I have a 2006 SJ200 and it is magical. I’ve owned a ton of different guitars and several Gibsons. The SJ does it for me. Thanks for the video. So many great ones. I love Gibson acoustics.
9:47. Dudester. I played Brass In Pocket in a very popular band named Pay Per Dollz in L.A. area in the 90's. Top tier band, baby. Really. I just got waterworks like Niagra Falls. Thanks for the priceless memories of better days. I can't complain as I've had an awesome run and good times will surely return. Thanks for your work and Happy New Year 2022. Cheers! mtw in L.A.
End up getting one? Im split between the 🕊 Dove and the Hummingbird. No shop near me has both in stock, so its tough to compare. Theyre both good though
I know a guy with a J200, and any time I go to his place, all I want to do is play that guitar. His wife bought it for him. He said he’d never have paid that much money for a guitar in his life, but he’s sure glad his wife did. I genuinely get sad every time I have to hand it back to him to put back on the wall. Just a gorgeous sounding guitar, and this video doesn’t do it justice, even though this lad’s playing is wonderful.
Great video. Love the SJ 200! In my opinion, Gibson should release a few more 12 string models in their modern line up. Any chance of doing GUILD guitars in the near future? Cheers.
Bought a CL-30 deluxe back in the 80’s and never realized it had a piezo pickup in it. I had bought a M80 and when i went to install it i found the piezo. Returned the M80.
Nice run through Jack!! Thank you. I have a 2018 Gibson J15 and I love the sound of Walnut. They all have their own tonal qualities based on the shape and wood combinations. I will say soundwise the J200 maple is my favorite, I got the pleasure to play one in a 4hr set(45 to 50 min with a 10 min break each hour), standing up with that jumbo is hard on the back after a while. Sitting down and playing it is very comfortable for extended period of time.
Nice video. One remark: it's only with the Songwriter that you mention the neck wood (mahogany). I think the other ones also have mahogany necks, except for the SJ-200, which has a maple neck. Also a big factor for tone. The often mentioned Dove has, like the SJ-200, maple back and sides, but a mahogany neck, as far as I know…
So if i bought an L 00 would that guitar be good with playing pinball wizard or would the fan strumming be to much for it as it was recorded on a j 200
Deeper body than the Hummingbird. Priced at about 5 thousand dollars (2023). Doves are Gibsons flagship standard series square shouldered dreadnought guitars. Have yet to encounter one in person
Within the last year I traded Up. I traded in all my Martin guitars for a Parlor Rosewood & a J45, and I could not be more pleased. They are sonically equivalent all across the spectrum. Martin’s are great, but they just didn’t sound like the 1960’s to me. I grew up in the ‘60’s and I love playing folk music from the ‘60’s. Martin’s tend to be more Bass focused. If you play in public places, you’ll want a Gibson for its bit more crispness. Martin’s tend to get lost in the mix of people conversing - because the human voice is in the midrange spectrum - Gibson’s tend to outdo the human voice, and you’ll cut through the crowd. It may not come off that way in a video, but believe me - they’re warm and crisp and loud all at the same time.
i recently traded up a 2000's j-45, a '52 LG2 3/4, and a '50 ES-125 for a '59 j-45. Hurt a little, i loved the two acoustics, but this '59 j-45 practically plays itself, which is good for me, lol. (a 1959 real year j-45, i guess they have a 1959 repro model now too)
Because they never really seriously committed to making proper premium ones. 🤷🏼♂️ Remember that whilst we now look on them as one of the true heritage guitar brands when they began they were the upstart... doing everything differently, more simply, more cheaply and going for a functional aesthetic. This doesn’t really match with the ethos of acoustic guitar making, which is really hugely about tradition and craftsmanship, so I don’t think Fender ever committed to the mentality and approach needed to truly break the acoustic segment.
And here I am at this moment watching TH-cam-comparing the thicker necked electric acoustic mahogany back and sides of the J 35 to a similar wood guitar, the J 50 with same back and sides, a non electric acoustic J 50...while considering the J 29s Rosewood back and sides. Contemplating from home which sounds and plays the best. No Fender acoustic guitar comes to mind, somehow Fender does not make either a prudent investment or playable acoustic guitar
This is a great clip. I like how you played each guitar in short clips back to back so you could easily hear the difference.
I have a 2006 SJ200 and it is magical. I’ve owned a ton of different guitars and several Gibsons. The SJ does it for me. Thanks for the video. So many great ones. I love Gibson acoustics.
9:47. Dudester. I played Brass In Pocket in a very popular band named Pay Per Dollz in L.A. area in the 90's. Top tier band, baby. Really.
I just got waterworks like Niagra Falls. Thanks for the priceless memories of better days. I can't complain as I've had an awesome run and good times will surely return. Thanks for your work and Happy New Year 2022. Cheers! mtw in L.A.
Great playing.
Hummingbird has my vote. Beautiful. Considering getting one soon
End up getting one? Im split between the 🕊 Dove and the Hummingbird. No shop near me has both in stock, so its tough to compare. Theyre both good though
I’m getting a new Gibson guitar
I have Gibson J45 standard and Hummingbird studio rosewood. I love both and I definitely agree on this video
Great overview and fantastic playing
Got my 60th birthday j45 today. Absolutely bloody sensational!!!!! Thanks Peach guitars she's a beauty 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Thanx for an excellent presentation, plus great playing, which is the best kinda demo for each.
I know a guy with a J200, and any time I go to his place, all I want to do is play that guitar. His wife bought it for him. He said he’d never have paid that much money for a guitar in his life, but he’s sure glad his wife did. I genuinely get sad every time I have to hand it back to him to put back on the wall. Just a gorgeous sounding guitar, and this video doesn’t do it justice, even though this lad’s playing is wonderful.
They all sounded great, but that Songwriter is magical. Your playing selections really brought out the best in each model. Great presentation.
All of them sound great, but the Hummingbird does it for me.
Sj200 my fav. Great scooped eq
SJ-200 king of the flat-tops, no doubt about it
I've always wondered why Gibson acoustic guitars were so expensive. Now I know why. 🎸
Thank you EVRY much for this video. I appreciated this comparison approach.
Crazy how similar the tone of the J45 and L-00 sound. I prefer the Hummingbird and Jumbo personally.
Great video. Love the SJ 200! In my opinion, Gibson should release a few more 12 string models in their modern line up. Any chance of doing GUILD guitars in the near future? Cheers.
Do you have one with the nut size 1 in 575..Dove .or sj200..thank you..
Just a brilliant series of videos guys. im feeling a gibson j45 is something id love to go for.
Nice little bit of Brass in Pocket on the J-45! Very classy Jack.
Bought a CL-30 deluxe back in the 80’s and never realized it had a piezo pickup in it. I had bought a M80 and when i went to install it i found the piezo. Returned the M80.
Shouting out love to the J15! Future classic!
Nice run through Jack!! Thank you. I have a 2018 Gibson J15 and I love the sound of Walnut. They all have their own tonal qualities based on the shape and wood combinations. I will say soundwise the J200 maple is my favorite, I got the pleasure to play one in a 4hr set(45 to 50 min with a 10 min break each hour), standing up with that jumbo is hard on the back after a while. Sitting down and playing it is very comfortable for extended period of time.
Great review. Thanks
Dove and Jumbo are amazing guitars…..it breaths.
Great video guys!
Nice video. One remark: it's only with the Songwriter that you mention the neck wood (mahogany). I think the other ones also have mahogany necks, except for the SJ-200, which has a maple neck. Also a big factor for tone. The often mentioned Dove has, like the SJ-200, maple back and sides, but a mahogany neck, as far as I know…
So if i bought an L 00 would that guitar be good with playing pinball wizard or would the fan strumming be to much for it as it was recorded on a j 200
J200 for the win! 👍
When will you guys have the Acoustic Custom Shop Historic Collection in stock?
Love the SJ-200, the only problem I have with it is the atrocious and expensive price tag, I doubt that I could ever own one.
nice redwings
Spruce and maple is not just on a J-200. The Dove is one of my favorites. Dave Grohl plays his black Elvis Presley version quite often.
Unpopular opinion but I hate Gibson electric gee-tars. As for the Gibson acoustic guitars, they are some of the best I've played on.
“Only a Gibson is good enough!”
Jack too.
Hummingbird all day long
I like Gibson
Da f**** I love the small one so much
where is the DOVE
Here 🕊
Deeper body than the Hummingbird. Priced at about 5 thousand dollars (2023). Doves are Gibsons flagship standard series square shouldered dreadnought guitars. Have yet to encounter one in person
J200 is the King!
You can tell he likes the J-200 best...so do I...
You can only go “right” with Gibson, or Martin..
Or Guild
It would be good if they were all standard
I'm a blues man
Within the last year I traded Up. I traded in all my Martin guitars for a Parlor Rosewood & a J45, and I could not be more pleased. They are sonically equivalent all across the spectrum. Martin’s are great, but they just didn’t sound like the 1960’s to me. I grew up in the ‘60’s and I love playing folk music from the ‘60’s. Martin’s tend to be more Bass focused. If you play in public places, you’ll want a Gibson for its bit more crispness. Martin’s tend to get lost in the mix of people conversing - because the human voice is in the midrange spectrum - Gibson’s tend to outdo the human voice, and you’ll cut through the crowd. It may not come off that way in a video, but believe me - they’re warm and crisp and loud all at the same time.
i recently traded up a 2000's j-45, a '52 LG2 3/4, and a '50 ES-125 for a '59 j-45. Hurt a little, i loved the two acoustics, but this '59 j-45 practically plays itself, which is good for me, lol. (a 1959 real year j-45, i guess they have a 1959 repro model now too)
60s sound needs a Guild d40 or d55.
@@jamesn5595 There's just something about the J-45 that makes it the perfect all-round guitar. Do you know how many they made in '59?
With that 12er ring you spent half the time tuning and the rest playing out of tune.
Isn't it strange how NOBODY respects Fender acoustic guitars?
Because they never really seriously committed to making proper premium ones. 🤷🏼♂️ Remember that whilst we now look on them as one of the true heritage guitar brands when they began they were the upstart... doing everything differently, more simply, more cheaply and going for a functional aesthetic. This doesn’t really match with the ethos of acoustic guitar making, which is really hugely about tradition and craftsmanship, so I don’t think Fender ever committed to the mentality and approach needed to truly break the acoustic segment.
Very true. Also Fender have never yet made a “must try” acoustic- I.e. in the way that Strats and Teles are must try electrics.
Right, nothing from Fender is ever revered in the acoustic room at the guitar shop
@@andrewstendahl36 Strange ain't it?
And here I am at this moment watching TH-cam-comparing the thicker necked electric acoustic mahogany back and sides of the J 35 to a similar wood guitar, the J 50 with same back and sides, a non electric acoustic J 50...while considering the J 29s Rosewood back and sides. Contemplating from home which sounds and plays the best. No Fender acoustic guitar comes to mind, somehow Fender does not make either a prudent investment or playable acoustic guitar