Gibson Generation series

dreadnut · Sep 21, 2021

I'm not sure when they released these, but Gibson is offering some relatively inexpensive acoustics made in Bozeman, MT.

Gibson | Generation Collection

www.gibson.com

SFIV1967 · Sep 21, 2021

Not sure I like a guitar with a hole in the side...

Ralf

twocorgis · Sep 21, 2021

Some people pay a

SFIV1967 said:
Not sure I like a guitar with a hole in the side...

Ralf

Some folks pay a lot extra for the so-called "sound port" on boutique guitars. I've never tried one personally, but I've heard that it makes it easier to hear how the guitar sounds when you're the one playing it.

On another note, kudos to Gibson for trying to make American made guitars more affordable for people on tight budgets. I've yet to try one, but some of those price points are squarely in Asian rim territory.

fronobulax · Sep 21, 2021

SFIV1967 said:
Not sure I like a guitar with a hole in the side...

Ralf

Pretend you uninstalled a factory Fishman?

We've seen this feature before. It is touted as allowing the performer to hear what the audience does. But sometimes I wonder of it is better when I can't hear myself.

SFIV1967 · Sep 21, 2021

twocorgis said:
Some folks pay a lot extra for the so-called "sound port" on boutique guitars.

And Gibson wouldn't be authentic if they would not invent a new trademarked name for it!

"...is equipped with a Gibson Player Port™. The Player Port is an original Gibson concept from the early 1960s that has been refined by our acoustic luthier team to deliver a truly revolutionary sonic improvement that adds a new dimension to the sound. The Gibson Player Port allows you to hear the guitar as you're playing it as you've never heard it before—the same way your audience hears it—maximizing the sonic impact for an immersive playing and listening experience. "

Ralf

walrus · Sep 21, 2021

And they take credit for it - "original Gibson concept from the early 1960's"...

...now they can sue all the boutique guitar makers.

The only thing I like about the hole is it will make getting my pick out of the guitar easier!

walrus

GGJaguar · Sep 21, 2021

I've played several high end luthier-built acoustics that had a sound port. In general, I like what I heard. It's sort of like having a floor monitor during a live stage performance. However, I'd always be worried about the side being weakened from the port.

adorshki · Sep 21, 2021

GGJaguar said:
I've played several high end luthier-built acoustics that had a sound port. In general, I like what I heard. It's sort of like having a floor monitor during a live stage performance. However, I'd always be worried about the side being weakened from the port.

I'm thinking a couple of vertical flat strips on either side would allay my concerns. I tend to hug my guitars pretty tight.....

Nice build specs on that L-00, just wish it was a little bigger, I might actually go to Guitar Showcase to check one out.

Nuuska · Sep 21, 2021

Three different picguards on 4 guitars . . . can't they decide ?

adorshki · Sep 21, 2021

Nuuska said:
Three different picguards on 4 guitars . . . can't they decide ?

They want you to pick one you like.

jp · Sep 24, 2021

I played an acoustic with a sound hole in the same place once -- maybe a Breedlove? It was an effective monitor.

Personally, it would just increase my chances of losing my pick.

davismanLV · Sep 24, 2021

When you look into a sound port, you see wood and bracing. If I can SEE wood and bracing, I can worry about wood and bracing. Better to keep me in the dark about that AND about how I actually sound.

Rambozo96 · Sep 24, 2021

walrus said:
And they take credit for it - "original Gibson concept from the early 1060's"...

...now they can sue all the boutique guitar makers.

walrus

after all the lawsuits Gibson has filed in the last 30 years this would not shock me even though I doubt it would hold up in court. It would end like the Dean V lawsuit. “Ok so you waited nearly 40 years to do this?…” then it gets thrown out and they have egg on face

Rambozo96 · Sep 24, 2021

Gibson: Play Authentic
Also Gibson…

Westerly Wood · Sep 24, 2021

If these are US made, it's kind of like the WM-45 which was hugely successful model.
an affordable J-45. love it.

Westerly Wood · Sep 24, 2021

twocorgis said:
On another note, kudos to Gibson for trying to make American made guitars more affordable for people on tight budgets. I've yet to try one, but some of those price points are squarely in Asian rim territory.

Sandy, don't you have a WM-45 you really dig?
kind of like that...

Westerly Wood · Sep 24, 2021

ya know, I bet GC starts to carry these Gibson G series.
I hope my local one does, would love to try one out.

walrus · Sep 24, 2021

Westerly Wood said:
If these are US made, it's kind of like the WM-45 which was hugely successful model.
an affordable J-45. love it.

Westerly Wood said:
Sandy, don't you have a WM-45 you really dig?
kind of like that...

Westerly Wood said:
ya know, I bet GC starts to carry these Gibson G series.
I hope my local one does, would love to try one out.

3 minutes, 3 posts! Way to up the ole post count. WW!

walrus

adorshki · Sep 24, 2021

walrus said:
3 minutes, 3 posts! Way to up the ole post count. WW!

walrus

Yep, gonna have to up my own game. Y'all think it's a picnic but lead dog's always gotta keep lookin' over his shoulder. It's not all Beggin' Strips and belly scratchin'.

Westerly Wood · Sep 24, 2021

walrus said:
3 minutes, 3 posts! Way to up the ole post count. WW!

walrus

just trying to hit 10k by the holidays Jeff....not looking too good.

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