New Guit Day

[richardp69]

I know emotions go both ways. But to me, that's a classy and a classic look.

 

[HeyMikey]

Mikey, got your new dartboard right here - fire away!

Oh I could NEVER do that, even to an old beat up guitar. Some things are sacred to me - guitars, books, antiques... all lovingly cared for.

 

[FNG]

Go big or stay home!

Gibson SJ-250 Monarch Limited Acoustic Guitar (2007)

An impressive acoustic guitar with exquisite appointments, this Gibson SJ-250 Monarch Limited features a jumbo-size body with a spruce top, Madagascar rosewood back and sides, and a 14-fret maple neck. It features abalone trim on the top, back and sides, as well as an abalone soundhole rosette...

www.elderly.com

 

[GAD]

Go big or stay home!

Gibson SJ-250 Monarch Limited Acoustic Guitar (2007)

An impressive acoustic guitar with exquisite appointments, this Gibson SJ-250 Monarch Limited features a jumbo-size body with a spruce top, Madagascar rosewood back and sides, and a 14-fret maple neck. It features abalone trim on the top, back and sides, as well as an abalone soundhole rosette...

www.elderly.com

Price aside, that guitar does nothing for me in the looks department. It's too busy and doesn't look classy at all IMO.

 

[richardp69]

Price aside, that guitar does nothing for me in the looks department. It's too busy and doesn't look classy at all IMO.

It does a lot for me but then again, I've never been accused of having good taste or a lot of class.

 

[Westerly Wood]

I wish I still had that J-45.

and Richard, please forgive my moustache bridge comment, I had no idea I was posting in this NGD thread, I though it was a general discussion thread, and I did just Delete my post, as that is not appropriate at all when congratulating a friend's recent acoustic score!

really, congrats! always an encourager of your acoustic purchases, always live vicariously through your Guild acoustic guitar buying efforts, and Gibson and Martin etc...

 

[Westerly Wood]

also a question: how comfy are the Gibson "jumbos" on the right shoulder, do you find?

 

[bobouz]

also a question: how comfy are the Gibson "jumbos" on the right shoulder, do you find?

I have an example of both the Guild & Gibson 17” maple jumbos. The arched back of the Guild does make it feel slightly larger to me in-hand when seated, which is how I always play.

That said, 16” jumbos slide perfectly into my ideal comfort zone, and again, I have both a Guild & Gibson maple. The Guild has an arched back. The Gibson’s back is flat & additionally it has a 24.75” scale length, so those two factors give it a slight nod in the comfort department, but either one is a joy to play because of the 16” jumbo shape.

Like most guitar platforms, these two sizes can vary tremendously from example to example, so it pays to play as many as you can to develop sonic reference points. With enough hands-on time, the good ones will typically make themselves known in a heartbeat!

 

[richardp69]

I wish I still had that J-45.

and Richard, please forgive my moustache bridge comment, I had no idea I was posting in this NGD thread, I though it was a general discussion thread, and I did just Delete my post, as that is not appropriate at all when congratulating a friend's recent acoustic score!

really, congrats! always an encourager of your acoustic purchases, always live vicariously through your Guild acoustic guitar buying efforts, and Gibson and Martin etc...

Not at all offended Woody. People seem to either really like them or really not. My new J 185 does not have that bridge and I like it just fine. But it wouldn't bother me at all if it did have it. It's a part of Gibson history and I hope they keep it around.

 

[bobouz]

People seem to either really like them or really not. My new J 185 does not have that bridge and I like it just fine. But it wouldn't bother me at all if it did have it. It's a part of Gibson history and I hope they keep it around.

Totally agree Richard. I’ve always found the mustache bridge aesthetically appealing, even on the rare occasions when it’s been used on smaller-bodied models. Aside from a few 16” bodies that have had it, there was the 14-3/4” L-bodied Emmylou Harris model that was embellished similarly to the SJ-200 she typically plays. Cute as a blinged-out button!

 

[F312]

I've been looking for a Gibson Songwriter for a long time. Most come with the mustachio bridge, but not all. I look for the plain one, which is few to be seen.

Ralph

 

[Rayk]

Nice indeed the flames is great . Congrats .