neck for those that hate the gloss necks of the SJ-200s.

[@dvanolya]

The Guild F-40 jumbo for $1699 as well as its more upscale F-40 Traditional model at $2499 will give you all the big, low end punch you want. I have the base model.

[@texhaines9957]

Great sounding guitars & demo. But I had a problem with the modern J200 neck. Like the bass though.

[@Dagger_323]

Then look at the original collection version. Different neck profile than the modern one.

[@texhaines9957]

@@Dagger_323 I did. Original, Historic & current. None of the necks really worked. A Martin short scale 12 fret modified low oval performing artist profile or modern Deluxe neck all seem to work as does Taylor 12 frets.

[@Dagger_323]

@@texhaines9957 Different preferences for different people then, I guess. I love the Historic and Original Collection neck profiles on all the Gibson acoustics I've played. Modern ones, not so much.

[@texhaines9957]

@@Dagger_323 actually more heredity & hand injuries. Born with webbed fingers, inherited trigger fingers, small hands and more. Need a narrow thin neck for barre & other chords

[@Dagger_323]

@@texhaines9957 Polar opposite from me. I can't play thin & narrow necks. My hand cramps up like crazy if my fingers don't have enough room.

[@roangelo16]

Was that Tequila Sunrise Quinton was playing? near the end?

[@quintonking9960]

Hi Roan - nice catch - not sure I nailed it, but that's the tune that was in my head. Thanks for watching!

[@quintonking9960]

PS - you're a badass player - nice vids!!

[@lavinchi6709]

Thank you for a very interesting video🎉

[@usteupidu1950]

Got one, and it awesome.

[@honnaconna7312]

She will be mine, oh yes she will be mine

[@TheMinorFallTheMajorLift]

What is the name of the book mentioned at 3:53?

[@troytempest290]

Everyone should own at least two J200s.

[@Southernguitar74]

I own one and plan to add another.

[@troytempest290]

@@Southernguitar74 I own 9 & plan on seeking psychiatric evaluation. 😎

[@kitswithkaren5003]

Maple i would say slightly better tone🐻🤗👍

[@jesseman123]

Ok I hear some videos that say that the SJ00 is the nicer one and the SJ stood for super jumbo, and the J200 is plainer one. But then I see some that the J200 is the nicer one is the, and the SJ200 is the studio. Which is it? I need to know.

[@TheAcousticLetter]

There is no difference..... the official name is SJ-200 but often times we just call it a J-200. It's the same guitar. A studio model does have less inlays, bindings etc...

[@jesseman123]

@@TheAcousticLetter thank you

[@majorwheelock974]

Would be great to sit in a room and play all the different J200. Only when the planets align or if you live in Bozeman Montana. 😎

[@jackknubley7270]

could you guys send me one? You have so many!

[@roberteccles3896]

It looks to me they didn't play the standard if not what are you comparing with the standard should be there

[@howardhdavidson]

I purchased one about 10 years ago and sold it did not like at all.My personal opinion. I’ve had other Gibson acoustic guitars that I’ve liked far more.

[@angelbreath6539]

Why everyone should own a fleet of classic vintage motor vehicles and lots of aeroplanes ‘n’ stuff.

[@hotlov72]

If they brought the price down to $1500 Cnd then they could own one

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

Next up: Why everyone should own a mansion.

[@angelbreath6539]

Arf arf and a Lamborghini 👍🏻

[@fredsings1]

...even with "dead strings", Quinton just makes it sing...!

[@oaktree1628]

In your dreams, Paul...

[@scottwarner6357]

I have a ‘92 in sunburst checked to death that is my most prized guitar. Such a sweetness and magic to these instruments.

[@ridewithme3428]

Checked guitars are the best. My grandfather had a 72 D-28 that spent a lot of time being abused and it’s gorgeous

[@cassyvorster466]

Where I live and our exchange rate I'd need a mortgage to afford one. 😢

[@scottschmittmusic]

Rosewood

[@dungvuvan7657]

Thank

[@hotlov72]

This is why we need Universal Basic Income so we can all own one

[@justinvanderschaaff5545]

My wife disagrees lol 😁

[@drothberg3]

And the universal income needs to be high!

[@MrLunchHour2]

You want universal income, go live in a communist country. Here in America, you work hard for what you want.

[@hotlov72]

@Jim’s hobbys you work hard....and get very little in return

[@MrLunchHour2]

@@hotlov72 well I have a brand new Harley, every gun I’ve ever wanted, a $16000 Lionel collection, and a brand new Martin HD-28 (Just to name a few of my many hobbies). Tell me again how I get little in return? Here’s a piece of advice that schools don’t teach you. Get into trades and don’t dump $50,000 on a college education you probably will go nowhere with. Blame yourself before you start wanting communism in the USA

[@jed1166]

I have wanted a J200 since I first heard Pete Townsend play one on “Behind Blue Eyes”... 50 years later, I can actually afford one. But hard to justify... I won’t buy a guitar that I can’t take to a gig or open mic, and let other musicians play... maybe I’ll buy two Guild USA working musician guitars, an F40 Jumbo, PLUS, a D20 all mahogany dreadnought. After installing Baggs Anthem pickups on both, I will still have $1500 leftover, compared to the price of a single J200 original... donate the xtra $1500 to my granddaughter’s college fund...

[@cliffsandifer3877]

If when i have Gibson , i wont be lending" it out to others, ive had 2 Guilds dropped by "hot shot" guys that wanted to "check them out" in some public place. With J200 i will say"no", I'll risk being rude.

[@jed1166]

@@cliffsandifer3877 I agree with you...That’s why I won’t buy the Gibson

[@allanmills6540]

I only made it to a EJ200SCENLH 😭x

[@orlinmalinov8394]

While that'd be nice, J200s have never been built with the intention for the model to be affordable and available for everyone.