Maple Jumbo Comparison

Brucebubs · #1 06-29-2019, 06:22 PM

Nice clip comparing the Gibson SJ-200 with the new Guild F-55 and the Taylor 618.

Lots of talking but it gets interesting at 5.57.

Which do you prefer?

Bear Davis · #2 06-29-2019, 06:42 PM

Thanks for sharing.

For me the J-200 wins, followed by the Taylor for spot 2.

I was surprised how much I didn't care for the F-55...

Brucebubs · #3 06-29-2019, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Davis

Thanks for sharing.

For me the J-200 wins, followed by the Taylor for spot 2.

I was surprised how much I didn't care for the F-55...

I also liked the SJ-200 but I think this is a better clip of the Guild F-55 - filmed at Guild in front of the actual press that makes the arch backs.

AcousticDreams · #4 06-29-2019, 08:24 PM

Thank you so much for bringing these videos to view.

Well I for one are super impressed by the Guild. I have always wanted a big bodied maple. While I have always loved a recorded SJ200(on so many hits of the 50's and late 60's), always felt it was not quite as big when playing live. Maple tends to need a bit of reverb to get into that Bigger than life category.

Thus the new Taylor 618 caught my eye a few years ago. As the Taylor seemed more even across the frequencies than the SJ200. Still something was lacking.

But now that I think there is a clear winner in the Maple jumbo line...and it name is-- Guild. Very impressed with its deep presence and clear notes. Did not think this was possible from a maple guitar. Can't wait to try one in person. Only wish they made it with 1 &3/4 nut.