£1,933. Messages 2,091. 3 . £1,869 . The Songwriter is by nature a hybrid instrument. Location: SLC/Central Coast CA. Martin D-28 Reimagined for 2017. Gibson J-45 Studio Rosewood AN. Route67 Member. £2,599.00. Gibson SJ-200 Deluxe Rosewood. Apr 27, 2020 #2 Their stock of high quality older growth mahogany is priceless nowadays due to restricted supply, … Gibson Master Museum Hummingbird Koa Ren Ferguson Custom Acoustic Guitar. I have played various Gibsons, Taylors and Martins. Fender Newporter Player Natural. Martin D-18 vs Gibson J-45. Epiphone USA Texan Vintage Sunburst. This all-rounder reboot makes this the best dreadnought acoustic you can buy. Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier. Notify Me. 1 . Described by Gibson themselves back in the day as a 'workhorse', this stripped back instrument is perhaps the most popular Gibson acoustic model in history. Marian Seraph AD2 MWX. £1,466. They're great at holding down a rhythm, esp. It had that rock and roll pedigree, mellow mahogany tone, and just enough flamboyance to make it a legendary instrument. DV Mark Micro 60 Jazz Top. Beefy neck and Hummingbird go together in my mind like cats and rats! [E G Am Bb A D C Ab Abm Em] Chords for Gibson J45 vs Gibson Hummingbird: What's the Best Acoustic Guitar? I have a Gibson Hummingbird and I totally love this guitar, however I quite often hear people say that the Epiphone Hummingbird is basically as good as the Gibson. 5 stars (1) 4 stars (0) 3 stars (0) 2 stars (0) 1 star (0) Caroline 26/2/2018. The j45 studio seems perfect. Messages 2,048. Used, Gibson Hummingbird Vintage Cherry Sunburst . £221. More Less PRICE. 2 . ... but I would guess Gibson acoustic got a new CNC for necks in time to make my 2010 Gibson J45 Standard with black Tusq nut and white Tusq saddle with half the amount of wood they used on my 2002 Gibson J50, not a ‘beefy’ neck but way chunkier than the Standard slim taper whatsamacallit. Messages 747. There’s just one catch, it’s really expensive. Hummingbird gets my vote every time!! I'm a little confused why there is $1G difference from the standard when the only differences I'm seeing are walnut vs mahogany. Gibson is providing the Epiphone Inspired By Gibson J-45 in either non-cutaway and single-cutaway versions. 1 . The Hummingbird has always seemed to me to be tight and bright compared to a good J45. 10 customers have given this product a 5-star rating. £2,499.00. Gibson SJ-200 Studio, Antique Natural "King of the Flat Tops" says all you need to know. BUY NOW. Previous Next. Go. in a jangly/pop song with other instruments. From its introduction in 1942 through the Seventies, the J-45 was known as a “workhorse” guitar due to its affordable price and reliable performance, but as time progressed both vintage and new models, which are still produced today, became too expensive for the everyday working guitarist. Gibson Acoustic J-15, Walnut Burst, Left Handed . Again, as with the Hummingbird above, you get a mahogany neck and an Indian laurel fretboard with 20 medium jumbo frets, and a bone nut. Creighton Member. The Gibson Hummingbird is an acoustic guitar model/series produced by the Gibson Guitar Corporation. £2,449.00. Gibson Southern Jumbo Original VS. £2,139. 3.777 € 1 . The back opened up and they had a few dozen guitars on disply, tuned up and let anyone strolling by play what they wanted to. Not so Birds-- the 25.5 scale ones before 99 dont have the sound. The J45 records very easily for me and can sound pretty different depending on mic'ing habits. 5. And while this might seem like a lot of work to put into a new guitar, it really depends on what you, as a player, are looking for in an instrument. Gibson Acoustic Hummingbird Sustainable, Antique Natural. 1 in stock. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Prev ; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . I cannot measure … So some of the new cheaper Gibson's are on my radar. Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo VS . Modern features, such as slimmer body dimensions and an easily accessible neck profile, join well-established designs, such as the concealed dovetail neck joints. Followers 0. I really like the Gibson acoustics and have narrowed it down to 2, the Gibson J45, which I would get used, or the Gibson Hummingbird Pro (used also). Again, the SJ-200 sounded fine, but not like the others. 1 of 3 Go to page . It also comes with a built in pickup without any exterior signs, which was a plus for me. £1,539. Registered User : Join Date: Oct 2013. Popular with singer-songwriters, the J-45 is the golden child of dreadnought design guitars - and should always be considered in any discussion. Apr 26, 2018 #1 Good demo here. Gibson G-45 Studio & Standard. The Epiphone 'Inspired by Gibson' J-45, Hummingbird and J-200 are all available now. ), I think a nice smaller bodied Martin like a 000-28H, along with a Gibson LG-2 and then perhaps an HD-28 and a Hummingbird or J45 would make a pretty versatile guitar collection. The J-45 is one of the most successful and popular flattop guitar models of all-time. Gibson Hummingbird Studio Walnut AN. Gibson. They stay in tune as they should a little stiff movement wise. Topics . Gibson Hummingbird Studio Rosewood AN. Which do you like better? 1 . Economisez sur la catégorie Gibson j45, Gibson et achetez les meilleures marques comme Gibson avec Shopzilla Do they sound the same? _____ Lady Toni Gibson Hummingbird True Vintage CV Precision Basses (2) #10 09-15-2014, 08:47 PM emuhunter. The influential guitar that Slash uses on stage today. 2 . Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo VS. £3,590. out of 5. Salfromchatham 235 Salfromchatham 235 Ordinary Member; All Access; 235 5,652 posts; Report post; Posted March 15, 2014. BUY NOW. The Gibson Hummingbird has always been my dream guitar. I guess its ace in the hole is that deep, dry thump you get from pickin' single notes on a J-200. Money being no object (yeah, right! 1 . 3 . The Hummingbird six- and 12-string retail at $799 and $849, respectively, and the J-200 is priced at $899. Epiphone Inspired By Gibson J-45. A lot more sound than you expect. £2,385. Available for order. £459 . with capo transposer, play along with guitar, piano, ukulele & mandolin. Since I'm rather adverse to going in debt, finding a real good example of just one of those guitars would suit me! £1,389. Martin & Company. Gibson J-15-LH Walnut Burst. Gibson Hummingbird Original HCS. £919. Gibson Hummingbird Studio Rosewood, Rosewood Burst. Gibson Slash J-45, Vermillion Burst. Since these are high-end guitars, expect that they’ll cost a few grand. The Golden Era returns with the Original Collection. The Hummingbird has nicer inlays and trim, It looks fancier but pearl blocks and engraved pick guards don't have anything to do … Gibson G-45 Standard Antique Natural. By Salfromchatham, March 15, 2014 in Gibson Acoustic. £4,090. I absolutely LOVE my J45. Product Registration Customer Service Repair and Restoration Report Counterfeits Serial Number FAQ Gibson Guitar Specs (2015-2019) Dealer Resource Center Locate A £666. Which to buy! This is my first major guitar purchase. Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 VS. £3,399. I fell in love with the Gibson back in my teens, and more than 20 years later, I finally have one (used, of course, I’m not crazy). The Modern Collection builds on our legacy of innovation by introducing modern features and shaping sound for future generations. The only exception would be a Martin D45 I played years ago that was just amazing. Why the massive price difference? The slope shoulder dreads, on the other hand, are darker and fuller. Some players dislike the new PC mounting system or have preferences for better-sounding pickups. 1 . Epiphone Masterbilt Excellente. This dreadnought has a Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides. 2. Gibson Brands ; Gibson Acoustic ; J45 vs J15 Sign in to follow this . The J45 and Hummingbird are about the same dreadnought size as a Martin, and have mahogany instead of maple, plus a slightly shorter scale. £31,050.30 + £388.14 postage . Image 2 of 2. electricfactory Member. I avoided playing any Martin guitars most of my life. It's your choice. £1,466. Taylor 714ce V-Class. Epiphone. Gibson Acoustic Parlor M Rosewood, Antique Natural. The J45 is warm, clear and organic sounding where the Taylor has a very pop-shimer sound to it. £1,799.00. I beg to difer with you on the use of Maple in acoustic guitars. Still a great rhythm sound, but chunkier. A powerful and diverse tone perfect for any genre thanks to premium materials. Gibson Hummingbird Studio Walnut AN. The J-45 is Gibson's best-selling acoustic of all time. I haven´t tried the Epiphone and would really like to hear the opinion from someone that played both instrument. Gibson hummingbird vintage cherry sunburst. A good J45 can be spooky in a way that I've never heard from a Hummingbird. 2017 Gibson SJ-200 Custom … £1,799.00. £1,350. For more information, head to Epiphone. £239. 1 . £569. The Gibson J-45 is one of the quintessential Gibson acoustic guitars. Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo VS. £3,590. Price-wise, the standard J-45 has a tag of $699, while the Extended Cutaway version goes for $749. Next Last. Released in 1934 and known to Gibson as a round shouldered 'Jumbo', the J-45 is in reality far more like a dreadnought in style than anything else. 10 Customer Ratings. £23,287.53 + £271.70 postage. Posts: 217 I had a J-45 (2003) that I loved but had to sell when I fell on hard times, and recently bought a Hummingbird … Personally I can´t imagine the epiphone is even close to the Gibson in craftmanship, intonation and sound. I own a Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio EC and in my humble opinion, of all the acoustic dreadnoughts I have owned and that would be quite a few in 50 years of playing, the Songwriter is without a doubt the very best one I have ever played or owned. Recommended Posts. Unlike the other flat-top Gibson acoustics, the Hummingbird was Gibson's first square-shoulder dreadnought, similar to the dreadnoughts produced by C.F. Customer reviews. BUY NOW. 2009 Gibson Super 400 Rose Custom Archtop Acoustic Guitar. Taylor 914ce V-Class Bracing. Modern Acoustic Collection. Reactions: Edmond and Burwabit. I also have a Taylor 410ce for comparison. Epiphone J-45. It has a tonal quality that is unmatched. Read the full review: Gibson Montana Hummingbird. Paying tribute to our iconic past, the Original Collection brings back the classic guitars that shaped sound across all generations and genres of music. Cole Clark FL2EC-BLBL-SUN Fat Lady. J45 vs J15. ibanez jem 7 sg guitar gibson j45 gibson j 200 gibson j 45 gibson j200 gibson es 330 epiphone sheraton ii 59 les paul gibson 335 gibson custom gibson sj 200 gibson j200 guitar guild starfire. They will have a deeper, perhaps richer tone, and may be a bit more comfortable to play due to the slightly smaller size. £3,590. Make offer - Gibson Master Museum Hummingbird Koa Ren Ferguson Custom Acoustic Guitar. Make offer - 2009 Gibson Super 400 Rose Custom Archtop Acoustic Guitar. Taylor 814ce V-Class. Thread starter Creighton; Start date Apr 26, 2018; 1; 2; 3; Next. It's one of the best Gibson acoustic guitars you can buy today. The Gibson G-45 Studio & Standard are the new duo of the ” Round Shoulder ” models. Image 1 of 2 . 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