frenchie
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My main instrument is: 1994 Gibson J-100 Xtra Mahogany B&S.
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Post by frenchie on Aug 16, 2018 16:32:15 GMT
I've had two J-200's, one a 2010 Standard, the other a 94 special with Honduran Rosewood back and sides. I preferred the older one, but neither of them came close to my 94 J-100 Xtra with Mahogany back and sides, I just love that guitar.
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Post by Martin on Aug 16, 2018 17:21:52 GMT
A friend of mine had the J-200 with maple B&S and I really didn't like it - very quiet, subdued and unresponsive, which for a guitar that size was surprising and disappointing. He traded it a while back, but is inexplicably trading back on Saturday coming
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Post by scorpiodog on Aug 17, 2018 9:32:01 GMT
A friend of mine had the J-200 with maple B&S and I really didn't like it - very quiet, subdued and unresponsive, which for a guitar that size was surprising and disappointing. He traded it a while back, but is inexplicably trading back on Saturday coming Yes, they can be. But if you get a good one, they roar and are very dynamic and responsive. But they really aren't all good. You have to find the one you love. Or not. They aren't to everybody's taste and they can be a bit one dimensional. I wouldn't recommend any for quiet fingerpicking. It's not what they're designed for.
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Post by grayn on Aug 17, 2018 11:26:18 GMT
I've never even played a J-200. As much as sound/feel out trumps looks, I don't want a guitar. that in my eyes, is bordering on hideous. I have played many other Jumbo acoustics and some have way too much bass. There's no doubt that a J-200 can be iconic, in looks and tone. But in general, I much prefer a more focused sound.
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