Choosing the Right Gibson Acoustic | J-200, J-45, Hummingbird & L-00 Explained

The Gibson Montana range contains some of the most iconic acoustic guitars in history, some would argue they are on the level of house hold names as the Les Paul & SG! Keiran takes a look at 4 of the most well known Gibson Acoustic models and has a look into what sets them apart from each other.
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0:00 - intro
1:12 - SJ-200
2:26 - Hummingbird
3:36 - what's the difference between the Hummingbird & Dove?
4:17 - J-45
6:42 - L-00
8:43 - what's your thoughts?
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[@foxsufer]

I’ve been fortunate to play quite a few Gibson’s, and they all have there different uses fantastic guitars, but for me personally, the best all rounder SJ 200 it’s got the low end and the top end projection is fantastic

[@Tonetwisters]

I am blessed to own a J-200 from 1991. Thing sounds fabulous! Try some Martin RETRO MONELS on these Gibsons! Mediums! Sounds fantastic!

[@timmanc]

I bet it does mate 😃. I’m close to pulling the trigger in a hummingbird, I’d like the j200 but its now over 5k in the Uk and I just can’t justify that. Hummingbird is circa 3.5k.

[@trevorleehinson]

Proud owner of a Custom Shop SJ-200 and a 50’s Reissue J-45. Love both of them. The SJ-200 has a much slimmer neck, which I normally wouldn’t like, but it’s actually perfect - I have played 5+ hour gigs with it effortlessly. The J-45 has a much fatter neck, and is simply louder / more projection, but the finish on it almost makes the guitar feel like it’s plastic. Nevertheless, it’s called “The Workhorse” for good reason as it’s built like an ox and can take a sever beating at gigs, only to come back asking for more.
Do I have a favorite? No, it’s like picking your favorite child. I will say that I’m more careful with my SJ-200 as it feels more like a museum piece than a working man’s guitar; it’s more liberating to play the J-45 and go wild with it. Both are equally good and useful in the studio as well as live performance.

[@benwillis124]

Wonderful review! Any opinions on the Epiphone line? For my old ears, I have to listen hard to tell them apart.

[@jimmycollette9209]

I'm a Martin man from the get go. I have two rose wood martins and went looking for a d-18 and come home with a j-45. I got my mahogany guitar and one by far sounds and plays better than my martins. I have the hd-28 and d-35. I still love my martins but the Gibson is getting more playing time. The j-45 came with the lr baggs vtc which I don't like.

[@lucborot2219]

Hi! I'm the happy owner of a L00 standard, which I bought 2 years ago. I was proud of and pleased with my Martin D16, but then I had to convert, having seen (felt? heard?) the light ;). I'm short and plump, and not very young anymore, hence my difficulty with dreadnoughts' height of body: my right shoulder eventually aches when I play my D16, so when I decided to get a Gibson, the SJ-200 was out from the start. I then tried the Aj-45, that sounded great but was still in the 'too high' family, then with a thought for Lightnin' Hopkins' style, I tried the L-00, which was heaven to my eyes, ears and right shoulder.
It may seem a very weird way of selcting a guitar, but I haven't regretted my choice ever since.

[@guitarguitaruk]

Good to see you tested out every available option to eventually find the right one for you! The slightly more sloped shoulder of the J45 would have been my initial choice but like you said it was still a little "too high" for you so glad the L-00 is the perfect fit. Still sounding and playing great?

[@mmiller6873]

Thank you. Own a couple Taylor acoustics, however been thinking of trading them in and picking up a nice Gibson Acoustic.

[@Winterfell1066]

Taylors are their thing just like Gibsons have their own thing. keep your best Taylor and buy a Gibson too.

[@THEMIGH3Y]

Thanks for this video I finally understand different

[@mikeycroucher4299]

Ordered hummingbird ❤ LH kieran the one without name on headstock, this one in video must be new modle for 2023 ?

[@pauloneill7939]

Songwriter EC standard for me, i prefer it over the, too bling custom model.

[@joeniloperez7465]

Nice tone

[@jonlieberman997]

Nice video

[@milesbandit.]

what kind of microphone is that?

[@milesbandit.]

great video by the way!

[@paulbanner9612]

Get a Lowden 👍👍

[@marcuse.9522]

99% came here to see the models then purchase form aliexpress.. lmao