GSWJ - JP Reviews the Gallagher Jim Hurst Signature model 

I'm about to turn 70 and have been playing since 1967 mostly electric but when my daughter commandeered my only acoustic guitar a 1978 Ibanez AW-50 I lost interest as I live in a high-rise and neighbours don't like Marshall amps shaking their walls. Then I saw your Epiphone inspired by Gibson video and went straight out and purchased an Epiphone Hummingbird got it set up by my favourite tech Leo and I was in Heaven. Then I went mad again and purchased a Sigma GJA-SG200 Grand Jumbo Acoustic and have been playing my callouses down to my fingertips. You've been such an inspiration JP my electrics are packed away gathering dust while my acoustics are hangin' on the wall waiting to be played every day.

Was in the Gallagher shop a couple days ago and played tapered jumbo that was the most unique sounding guitar I have ever played. They are killing it.

I had no idea you played with the Sullivan Family! I used to travel with them occasionally back in the 70's. I had great affection for Enoch Sullivan and all of them. Enoch was very gracious with me. I was just getting into bluegrass at the time, and fell in love with them. I was able to meet Bill Monroe, and many others through them. I was very surprised to hear you played with them! Now to find the videos!

sounds fantastic! perfect G chord indeed...

Love the tone and sparkle! Gallagher builds them right!👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

Sold me! awesome interview, I respect "straight shooters"! Rave on lads.

Happy New Year JP from Headland, Alabama! I sure wish you'd come back to Bama and spend a winter! You and I could be pickin' on the porch in T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops! I learned something new today too. Jim Hurst was a Truck Driver? So is this Jim! I take my B-Bender Telecaster with me Coast to Coast! In fact I was in Nashville just last night, hanging out at the Music City Bar and Grill and my good friends "The Music City Playboys"!!! Roll on 18 Wheeler!

first video sets the bar very high . . . that's cool with Jim saying he's got two and this one's for you . . . its cool knowing Boucher in the north and Gallagher continuing the tradition of the classic AMerican steel string guitar that Martin / Gibson, then Taylor started + added (pours a shot on the ground) and then dropped the torch but hopeful the luthiers you mentioned . . .

What an awesome way to kick off 2023! Love the guitar it sounds amazing.

J. P. My name is Ross Goodrich and I have the Jim Hurst Signature model #6. I really enjoyed your review on RU-vid. And the sunburst was a visual surprise as I’ve only seen the natural finishes before. I’m wondering what number your guitar is? Jim told me originally they( Don/ Steven) we’re going to build 25 signature models, I wonder if the new owners plan to build more? Anyhoo I think you presented that review in a very truthful and honest way and anyone who might be considering purchasing that guitar should feel much better about moving forward towards owning one. Live Well Ross

Total excellence of chomping at the bit to deliver, the leaping of the notes under your hand, the thing magic projection canon. It's an INSTRUMENT to play the living crap out of ringing like a bell. Massive sound profile, plays like a dream beast.

JP said that you would be surprised ,or something to that effect, about how many great guitar players are living in and around you, well JP Cormier is someone who is in my backyard, so he was so right!. Just like listening to an old friend.

Eagerly await JP's reviews of guitars because I know they will be honest. My only problem is that he reviews a lot of expensive boutique guitars that I will never be able to afford but I guess there are players out there with deep pockets. But he does get down to my affordable level at times and thanks to him I have purchased a Yamaha LL-TA and LL6, and an Alvarez MD70BG, all great guitars. Keep 'em coming!!!

Epic guitar from an epic builder with an epic legacy in the hands of an epic player . . . Absolutely Epic!

I would surely like to get my hands on a Gallagher. Seen a few, never played one....

John, that was nice description on how you address the shoehorning of the sound into the video stream around 9:20. With that in mind can you comment on the "relative loudness" in the room with respect to other guitars and/or a rating such as moderate, loud, very loud, top 10% of loudness?

I always look forward to these review videos! Thanks for bringing the great content. You're responsible for me ALMOST buying thousands of dollars worth of guitars

The way you describe the guitar beautifully as "Just chompin' at the bit to deliver" makes it sound like a thoroughbred ... Yeehaw !

"Dear John" ... Just Luvvv that Song ! Anyways... Happy New Year 2023 to You and Yours... Bring on this years reviews and presentations ... Always enjoyable and rewarding to view and hear your opinions... Thanks Chris...🤠...

Love the reviews👏👏👏

The burst on that flat top looks just killer. JP - thank you for the explanation on the recording, nice to know how it's done. I'm saving for one of Robin's beauties, but once that's been done, perhaps a Gallagher 🤔 might look real nice beside her

Always enjoy your guitar reviews . . .

Happy New Year JP ! Always worth staying to the end.

Great show JP

Beautiful guitar!

Happy New Year to you and all the Gang!! great guitar

i luv-luv these little films, so great

What an interesting take on a review . Thank you so much .

Wonderful tone on that Gallagher guitar!

Beauty JP! Sounds wicked.. Thanks for the great review.. 😊🎶🎶

Ironically what you have described was very similar to my visit with David this past June. He gave us a tour of the shop and allowed us to play the guitars on display. There was one G45s that called to me. It had a small defect, but that did not matter to me, I took it home. Lately I have been playing my Boucher Studio Goose, but I need to wake up The Gallager and give it some love again. Wishing you and Ginger a Happy New Year along with David Mathis. Ralph!

Sounds an amazing guitar

Damn you rock those glasses John!

Claire Lynch has a couple of "Gals" from her many years on the road. I would think, as Jim has been her sideman off and on for what ? 15 years or more, that she might enjoy this model for her upcoming 70th birthday. Whatcha think, JP ?

Nice Lows highs and mids on that guitar imagine what it will sound like when it begins to open up absolute Monster !!

Very very sweet instrument!

Nice... regards JP.

Jim Hurst and David Mathis are two class acts! I look forward to meeting you at Don Gallagher Day!!!

It has a “ nut saddle “ 😂. Good stuff J.P. You made my day. Couldn’t stop laughing for a few minutes. 👍

nice one dude..

A G1bson J45 killer!. Beautiful sounding guitar, and as usual, great playing JP.

Wouldn’t have been a terrible thing to hear Dave talk a little about how the specs were arrived at.

John, enjoy your channel immensely. Ever do any reviews on Takamine guitars?

The "nut saddle" part had me laughing my head off lol

I have 22 guitars ranging from Morton to Taylors guild but I still go back to this little OM you won’t believe it blue ridge this guitar has inspired me to play longer and play precise it is priceless I got this guitar two years ago from a place in Crescent city I traded a banjo for it one of the best investments I made if you heard this guitar it sounds like your guitar that you’re playing now such a great sound projection unbelievable and it’s Spruce top mahogany back and sides mahogany neck but it is priceless the sound just projects in just wanted to share

I heard that nut saddles were made from Brazil nuts, but due to CITES the nuts are now sourced from east India, LOL. Seriously though, what a fantastic guitar, thanks for sharing. Happy new year, John,

Here is an idea. You were asking for ideas for a Gibson to review. Get a Standard J45. You can compare with the Gallagher and the Texan. A 3 ways battle!!! 😁

Thanks for the great info - could you share what model the mic you are using is ??

Love your Videos how can I order a Boucher guitar?

What type of pick do you use J.P. and what thickness I'd guess 1.5? Sounds great!!

JP, could you review the Seagull line of guitars

I’ve only played one guitar that played like that. It wa not mine. Still looking for one.

How did you get that huge crack on the top?

JP Please understand that we love what you are doing with guitars and gallagher particularly, here comes the but. WE can hear the tone of the guitar much better if you slow down. the notes are just running together when they need to live thanks you

Nice guitar, shame about the finish checking. Wondering if there is a way to remedy that problem?

1 3/4 or 1 7/8?

OMG..(picks up face from floor)

Is it vulgar to ask what these Gallaghers are priced at?

Love a boomy bottom E.

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BHxp1XCiyqg.html You definitely nailed it. If I'm asked to pink one from two tickets, one to your gig, one to Paul McCartney's, I would go with yours.

Sounds great but the finish looks bad where to top of the bridge meets the body treble side. If your going to spend $5,000 on a guitar it needs to be perfect. These boutique guitars loose a lot of value after the first purchase. It's more for folks with deep pockets.

Super guitar salesman let me guess.. This Guitar is far superior to any Martin guitar