Not a Gibson fan..

[zombywoof]

Congrats! It took me darn near 55 years to find the three Gibson flattops which have chosen to live with me. But Gibson hear my plea. A J45 without a burst is a J50. Been like that since 1942. I know because I own one of those first ones to roll out of Kalamazoo. But it is your company so you can call the guitars whatever you want.

[N+1]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

It's not surprising with any all-solid wood acoustic guitar, really. They vary from one example to the next. That's what makes finding a really great one so rewarding!

Yes of course you're right - and that variation is part of the thrill of the hunt. But in my personal hunting experiences, where Taylors (for example) have proved remarkably consistent with quite small individual variations within a particular model, I find I never know what to expect when I pick up a Gibson. I spent a while trying to find a good SJ200 (having once played a superb example at a time when I couldn't afford to buy it), but the story of that hunt has been just one (different kind of) mild disappointment after another, and it fizzled out.

But I won't wander off into the maze of this side issue. Here we have a man who has bought himself a dazzlingly fine instrument, and so who cares what OTHER examples are like? Hoorah!

[N+1]

Originally Posted by Aaron1061

here's the back!!

Now THAT is a BACK! More Hoorahs.

[Aaron1061]

Update:

I've managed to gig with it a few times now. The first guitar im absolutely happy with plugged in through the PA. I've had SO many compliments on it. It is an absolute joy to play and can do strumming, fingerpicking, and everything in between. It's responsive, bright, yet growls and has a bottom end that isnt overpowering but is definitely present. the flatter radius makes playing a breeze. I could and plan on gigging with this for hours on end with no problem.

the perfect "in between" if you like 000 and sloped shouldered dreads. the projection of the SS, and the nuanced and responsiveness of a triple 0.

A+


..although the pickup controls seem to be backwards... LOL counter clockwise for more volume, and counter clockwise for brightness on the tone. oh well!!

[GuitarLuva]

Not only does it have a beautiful back but a beautiful top as well. I really like the grain pattern on that one. Congratulations. I'm not loyal to any particular brand but I do like Gibsons as well as any other, I have a Gibson Songwriter and it's an awesome guitar. Gibson seems to get more "hate" than the other popular brands

[guitar george]

Now a Gibson fan!!

[bufflehead]

Originally Posted by GuitarLuva

Not only does it have a beautiful back but a beautiful top as well.

I honestly think it looks better from the back. Could lead to a whole different type of performance.

Congratulations on the new guitar, and for getting over the Non-Gibson fandom thing.

[zoopeda]

Originally Posted by Aaron1061

here's the back!!

Hey, that’s one of the straighter grain Gibson walnut backs I’ve seen. Love the sapwood down the middle. Congrats!

[LadysSolo]

Originally Posted by Aaron1061

here's the back!!

Okay, that's a beautiful back!

[whvick]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

It's not surprising with any all-solid wood acoustic guitar, really. They vary from one example to the next. That's what makes finding a really great one so rewarding!



Aaron, congratulations on your cool new guitar. I have several walnut instruments, and think it's a terrific tonewood.





Wade Hampton Miller

Hay Wade, just how big is your stable? If it equals your knowledge base it is huge! Always interested in you input. Thanks.
Whvick

[KevWind]

The guitar looks pretty nice and all , but the wife ("it was actually my wife that told me I needed to have it.") sounds like a real keeper

[Jim Owen]

Tis a beauty, Aaron. Gibson slopes have a place in my heart.

I’m with Zombie on this nomenclature. It’s a J 50 studio. Really. The folks at Gibson ought to take a history lesson.

[Nomore]

Very nice!

[Aaron1061]

Thank you guys!! And yes, my wife is a keeper for sure too.

[backdoc]

Congrats! I picked one of these up a month or so ago. They are amazing guitars!

Here's mine.