Bless me brothers, for I have sinned...

[dapmdave]

I have never found many Gibsons that appealed to me. Too spotty in both quality and tone. But I ran across a Hummingbird Artist the other day, and it really spoke to me. Actually, sounds and plays like a cross between a Martin and a Guild - so I had to take it home with me. I haven't had a chance to really clean it up, yet.

But why do they put their bridges on upside down???

Dave

 

[taabru45]

Its those Aussies they were hiring.... :lol: :lol: nice old time look to it too. Steffan

 

[West R Lee]

Hey, I played a J45 rosewood one day that I fell in love with.......she looked and sounded just like this.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPG1n1B0Ydw

West

 

[southernGuild]

THAT sin is EASY to pardon!! Sure looks like a BEAUTY!! Congrats! " go forth to love and serve..." :wink:

 

[evenkeel]

Sweet. Love the colour :!: :!:

I've been on a J45 kick of late. Have not found one to pull the trigger on. I agree re: Gibsons rep for inconsistancy. But I think the new guitars coming out of Bozeman are pretty good.

 

[Thunderface]

Oh my! Very nice.

 

[dapmdave]

Hey, I played a J45 rosewood one day that I fell in love with.......she looked and sounded just like this.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPG1n1B0Ydw

West

Umm. We're talking about the guitar, right? Was there a guitar in there somewhere?

Dave

 

[dapmdave]

Its those Aussies they were hiring.... :lol: :lol: nice old time look to it too. Steffan

Good answer. :lol: It took my age-addled brain a minute or two to see where you were going...

 

[taabru45]

Uh Dave....you like the blondes better? :lol: :lol: Steffan

 

[killdeer43]

Remember, Dave, even Jimmy Carter lusted in his heart.
I have that problem, too, but I've learned to live with it. :wink:

Joe

 

[davenumber2]

I think these HB Artists are one of Gibson's better models for consistency. Every one I have played has been very nice and I have yet to see a bad review from others who have them. These started out being a Guitar Center exclusive, not sure if that is still the case. Nice purchase.

 

[slow944s]

I know exactly how you are feeling. I picked up an 07 Gibson Les Paul Studio in mint condition and really like the way it plays. As someone here said "Let us go forth to love and serve Guild and one another". Slow944s

 

[cjd-player]

Beautiful guitar, Dave!
I really like the top on that.

 

[twocorgis]

I have never found many Gibsons that appealed to me. Too spotty in both quality and tone. But I ran across a Hummingbird Artist the other day, and it really spoke to me. Actually, sounds and plays like a cross between a Martin and a Guild - so I had to take it home with me. I haven't had a chance to really clean it up, yet.

Gibson's inconsistent quality has been well documented pretty much everywhere. However when they're good, they're really good. I know, as after wanting a nice Gibson dread for a long time, and playing dozens of them that never did anything for me, I got run over by a Songwriter Deluxe Ovangkol. It has been a bit problematic though. The latest thing is some buzzing on the open (low) E, A, and D string that sounds suspiciously like a loose brace under the top.

But why do they put their bridges on upside down???

Dunno. Mine's the same way

Hey, it beats those fugly upturned mustache bridges!

 

[kostask]

I think its to prevent lawsuits by Martin, or just to be different from Martin.

Kostas

 

[dapmdave]

I think these HB Artists are one of Gibson's better models for consistency. Every one I have played has been very nice and I have yet to see a bad review from others who have them. These started out being a Guitar Center exclusive, not sure if that is still the case. Nice purchase.

I also read they were a GC exclusive, but I see that Gibson lists them on their website, so maybe it's more widely available? They finish it with a "Heritage Cherry" wash instead of a full sunburst, which is supposed to make them a little cheaper to produce, but I like the finish. Has a more basic pickguard, which I also prefer. Main thing though, is that the neck is great and the tone is nicely balanced.

 

[JerryR]

Beautiful guitar, Dave!
I really like the top on that.

Suppose you like the truss rod cover - same way up as on a Taylor :roll:

 

[dreadnut]

Boy, she's a beauty. Some of those old Hummingbirds really sing!

 

[Dr. Spivey]

Congrats, Dave. A good Gibson is a wonderful thing. I've been wanting one for a long time. One of these days...

 

[bluesypicky]

I'm with you there Dave in the world of sinners.....
My first true acoustic guitar "love" was my Dove, when I played that thing for the first time, my lower jaw droppped to the ground. It's true that it's a little bit "all or nothing" with Gibson, but when you get it all, it sure feels good.....
Beautiful guitar, can't wait to hear it! :wink: