I bought one of these about 8 months ago. I didn’t love it at the store but they had it marked down so much that I figured why not. It was a floor model that has a little scratch on the back. The first couple of weeks we had a love hate relationship, well more hate hate. I just didn’t care for it. But it would keep intriguing me to pick it up and almost like we both knew we were stuck with each other. One day after putting down my D35 I picked it up and something just clicked. I figured out how to hold her sitting down, and she learn how to sit. After that she’s been my favorite acoustic. These tight body 12 frets take time to just get comfortable with, but once you do the tone is already amazing, but they are just so fun to play. I do not mean to come off as bragging, but as a reference, my SJ200, D35, and 714e just give me the stink eye because I can’t put down this little L-00 12 fret. If you are looking for a guitar you love from day one and you aren’t used to 12 frets, this wouldn’t be a guitar for you. If you are willing to learn and figure out how to play an amazing acoustic, take the chance. These things are amazing.
Its like cars everyone of them drives differently sometimes in subtle ways, yet they do. Once you master how to interface with them then no problem. I have different guitars and to really play them you have to adjust many things about handling them, finger placement, strings, frets, and so forth. When you have some mastery and experience you know how to find the tone in the guitar and know how bring it to the playing moment. This is how you watch someone like Tommy who could play a box with strings on it. The rest of us mortals needs more help from the guitar. Just my thoughts.
I've commented several times that Quinton's propensity to play exactly what the guitar "presents" is what makes these videos worth watching over other demonstrator/comparison videos. This is another stellar example of that gift in action. This small body excels at certain stylings, blues being one of them. There are plenty of musicians who will hear/play this and feel that they have found what they are looking for.
Paul please try an experiment. Have your tech change the Gibson strings to Elixir or Martin or D’addario guitar strings. Because I bet that guitar will open up
This reminds me of my first guitar--a 1968 B-25. It had what a friend referred to as that 'shouting into a pillow' sound. Never regretted getting rid of it. Traded it for a Framus Texan.
I never cared for the Gibson B-25 from the late 1960s especially the metal bridge ones. This guitar just needs time to open up and put something besides Gibson brand strings because they suck. I own many Gibsons and other brand guitars those Gibson strings suck
Ihave my grandpa's Gibson 12 fret. It has some light damage, easily repairable. My dad told me he remembered that guitar since he was a kid. I'd like to send it to Nashville, Gibson restoration for refinishing.
I’ve tried Gibson small bodies before and none really spoke to me. This weekend I discovered this 12 fretter and I have to admit it grabbed my attention right away. Maybe it’s true they are all made slightly different but this one has a special big balanced sound to me that just resonates and incredibly easy to play. Very responsive to the fingerpicking style that I like. I own a collection of guitars. Martin OOO and OM. Taylor Grand Concerts. Larrivee D60 dreadnought. Even a Rainsong graphite guitar which sounds awesome and can be played in any type of weather because it’s durable like a tank. I’m actually trading in a couple of guitars and I’ll be adding this new Gibson tomorrow. Perhaps we are all searching for “the one” and this could very well become my main guitar.
I do not own a Gibson at present. I own Martins. I like this one. I have considered a J-45, but have plenty of mahogany. I have a CEO-7 (thanks to Quinton) and I love it. This L-00 sounds perfect for old time blues...and Quinton played it well. I, too, have a guitar purchasing governor, thank God.
In XII fretters the bridge sits on a slightly further back position of the top. They call it the sweet spot, because it's a larger area and that allow the top to resonate better.
Bookmatched means the trunk has been cut in radial slices like tart. On any spruce tree there are branches who fall off the trunk but the root of the branche stays. So the highest grade comes from in between the branches and the closer one gets to one the grain curves around those inner branches. That’s what you see. Is that understandable? I’m native German.
With my old, arthritic hands, I find 12 fret guitars easier to play. I play a Taylor 522 Mahogany, love it, but this Gibson is interesting. I too wonder what different strings might do to it's sound.
Hello everyone ..... I've owned this guitar for about a month. I come from martin 0028ec. Great benefits: it makes me a lot easier in figerpicking (I only ragtime blues). Defects: the intonation, even at the first keys, does not seem perfect to me. The martin 0028ec isn't perfect at this either. could it be a factory defect? Or is it typical of this type of very blues guitars with a short scale? How can I check? Thanks to everyone from italy for your attention
ciao a tutti..... posseggo questa chitarra da circa un mese. Vengo da martin 0028ec. Pregi: mi agevola molto nel figerpicking (suono esclusivamente ragtime blues). Difetti: l'intonazione, anche ai primi tasti, non mi sembra perfetta. Neanche la martin 0028ec è perfetta in questo. potrebbe essere un difetto di fabbrica? oppure é tipico di questo tipo di chitarre molto blues con scala corta? come posso verificare? grazie a tutti from italy per l'attenzione
I had a 14 fret L00 rosewood and loved it. Sorry I sold it. But someone else mentioned “change the strings”. I am not a fan of the strings Gibson uses. That’s just my opinion. Thank you for another good video.
I have the Epiphone el 00 pro (not relatable quality) but what are the best or good strings for boxy guitar? Like these those and mine i read elixir for example but i never use coated strings Anyone?
Internal quality control makes sure the product has no defects. Defects cost customers and the Gibson reputation and money to repair or replace the problem. So the most profit is to internal quality control to assure the customer gets the product that they expect and performance. I have seen those type of marks on guitar tops and they could be how bear claw starts or similar type wood growth. Its organic and that is what organic does. Look in the mirror and you will see on your face different little differences here and there because you are organic. One positive thing those marks are good identifying your guitar if it gets stolen as they can't be removed and are easily seen.
@@Monroenewhome You can think what you want or believe. However, when you probably done it enough times you do it all in your head and then draw a line through all the boxes. It doesn't mean they didn't give the guitar a check. Since they marked it as checked by a line through it then it was done. What do you think when they find problems they just send the guitar with that box unchecked through? Not if you want to keep your job. Believe me guitar companies keep an internal check on who handled the guitar they have shipped. If a problem comes from that guitar they know if it was a quality control problem who to tag for it. They are in business to make money not to go out of business. If a guitar company sells crap they soon will be gone.
For this type of sound, I'd probably go for a Waterloo more. I like the larger Gibsons, J-45, Hummingbird, Jumbo, etc, but these don't inspire me as much.
I bought one of these about 8 months ago. I didn’t love it at the store but they had it marked down so much that I figured why not. It was a floor model that has a little scratch on the back.
The first couple of weeks we had a love hate relationship, well more hate hate. I just didn’t care for it. But it would keep intriguing me to pick it up and almost like we both knew we were stuck with each other. One day after putting down my D35 I picked it up and something just clicked. I figured out how to hold her sitting down, and she learn how to sit. After that she’s been my favorite acoustic. These tight body 12 frets take time to just get comfortable with, but once you do the tone is already amazing, but they are just so fun to play. I do not mean to come off as bragging, but as a reference, my SJ200, D35, and 714e just give me the stink eye because I can’t put down this little L-00 12 fret. If you are looking for a guitar you love from day one and you aren’t used to 12 frets, this wouldn’t be a guitar for you. If you are willing to learn and figure out how to play an amazing acoustic, take the chance. These things are amazing.
Its like cars everyone of them drives differently sometimes in subtle ways, yet they do. Once you master how to interface with them then no problem. I have different guitars and to really play them you have to adjust many things about handling them, finger placement, strings, frets, and so forth. When you have some mastery and experience you know how to find the tone in the guitar and know how bring it to the playing moment. This is how you watch someone like Tommy who could play a box with strings on it. The rest of us mortals needs more help from the guitar. Just my thoughts.
I've commented several times that Quinton's propensity to play exactly what the guitar "presents" is what makes these videos worth watching over other demonstrator/comparison videos. This is another stellar example of that gift in action. This small body excels at certain stylings, blues being one of them. There are plenty of musicians who will hear/play this and feel that they have found what they are looking for.
Paul please try an experiment. Have your tech change the Gibson strings to Elixir or Martin or D’addario guitar strings. Because I bet that guitar will open up
I've never been a fan of Gibson L-00 guitars and I'm afraid this 12-fretter hasn't changed my mind. Love the look of it though!
This reminds me of my first guitar--a 1968 B-25. It had what a friend referred to as that 'shouting into a pillow' sound. Never regretted getting rid of it. Traded it for a Framus Texan.
I never cared for the Gibson B-25 from the late 1960s especially the metal bridge ones. This guitar just needs time to open up and put something besides Gibson brand strings because they suck. I own many Gibsons and other brand guitars those Gibson strings suck
Ihave my grandpa's Gibson 12 fret. It has some light damage, easily repairable. My dad told me he remembered that guitar since he was a kid. I'd like to send it to Nashville, Gibson restoration for refinishing.
Very nice Gibson. And, I loved that little Blues tune, Quinton played at the end. Very nice indeed.
Thanks for the great reviews, always honest praise and criticism where needed.
I’ve tried Gibson small bodies before and none really spoke to me. This weekend I discovered this 12 fretter and I have to admit it grabbed my attention right away. Maybe it’s true they are all made slightly different but this one has a special big balanced sound to me that just resonates and incredibly easy to play. Very responsive to the fingerpicking style that I like. I own a collection of guitars. Martin OOO and OM. Taylor Grand Concerts. Larrivee D60 dreadnought. Even a Rainsong graphite guitar which sounds awesome and can be played in any type of weather because it’s durable like a tank. I’m actually trading in a couple of guitars and I’ll be adding this new Gibson tomorrow. Perhaps we are all searching for “the one” and this could very well become my main guitar.
I do not own a Gibson at present. I own Martins. I like this one. I have considered a J-45, but have plenty of mahogany. I have a CEO-7 (thanks to Quinton) and I love it. This L-00 sounds perfect for old time blues...and Quinton played it well. I, too, have a guitar purchasing governor, thank God.
Thanks. I had one of those but it never sounded that good and it was a 14-fret. Thanks, Quinton and Paul
What's the concept or benefit of a 12 fret?
It seems to allows the top to vibrate a bit more. Frequently nice little expressive guitar
In XII fretters the bridge sits on a slightly further back position of the top. They call it the sweet spot, because it's a larger area and that allow the top to resonate better.
I like the comfort of having a guitar that feels shorter in a way. Scale might be the same.
Bookmatched means the trunk has been cut in radial slices like tart.
On any spruce tree there are branches who fall off the trunk but the root of the branche stays. So the highest grade comes from in between the branches and the closer one gets to one the grain curves around those inner branches. That’s what you see.
Is that understandable?
I’m native German.
With my old, arthritic hands, I find 12 fret guitars easier to play. I play a Taylor 522 Mahogany, love it, but this Gibson is interesting. I too wonder what different strings might do to it's sound.
Those birthmarks are how you know it’s your guitar.
Hello everyone ..... I've owned this guitar for about a month. I come from martin 0028ec. Great benefits: it makes me a lot easier in figerpicking (I only ragtime blues). Defects: the intonation, even at the first keys, does not seem perfect to me. The martin 0028ec isn't perfect at this either. could it be a factory defect? Or is it typical of this type of very blues guitars with a short scale? How can I check? Thanks to everyone from italy for your attention
Those marks are in the wood grain where a side branch came out I had the same grain pattern on one of my guitars.
I believe they call the streaking in the wood Silking
ciao a tutti..... posseggo questa chitarra da circa un mese. Vengo da martin 0028ec. Pregi: mi agevola molto nel figerpicking (suono esclusivamente ragtime blues). Difetti: l'intonazione, anche ai primi tasti, non mi sembra perfetta. Neanche la martin 0028ec è perfetta in questo. potrebbe essere un difetto di fabbrica? oppure é tipico di questo tipo di chitarre molto blues con scala corta? come posso verificare? grazie a tutti from italy per l'attenzione
I had a 14 fret L00 rosewood and loved it. Sorry I sold it. But someone else mentioned “change the strings”. I am not a fan of the strings Gibson uses. That’s just my opinion.
Thank you for another good video.
I have the Epiphone el 00 pro (not relatable quality) but what are the best or good strings for boxy guitar? Like these those and mine i read elixir for example but i never use coated strings
Anyone?
Internal quality control makes sure the product has no defects. Defects cost customers and the Gibson reputation and money to repair or replace the problem. So the most profit is to internal quality control to assure the customer gets the product that they expect and performance. I have seen those type of marks on guitar tops and they could be how bear claw starts or similar type wood growth. Its organic and that is what organic does. Look in the mirror and you will see on your face different little differences here and there because you are organic. One positive thing those marks are good identifying your guitar if it gets stolen as they can't be removed and are easily seen.
Ahhh yes professor. Gibson quality control. Where they do one straight line going down the whole checklist
@mainchannelneedssub I think it is worse for their electronic guitars though a bad reputation has been established.
@@Monroenewhome You can think what you want or believe. However, when you probably done it enough times you do it all in your head and then draw a line through all the boxes. It doesn't mean they didn't give the guitar a check. Since they marked it as checked by a line through it then it was done. What do you think when they find problems they just send the guitar with that box unchecked through? Not if you want to keep your job. Believe me guitar companies keep an internal check on who handled the guitar they have shipped. If a problem comes from that guitar they know if it was a quality control problem who to tag for it. They are in business to make money not to go out of business. If a guitar company sells crap they soon will be gone.
It’s a nice looking small guitar 7:51
Love the vids
Very cool even if that tone is something you have to want. Lot of top end and a quick decay.
For this type of sound, I'd probably go for a Waterloo more. I like the larger Gibsons, J-45, Hummingbird, Jumbo, etc, but these don't inspire me as much.
Paul likes to deflect. See...this was a tree....i haven't learned my d chord yet....
I like this alot
Bearclaw Sitka.
Sounds tinny and not even close to as rich as the mahogany L-00
Sounded too bright and jangly, perhaps a different string?
Those are just grain lines and are perfectly normal.
Sometimes it feels like I'm listening to 2 scrubs.....
Lacks warmth
Don't see me ever owning a Gibson again.
Why? I’m curious
My Gibson J200 Studio is the best jumbo I've played, incredible guitar.
That sounded surprisingly crappy. I think the regular mahogany 14 fret works so much better.
If you spend enough money, they can make it look just like Formica. 🙄
The eastman e2200ssvsboo rules . Black sun burst varnish finish,red spruce top ,and walnut back and sides and 14 frett slotted head stock.
Can and will not stomach a cherry sunburst guitar.
This guitar is not impressive. Waterloo blows it away in my opinion. For less money also
Looks cool. Too bad it’s a Gibson. That’d have to play ME, and sand the name off the headstock, only then would I play it.