Which new model of gibson acoustic is worth buying?

dudley doright

I am in the market to buy a new (I mean something made this year) acoustic and looking into getting a Dove. If you have the money to buy one or the Hummingbird or J45, which one would you say is a better value?
I am a Taylor user who currently have a 1970 Dove as a loaner while my Taylor is out for pick up service.

GDC · Tadpole Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 19

I like the Dove.

gretschbigsby · Newbie Alert Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 3

I'd go with a slope shoulder.... J-45, WM-45, Advanced Jumbo. Or else a Gibson Jumbo-- the trademark!

Bob

herb · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:22 pm Post subject:

Dudley, I hate to say this, but everyone's likes and tastes are different. Play as many models as you can, and several of each model. Even in the same model, no two Gibson acoustics will sound identical. That's where they really have it over Taylors. To me All Taylors sound good, but they all sound the same. Each Gibson has it's own personality. Some you'll like, some you won't. It's a personal choice. Besides what better excuse for going out and playing as many different guitars as you can is there? Wink

ksdaddy · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:43 am Post subject:

The problem I'm having is that I am in a remote area, with no access to new Gibsons other than long distance. As all of you probably know, i am still in a quest for a J200. There are many out there. There's an '89 that is highly touted that is affordable, but do I get that one or spring for a new 2005? Some sellers on ebay are selling new Elite J200s for $2599, which is a crazy (low) price.... but if I don't like it, I'm basically screwed. There was a '64 on ebay that I bid on, ended yesterday, and I only got outbid by $100, and I COULD have have gone back and bid more. It went for $2600, which is on the low side for a '64. The guy was selling it as a '68 but I'm quite sure it was a '64.

There is something to be said for buying a "dream" guitar brand new and having it from Day One, but we're not exactly talking about Bic lighters here. I could get a lemon.

And to complicate matters, I'm wrestling with the thought that I doubt I will ever find another acoustic I like as well as my '64 SJ, and I ask myself "Am I just buying the J200 for status?"

Yoder · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 10:26 am Post subject:

I love my sunburst AJ. So pretty, and such a fine player. If you find a well built Gibby, then almost anything goes. I'd love to have a J-200, but maybe next lifetime.

dudley doright · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 4:25 am Post subject: J148

there is this J148 sitting in one of the store near me and it was selling for $1350CDN used. I am not quite happy with the sound in comparison to the Dove that I am currently using. Can someone tell me what is a J148, it looks like a miniature jumbo.

tonguy · Not So Newbie Joined: 23 May 2003 Posts: 5

Dudley,

You mentioned the J200 - have you tried a J100 Xtra? I've played several and have been very impressed. Wonderful playability and a really great voice with a solid boom down low and mids/highs that are very well defined. Best of luck with your search!!

95strat · Cobra Joined: 29 Oct 2005 Posts: 487 Location: Canada

bgfriend · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 10:39 am Post subject:

95strat

I bought a 710 new in 1989, before Taylor down-sized the body. It will really kick A--.

95strat · Cobra Joined: 29 Oct 2005 Posts: 487 Location: Canada