The Gibson Jumbos: A Short History, featuring Eric Treleaven

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@davidwonpu353 2 года назад

The day I was finally able to walk into Guitar Center, point to the brand new Southern Jumbo on the top shelf and say “I’ll take it” was one of the best days of my life.

@MrMh722 10 месяцев назад

That’s awesome

@regularjim3193 2 года назад

I inherited a Southern Jumbo from my Dad. It was one step above firewood when I got it. Missing and broken braces, broken tuning knobs, a homemade whittled out bridge in the wrong place. it was poorly refinished in Natural polyurethane around 1970. Cowboy frets worn down nearly to the fretboard, and you could have driven a truck under the strings. Best I can tell it's a 1946 model, based on the script logo, no banner, no neck binding, no serial number or FON of any sort. I had it restored by a highly regarded luthier about three years ago, retaining the original tuners, pick guard, and silk screen logo, new braces, new bone nut and saddle, new rosewood bridge, neck reset, and a new nitrocellulose sunburst finish. He also managed to clean the stains off of the parallelogram inlays to make them bright and shiny again instead the color of nicotine. I know you're not supposed to refinish old guitars, but in this case, the damage was already done. Now I have an heirloom quality instrument with a new life. I could've bought a new one for less than the luthier bill, I felt responsible for making sure this piece of history was done right.

@Gongasoso Год назад

Now don't forget to play it 😉

@JohnnyRebKy Год назад

That’s really cool!! I had a Advanced Jumbo but I lost it in a house fire 🔥. A new one is 5k now so I bought another Martin D28 instead. I’ve had it a couple weeks now but I still have the itch for a Gibson. It seems I just can’t be happy unless I have both 🤦‍♂️

@Gitfidlpickr Год назад

@@JohnnyRebKy That is why they have credit unions. I'vE purchased several pricey guitars via credit union (automatic payment )(painless)

@JohnnyRebKy Год назад

@@Gitfidlpickr I’m not in the habit of buying things I can’t afford. It leads to trouble. If I don’t have the money I don’t buy it

@Gitfidlpickr Год назад

@@JohnnyRebKy Good for you Johnny.

@JoeBlolow 2 месяца назад

Just bought my dream guitar tonight, a J-45 TV. Ive been wanting one for 10 years now, and finally felt the time was right as far as money and where I’m at in life. Truly a milestone for me as I never thought I’d see the day I could do this. A lot of hard work.

@pwayne3580 2 года назад

My dad gave me his ‘63 j-45 when I turned 16. It’s been my main cannon for my last 30 years. It sounds better every time it gets played. I’m giving it to my son.

@dave42177 Год назад

You are lucky. It took me a long time to even try a j45. I Never even considered one. Never even liked Gibby acoustics. Now, 20 something yrs later I realized it's the most magical guitar ever created. I've got some great Martin's. A great Guild. Larrivee, Taylor, etc. I bought my first J45 last April and barely touch any of my other acoustics now. Actually ended up buying a second j45 in October. For strumming and singing. Nothing else comes close

@kelley71 Год назад

I am an amateur hobbyist guitar builder. I have studied for years. Sir, this is probably the best video I have seen for Gibson history. Great job.

@wubstepgrandma 2 года назад

Billy is my favorite string whipper running today.

@williamknell864 2 года назад

Duke Levine's piece was gorgeous! Also, Rick's C&W is beauty.

@BizarrePudding 2 года назад

Duke Levine is beyond description as a player (and a hell of a nice guy as well!)...I saw him live in a bar in NYC years ago...He did a solo electric instrumental version of Strawberry Fields Forever that had my head spinning for weeks afterwards...Glad he's getting some well-deserved attention and appreciation...

@BizarrePudding 2 года назад

Wow, you've outdone yourself this time Keith, which is saying something!...This is amazing!!! I have 3 Gibson acoustics - an mid 50s L50, a '46 LG2 (both bequeathed to me via family ALL of whom played Gibson acoustics beginning the late '30s/early '40s) and a 2004 Songwriter (one of Ren Ferguson's last designs for Gibson) which I got last February for $1700...They are ALL absolutely amazing guitars (though none of them are true Jumbos and the L50 is an archtop)... I can go on forever about all of this but I'll just say THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video...It might sound crazy to say but I believe that despite their long, storied and highly influential history, Gibson acoustic guitars somehow get the short shrift in some strange way...hopefully this video goes a long way to correcting that... All the players in this vid sounded exceptional (Molly Tuttle on that J-200 - WHOA!) but thanks in particular for giving Duke Levine some exposure - he deserves to be much wider appreciated, his playing in this vid actually got me a little teary-eyed...(Not criticizing but did your namesake Mr. Richards not get a mention along with his famed Hummingbird?...Maybe he did, I'll keep an eye out when I re-watch) And finally remember the old adage - Good ol' boys play Martins Bad boys play Gibsons Choirboys play Taylors Thanks again Keith, this salvaged what has been up till now a thoroughly crappy week!

@ChaddSullivan 2 года назад

Those songwriter models are consistently excellent

@BizarrePudding 2 года назад

@@ChaddSullivan Thanks, yeah...seems to be a Gibson model that flies under the radar somewhat... based on the experience I've had with mine over the past year I'd say they well worth checking out if you're in the market...

@SELKCOMM 2 года назад

Molly Tuttle!!

@DBCisco 2 года назад

IMHO, Gibson went to crap with Norlin and ever since. You have some of what I consider "Real Gibsons".

@DaveJacoby 2 года назад

The missing fact is that "Jumbo" was the name of an elephant that was part of P.T. Barnum's circus. I know this is Five Watt World, not Name Explain, but if we know Dreadnaught is the name of the first battleship, we should know where this name came from as well. Great work.

@Terribleguitarist89 2 года назад

I never knew the origin of the word. That's pretty cool.

@michaelgallagher3640 2 года назад

It's called Jumbo because of its size, not because of a circus animal that died 50 years prior.

@DaveJacoby 2 года назад

@@michaelgallagher3640 the word "Jumbo" exists because an elephant is big, and only existed as Swahili for "Hello" before then.

@eljison 2 года назад

True, but the Martin Dreadnaught was specifically named after the battleship of the same name. The Gibson's were not named after the elephant.

@DaveJacoby 2 года назад

@@eljison then where did the word come from?

@philcory5043 2 года назад

Bitten by the J45 in a shop in Germany. I finally got mine only last year. Thanks for your video. I can confirm Gibson Acoustic Guitars are life changers 😎

@ohrofax 2 года назад

which shop ?

@philcory5043 2 года назад

@@ohrofax the acoustic guitar one 😎

@williamsanderson9279 2 года назад

What a "Jumbo" SH. You captured the storied history and the sonic essence of Gibson flattops perfectly with superb playing examples of guitars most of us will never play, great pictures of vintage guitars and a story that keeps us engaged. Home run!

@robinleebraun7739 2 года назад

Wonderful short history. Can't believe the tones coming from those Gibsons.

@ericwarrington6650 2 года назад

The amount of detail and stories of lore in this video are really incredible Keith...I'm blown away...I really know very little about these guitars...Its fascinating

@Gratefulman1965 Год назад

I’m an owner of a new 50’s series j50 and it’s a beauty. Lightweight, resonant and a nice tone out of the gate. I wanted vintage but could not afford one. I notice you stated the j50 beginning in 1950 but it actually debut in 42’ but put on hold due to war until 47’ when it was added to production. I love many Gibson oldies but the j50 is to me in a class all it’s own. Thanks for this video!

@Superjet113 2 года назад

I just bought a Takamine Jumbo a month ago. Been waiting for it for 2 years. I always wanted a Jumbo just because it was BIG. I never knew the history of it, so this is very interesting. Thank you 5 Watt World!

@ChaddSullivan 2 года назад

I set out to find myself a great D18 half a dozen years ago. After playing more than one hundred guitars, I came home with a 2016 J-45. As it ages and opens up, I love it more and more. I did eventually buy a D18, but it has made its way out the door because this J-45 gives me what I want to hear from an acoustic guitar.

@MSStateBulldawg83 2 года назад

Keith, I'm a 50 year player and always tune in to listen and learn. I enjoy the detail. You always do your homework. Thanks, 5 Watt World.

@mtacoustic1 2 года назад

In my modest collection of guitars, the Gibson J-185s are my favorites. I have matching 6 & 12 strings in natural built in the Bozeman shop. It helps that the shop is only 150 miles away & I know some of the staff from my college days!

@DemoDick1 2 года назад

When I lived in Bozeman and was actively gigging, it wasn’t uncommon (at all) to run into Gibson employees. The rhythm guitar player in one of my bands had worked there for decades. Oh, the stories...

@f.duranleau4416 2 года назад

I once played a vintage Gibson Advanced Jumbo from the late '30s and the sound and tone that came out of that guitar was absolutely magnificient, incredible!

@minimalistmusician 2 года назад

This one was so engaging! I didn't realize how much I love those Gibson flat tops until now. Thanks again for having me. You're a great human and you tell fantastic stories.

@fivewattworld 2 года назад

Thanks for making the video with me Eric. You did great stuff for this one. I really appreciate it.

@edryba4867 2 года назад

Great HUMAN? As opposed to WHAT? But seriously, Keith Williams has indeed become an EXTREMELY good host for these Five Watt World videos. I have enjoyed every one of them, especially those made about guitar brands that I own! If someone from Network TV actually were to grow a few brain cells (and don’t hold your breath waiting for THAT to happen!), our Mr. Williams just may find himself doing some high-dollar gig, being the face and voice of some informational weekly Network TV show. Hey, it could happen! After all, I wound up Directing network television!

@ryaneggleston4585 2 года назад

Keith, you beautifully blend storytelling and history and leave me inspired to play. Well done as always

@fivewattworld 2 года назад

Thanks Ryan

@edphaze6550 2 года назад

This video helped me identify and learn about a Gibson acoustic guitar that was left to me by my recently deceased Uncle. Based on this video, and other research I’ve done, it’s a beautiful example of a 1969 J50 with the round shoulders. I’m a big fan of the channel, but this video was of particular interest for me, on a personal level.

@davidqueen5098 15 дней назад

I just subscribed to your channel and it’s very good. I was given as a gift from my uncle who taught me everything about how to play guitars. He went to Gruen and picked up a jumbo 200 that was made in Montana when they closed that factory down they made 32 of these of which I have number 28. It’s an amazing and beautiful guitar, spruce top rosewood sides, mahogany I love what you’re doing here showing all these very cool guitars. Thanks from a new subscriber.

@stillkickinbandgeorgianbay900 2 года назад

Great personal documentary on the history of Gibson jumbo flat tops. I am blessed with inheriting my father's 1939 AJ Gibson, and an uncle's 1942 D28 Martin. Both are exceptional guitars with very different voices. Thanks for the entertaining information.

@shawnneal2608 2 года назад

Always thee best!! Mr. 5 Watt!!

@texhaines9957 Год назад

Yes, an Adam Buckwald guitar, an Iris ABe with Adirondack top and Rosewood back and sides! Great to sing with!

@matthewmcclure3181 2 года назад

Duke Levine's playing is stunning. Another really well done video by 5WW, especially providing clarity around the 254 different models Gibson launched in the 30s-50s. Collecting and playing pre-war guitars is a major passion, and I'm been fortunate to own instruments from a wide range of companies from this era. At the risk of making a comment that won't be received well, Gibson pre-war guitars rank 4th behind Martin, Larson Bros, and even a few models of the higher end Oscar Schmidt brands (Stella, Sovereign, etc.) in my opinion. I kept and still play a 1929 L-1 and a 1934 Kalamazoo so I think my comment has more to do with their iconic competition than suggesting Gibson's weren't good instruments. However, it's led me to a negative bias for post-war Gibsons that I need to reconsider. I was really impressed with the Southern Jumbo showcased in this video. My biggest takeaway is an intent to take another look at a few of the models from the 40s and 50s, maybe the 60s too. As far as modern guitars are concerned there are so many exceptional makers today that I don't really think in terms of brands for new guitars (it's now more instrument specific).

@fivewattworld 2 года назад

Dukes Southern Jumbo IS a head turner alright.

@matthewblanchard9301 Месяц назад

Keith once again thank you, you have indeed the best podcasts on all things musically. Not enuff emphasis on acoustic guitar playing, for that is where most of us start playing. Although I don't own one, one of my favorite acoustic guitars is a Gibson J-200, from the aforementioned George Harrison's Here comes the sun(which was conceived in Eric Clapton's garden to Jimmy Page's Black Mountain Side (played on Big Jim Sullivan's J-200) to alot of early Stills and Young and Dylan on Nashville Skyline to everyone else in-between. These Jumbos especially the J-200 has that very special color depth sound, not to mention easy on the eyes. Again thanks for this special acoustic five watt world.....🕶️

@kenhughes4715 5 часов назад

God I loved this!

@deangianotti906 2 года назад

always a good day when theres a new short history video :)

@jasonodell79er 3 месяца назад

That Freddy Fender arrangement was ridiculous.

@promerops 2 года назад

Some beautiful guitars and beautiful playing. I'll be returning to this video many times, I think! Thanks, Keith.

@elduderino7916 2 года назад

After about 25 years of playing guitar I finally bought my ‘forever’ guitar a few years ago - a Gibson J-45. It was worth the wait. A year or two ago I left a comment on another 5 Watt video, asking if a J-45 short history might be in the works. “It’s on the list” was Keith’s reply. This was also worth the wait. Another great video. Thank you - you made my Friday night.

@jsirius94 2 года назад

Excited to give this a watch, the best acoustic I've ever played was a Gibson Custom Shop SJ-200 at Bernunzio's in Rochester. Wish I could have afforded it but it was a dream to play and sounded amazing. I'll be honest that I never really gave Gibson their due respect when it came to acoustics until I played that one

@Leel3ones89 2 года назад

Sweet story about "Elderly Instruments". They're pretty close to me. And I've always wondered why Gibson left Kalamazoo. Thanks Keith as always super entertaining and educational. And Rick sounded identical to JP in that video, to me at least.

@larrywarrenmusic 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the info!!! Also introducing me to Duke Levine....wow, I am hooked. Did some digging and love what I see & hear!

@HenryPipes 2 года назад

I have always been a huge Martin fan. Been through D15's D-18's, D'28, all of which were fine but nothing spoke to me like the day I found my 2009 J-45. It is my once in a lifetime guitar. It reminds me a lot of Rick's guitar. Amazing instrument.

@shacklord 2 года назад

I have a 1944 SJ that my dad left me. What a big crisp sound it belts out. It really can growl, when you use a thick gauge pick.

@fivewattworld 2 года назад

Wow, nice guitar!

@SeanKerns 2 года назад

Took me a few days, but I've been looking forward to this one. Great job, Keith! And the playing is great!

@petertiffany8096 2 года назад

I have a '93 J-30 that I have had since brand new and it is awesome! It is very special to me and my sons!

@jdguitarmusic 2 года назад

Keith - I’m becoming very repetitive watching your channel, in that I’m ever more effusive in my praise of your videos with each new release. I really love the ratio of facts to playing examples in this video - it really widens the experience when you can hear stellar players playing great guitars in amongst the stories of those guitars. And thanks for confirming which model of Gibson Pete Townshend played in the Sheraton Gibson. Man do I wish I still had my J-160E … Thanks again for the great videos Keith.

@stevebazin127 11 месяцев назад

Wow! Duke Levine plays with so much soul.

@samuelhatman8995 2 года назад

Keith? You touched the heart of this Gibson guy today. Your work is a treat, nay, treasure to absorb. Your history in education counseling shows in complete robust detail. I play regularly and publicly my Gibson J 45 Red Sunburst. It is studio quality, albeit modified to bring the voice of the woods and over glued processes of the mid 60's. My family is Gibson. And we are realists. So stay in the saddle a long time, I will eventually support. My own channel will grow as well. You are the best soil to nuture all who seek to make the most music from the least gear! Awesome!... Sammy, playing now 64 years.

@fivewattworld 2 года назад

Thanks Sammy!

@stewartmproductions 2 года назад

Excellent as always Keith. 2013/1936 AJ Reissue here. In a room full of Martins, Larriveés and Taylors that were exceptional, the Gibson spoke to me. Glad you got your custom dream guitar.

@mairenared 2 года назад

Great video Keith. Back in 2012 I'd been looking for a good acoustic for some years and tried out several Martin D-28s and Gibson J-45s, unable to choose between the two models. On a trip to Bilbao in northern Spain I went out for a stroll and stumbled on a guitar shop which had a J-45 in the middle of the shop window. I went into the shop to try it and it really spoke to me. It had a beautiful rich but well balanced sound, perfect for all styles, and I loved its simple unfussy looks. Needless to say, I bought it on the spot and have enjoyed it immensely ever since. I totally agree with you about the quality of the instruments made in Bozeman. Definitely a smart move to shift production of their acoustics to that part of the world.

@macdaddyblues1 2 года назад

Just popped for a custom shop j45 12 fret (44 made).... best decision ever. Owned a lot of Gibson electrics over the years... they are truly making some great instruments in Bozeman right now. Thanks for an amazing video!!!!

@kingzurk 2 года назад

The little snorlax in the back made me smile

@timbaxter9932 2 года назад

Best "A Short History" video yet. The live clips add sooooo much more to the story!

@richardgreen6857 2 года назад

Particularly enjoyed this one Keith (and the follow on live stream)...I always dreamed of a Gibson Hummingbird and I've played hundreds of Gibson guitars; awkwardly I've never ever played one I liked enough to drop the money required on one. A year and a half ago on my 60th birthday, I bought my dream instrument: a Boucher Limited Edition Studio Goose, with flamed Walnut back and sides and an Adirondack Spruce "Moon Wood" top (apparently it was harvested on the last full moon of the growth season in August 2016...) It plays incredibly well, is a masterful piece of luthier's art work, they're hand built in Berthier-sur-Mer, Quebec. Still, every time I'm in a retailer of Gibson instruments, I try almost every Gibson Acoustic in the place...and I just can't find it.

@larrybethune3909 2 года назад

Shout out to Eric from Port Credit Ontario!

@Chiller01 Год назад

I love Gibson’s acoustic guitars’ chaos. Its the opposite of Martin slightly condescending precision. I have a modest guitar collection and two of my favourites are a 32 Gibson L00 and a 55 small guard Southern Jumbo. The warm woody tone is just exceptional. They are so much more than cowboy chord strummers.

@mefirstandthegimmiegimmies5160 Год назад

Went on a vacation last year to Bozeman MT. Best vacation I have ever been on. Scenery was breathtaking and also got a chance to stop by the Gibson factory located there. And the Villa Music shop in town directly works with the Gibson factory so you get to try out fresh built guitars there. Just an amazing experience and recommend if you're in the area stop by Villa Music at least and check out their guitar vault.

@Artytype1 2 года назад

Thank you Keith. Integrity is hard to find online these days. Love Gibson through their ups and downs.

@glenkepic3208 2 года назад

Great work !! Have a Lyle (FIL name sake) Dove. From '70 or so....Loves a Snark. saw a 160 style at a shop years ago. Shop guy scared. All good.

@cherrypickerguitars 2 года назад

I’m a dyed in the wool Martin guy. I’m 64. For my 60th I bought a 000-28h Martin. The “Gibson” scale length was a revelation! I don’t currently own a single Gibson - acoustic or electric (I’m a Fender & Gretsch guy) I’ve owned a Martin CEO4R for years - it looks like a Southern Jumbo, but plays and sounds like a Martin - it’s that scale length, again! This vid has made me determined to get some sort of Gibson Jumbo! Dam it, Five Watt World! You are supposed to help me shed instruments! Not give me “GAS”! Peace -(another superb vid!) thanks!

@scottkidwellmusic9175 2 года назад

Thank you, Keith! Love the Short Histories! A lot of information packed into this one- appreciate the hard work, and all the sounds. I might need to start looking for my 'forever' acoustic...

@bryonkidder6199 2 года назад

Great work once again! Thanks for doing what you do

@guppybill 2 года назад

"What a long strange trip it's been." Thanks for confirming so much of my own experiences with Gibson acoustics.

@unclelefteye3166 2 года назад

Excellent work, as always, buddy. And thanks for the visual "shout-out" - I happened to be watching this one with my teenage daughter, and we both got the biggest laugh out of it. It will be a moment we will always share - thank you for that.

@fivewattworld 2 года назад

@nonsuch 2 года назад

Cool vid! I bought a brand new J-45 Rosewood in 2004. It sounds like it's recorded, compressed, mixed, mastered, and coming out of a great set of speakers as I'm playing it. I couldn't be happier with it. It's hard to believe it's already 18 years old!

@robertgandy1519 2 года назад

Thanks for another great short history. I always look forward to your new videos.

@bobdekett 2 года назад

another great short history - nice to see acoustics - thanks Keith!

@jamesshaw476 2 года назад

Another great video Keith! Always a pleasure on your channel🙂

@lindsayandisaac Год назад

What a rich story! Thank you! We need a video about Guild acoustics now. :)

@TurboGibby-bh8bu 2 года назад

Thank you Keith!

@Thesongstaysthesame 2 года назад

Such a nice way to spend part of my Friday morning!!! Love the videos Keith!

@tomculhane6648 2 года назад

Excellent history, Keith. Thanks!

@juniperj Год назад

Michael Nesmith had a Gibson J200 which I saw on a recent trip to the CMHOF in Nashville. Since then I've been really intrigued by this model and the other Gibson Jumbos ... thank you for this video!!! so informative and concise at the same time as always ❤️

@michaelstanger6907 2 года назад

Very well done, Keith! Gibson's flat top history is very complicated, and you did an excellent job describing it all. I've been a guitar player for 56 years; A Gibson was the first good guitar I ever pla'yed, but I only came to appreciate their quality gradually. For many years, I played Martins. My first truly exceptional guitar was a Gibson 1939 Advanced Jumbo, purchase from a friend. This guitar actually landed me a job at their Montana factory 10 years later, as I was only one of 2 employees who knew that model. (Ren Ferguson was the other guy.) Their power doesn't come from only the long-scale neck; the AJ only has 19 frets. Losing the last fret allowed the bridge to move upward just a bit, placing it in the body's sweet spot. The AJ was Gibson's first authentic recreation of one of their historic vintage guitars, and the Montana factory''s first attempt at building these re-issues. A lot was riding on them for the company. I was lucky , as I was able to buy one of the first 100 or so made, and it has been my go-to acoustic flat top ever since. These days, I own more Gibsons than any others. One is especially rare, an early plectrum 4-string guitar. What was especially interesting to me was we both agreed on a Gibson neither of us own. A friend's wife's 1957 Country & Western is still my favorite all-round Gibson for it's playability, volume and tone. I'll never own it, but I still love to play it when I can.

@slingknees 2 года назад

Amazing to see a guitarist from my home featured on the intro- awesome tune! Currently -35 degrees c here in good old north bay Ontario!

@fivewattworld 2 года назад

Eric hit it out of the park!

@picksalot1 2 года назад

Thanks for giving the Acoustics some love. I used to have an old B25 12-String. Nice guitar, it had the internal cross brace and screw system used to keep the top from collapsing. It had a beautiful sound. I gave it to a friend whose Guild 12-String was too big. After some time, he wanted the guitar to sound louder, so the original bridge was replaced and some other work was done to it. Gone was the beautiful sound. It makes me feel like crying when I think of what happened to that guitar. 😢

@andymelendez9757 2 года назад

Wow those demos w Duke, Billy, Rick and the others made my night! Thanks so much! WELL DONE

@seanadair5628 2 года назад

Best episode yet. The amount of work that go into these is incredible, thank you for doing what you do.

@tonyfdesign 2 года назад

Great job Keith. These videos are so fun. And I can only imagine the amount of work involved. Well done! Whenever you show that b/w photo of the old Gibson plant I think how amazing it would be to go back in time and tour that facility. Imagine not just the cool guitars but the characters making them. The old tools, jigs, stacks of old growth wood, the “power”equipment. Even the cool old cars in the lot! American craftsmanship at work!

@wallyinthebox1 2 года назад

Sweet info. Thanks Keith

@hendrikgruber5407 2 месяца назад

I play the guitar since more than 20 years and finally could buy my first Gibson yesterday, a 1968 Hummingbird that has seen quite a few miles on the road, a real player and not a collectors item. I hope all of you can get the guitar of your dreams one day, it is worth the wait.

@JeremiahL 8 месяцев назад

I have a SJ-200 made by Ren Ferguson. I've played dozens of Gibson guitars, and there none other that come close.. It's a real pleasure to play. I also have a 1936 Gibson L4 that my dad bought off a hippy at the world fair in Seattle. I will keep them both until I die.

@telebender 2 года назад

Wow, I came to check this out b/c I love Keith's vids and my favourite acoustic is a Woody Guthrie Southern Jumbo my wife had custom ordered for me in 2012. Imagine my surprise as I'm watching from the intermountain west of the US and I see someone featured in the intro from my Northern Ontario hometown - Just Awesome! Made my day.

@JohannesLabusch 2 года назад

So many great players in your demo clips! Molly Tuttle! Jake Workman! Luke Divine, I mean Duke Levine! My one gripe is your description of the pick guards on the Everly Brothers model as "cosmetic". I have played a couple of these next to my J-185, and I feel like those monstrosities have a very real acoustic feature, which is to strangle a lot of life out of the top.

@keithl7939 2 года назад

Really interesting video. You've nicely steered us through the complex history of an iconic group of instruments. I have a Custom SJ200, bought about 10 years ago, in the style of the early SJ200s - rosewood back and sides - and it plays a dream. Can barely believe the sound when I pick it up. I love Martins (I also have a D35) but this is unbeatable.

@justinchilds1593 2 года назад

Really great video Keith!!! I learned a lot on this one. I love that Elderly Instruments was mentioned. I purchased my first Norlin era Les Paul from them in the early 2000s.

@robgerety Год назад

This is great. Thanks.

@gtr1952 2 года назад

I have been AWOL in the hospital for the last 18 days. Those sweet Gibson acoustic tones are the best sounds I have heard since breaking out!! Thanks Keith, appreciate you much!! 8) --gary (Roc-ish 8)

@fivewattworld 2 года назад

Hope you’re in the mend man.

@zumbaRdie Год назад

thank you for posting. i enjoyed every minute and I kept going back to the clip of Freddy Fender song. Nice playing

@johnnysabino2779 2 года назад

Jake Workman! Great playing!!!

@ericwarrington6650 2 года назад

Oh man...as usual your timing is impeccable my friend...thanks Kieth... good day for this

@fivewattworld 2 года назад

Thanks Eric

@Stratocus 2 года назад

Another excellent and informative video; Thank You! Now I'm wondering if you're planning on a short history of the Gibson L-Series acoustics?

@wayneharrison6621 2 года назад

I bought a Hummingbird knockoff at Ellman's, remember them, back in the 1970s here in Atlanta for $100. I must have lucked out and gotten a really good copy, because it played like a dream. I was jamming with some friends one night when one of the guys there thought it was a real Gibson, and swapped guitars with me, letting me play his Martin D-28 for the rest of the night. I later sold it after I bought an Ovation 1621 Custom Balladeer at a used guitar shop on Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain, it was either Music Exchange or Atlanta Music Exchange, it was a long time ago. Really miss it now, wish I could have it back. Great video, brought back an old memory.

@sidneysnottley6414 2 года назад

Great episode - Cheers.

@tomp538 2 года назад

Thank you Keith for another amazing "Short History" episode, on Gibson guitars. Brought back memories of my dad and his Gibson guitar.

@okayestguitar66 2 года назад

Awesome, as usual! Thanks Keith.

@johnkehe9082 Год назад

Great episode. Just about to pull the trigger on an SJ. And great to see hometown hero and friend Duke Levine.

@danielcoleman4807 2 года назад

Great history, good educational video. I have been a Gibson player for 40 years, acoustic and electric. I love the Jumbo 150 I have had fun with for many years. Only a Gibson will do.

@robnamowicz8073 2 года назад

Fun Facts to Know and Share! I bought a J 160 E back in 74 at Masaminos on the east side of Detroit, a square shoulder early 70s Kalamazoo guitar. It sounded great acoustically, and the pickup just got used to bolster a second feed on a track, plugged through an amp or with a transformer into the board. In the quest for better sound I mounted a humbucker in place of the P 90. When backing out the screws on the P 90 I found the top of the guitar was tapped to accept the screws, the wood itself. Wow, did that make it hard to mount the humbucker having to start 6 screws all at the same time! Two years ago I finally found a luthier who would put a piezo under the bridge and change the existing tone knob to a volume knob for the passive piezo, and give me a stereo output jack, Dave Collins at Ann Arbor Guitar. Now I can plug the thing into a big amp and it thunders a great acoustic guitar sound without big feedback trouble by blending the two pickups for a sweet spot. It is a great guitar, just acoustically it sounds great too. Great work Keith, you must know you create a lot of shopping! The least gear my foot!

@jackbyrd4921 Год назад

Another player that was famous for using the J 200 other than Elvis Presley was Greg Lake he was said to have had about a dozen different J 200 and I heard in an interview of him Saying how he loved that you could play the most quiet part on that guitar and then play the most powerful piece on it as well . A Gibson acoustic is one instrument I dream of owning if only....

@Peasmouldia 2 года назад

Brilliant overview as always. Once again improved my knowledge of the subject no end. We were starting from a low base admittedly... Thanks and blessings KW.

@timchalmers1700 2 года назад

50 years ago I could not afford a Gibson Dove (I still can't), but a friend of a friend had an Alvarez Dove for sale. I still have that guitar, and yes, it is the finest guitar I have ever played. People are astounded by the way that guitar sounds - not my playing - just the guitar.

@guycalleddave 2 года назад

Love your work

@aseltzer144 2 года назад

As a fan and owner of Gibson guitars, I truly enjoyed this historical account of their flattops through the decades. My sole bone of contention is with the dismissal of the Norlin era guitars as substandard. I understand the problems inherent in having ownership by a parent company from outside the guitar industry. That said, I don't think you can paint all of the Gibsons from that era with the same brush of lesser quality. My '73 Hummingbird continues to be amongst my favorite instruments. While I tend to think of Gibson as a short scale manufacturer the Hummingbirds of that period had 25.5-inch scales lengths which make those Hummingbirds somewhat unique. Gibson's neck profiles were always to my preference, e.g., compared to comparable Martins of the same day. and this Hummingbird plays quite nicely with nearly 50 years of aged tone to match. For me, it's the guitar that I do not intend to trade.

@michaelstanger6907 2 года назад

I agree. The biggest thing about the Norlin reputation, I think, it it's lasted so long. Norlin made some very serious mistakes that damaged Gibson's reputation very early in their ownership, and the mistakes were all directed at saving Norlin money. A very stupid reason for a product that was never popular because it was very affordable. Norlin soon realized their mistake, though, once the Gibson sales collapsed on them. The management tried very hard afterward to remedy their beginner's errors. I think, however, even their best efforts were never good enough to actually result in guitars as good throughout the entire line as the older ones that were made just before the Norlin take-over. The Gibson guitar had developed such a consistent distinctiveness as a brand that every customer expected they would get some special qualities of sound and appearance that only Gibson could deliver. Once those expectations failed, so did those special expectations. That's the basic flaw in allowing money to overcome craft. It takes a guitar guy who understands the craft to make a guitar business succeed. And that only comes when someone at the top has worked at the bottom, getting sawdust up the nose from hands on the tools. The business part can be learned pretty easily, but understanding the product is a lot harder.

@chrisforrest4581 2 года назад

Outstanding video Keith ! The incredible playing, history and design info throughout make this one of your best yet. I'm lucky enough to have a 64 J45 that I bought as a kid for $190 and the tone of that guitar is just magical. Listening to Duke Levine makes me want a 50's Southern Jumbo man that was beautiful. Thx