Why Everyone Should Own a Gibson J-200 Acoustic Guitar!!
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- A classic since its birth in 1937, the J-200 (or SJ-200) has been dubbed the "King of the Flat Tops," and has a tone "that everyone should own." Originally made with Rosewood backs and changed to maple in 1947, these big beauties became a staple in early country and rock music. Today we check out multiple models and what makes them each special. Let us know what your favorite version is… leave a comment and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more acoustic guitar goodness!
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This vid should be called, why everyone should have a spare 5 grand on deck
everyone does...they just blow it on stupid shit
@@user-otzlixr ?
@@user-otzlixr why would I not leave my neighborhood?? learn to comment with intelligence
@@soofitnsexy
Come back to earth bro.
@@soofitnsexy Haha, u gotta grow up even beyond average wealth and surrounded by rich friends to think like that.
I dare say that it's impossible to sound bad with this guitar even if you play bad. The irresistible tone that comes through is the most gratifying sound of any guitar made.
I think you are spot on with your "most gratifying" description. I am so fortunate to own a fairly small (6) collection of awesome guitars I have been able to accumulate through 50 years of saving for or trading for. Gibsons, Guild, Adamas. Even a D45. I love and play them all. But the one that always puts the biggest smile on my face is my 2002 '53 Reissue SJ 200. I could never part with it.
@@MESpen-ob7rp Ah..yes, a "Lucky Man" indeed! I can't justify the expense now at my age, but I'm hoping somewhere up there there's one waiting!
I have one and love it. After having it, other guitars just don’t sound the same!
I don't have one. Instead, I have a 1996 Guild JF55 which is great Jumbo acoustic and many people have told me, in no way inferior to the Gibson. All the same, I never had the chance to compare it with a J200. Which may be a good thing because if the Gibson sounds much better to me, I 'll be sad. There is absolutely no way I can ever afford to buy something that expensive, again.
@@theo9952 The good guitar is the one that makes you wanna play it. I have a j200, and I love it, but if you re happy and creative on your Guild, then don't waste time comparing, we're already low on time to play, at least I am ;)
@@GuiR3X you are right
The maple one is killer!
IVE GOT AN SJ200 ORIGINAL FROM 2019 AND A J200 STUDIO FROM 2012 WHICH I HAVE BEEN USING FOR LIVE GIGS SINCE 2012….2/3 NIGHTS A WEEK AND IT HAS OPENED UP BEAUTIFULLY. I CALL IT MY GENTLE GIANT! LOVED J200s SINCE I FIRST SAW ONE IN 1961…PRICE 180 POUNDS! THE BEST ACOUSTIC EVER…ICONIC.
Page used a j200 maple on zep 1 for the whole record.
really???? wow
....except for the electric bits...
@@Tiggerinas yeah, no shit
@@Tiggerinas thanks man! I knew I was wrong somehow all those years...
Don‘t ya say?! Did he?!!
There was recent NYT a article about how guitar sales had skyrocketed during this plague. The quality and diversity of the instruments made now is literally fantastic. Whether everyone needs one is another matter. I played one (maple)at our local store. Very resonant and great projection, but too large for me at this stage of the game. As far as price goes, in the late sixties, I worked overtime on construction for months to save to buy a Gibson Hummingbird. 50 plus years later it is still with me. Even with a few setups along the way , the “annuity” cost has been about 10 bucks a year. The latest Gibson models are an even better value.
LOL "plague" with a mortality rate of 0.3%.
Dang. I bet the Hummingbird still sounds as good, if not way better than the day you were finally able to purchase it. I rlly want a D-28, older j-45 or A Waterloo for my next guitar but next guitar is gonna be earned via playing my music live and I’m pretty jacked for the day. I think everyone having an instrument is a good thing, especially if they buy rlly nice ones, realize they don’t have time anymore and sell the them for cheaper than they bought it. lol.
I'll always loved all the Gibson acoustics!.. Big like from cologne
I love the Gibson J200, looooooove, but I don't own one. I have a jumbo GUILD, and it's all I need! However, I'd still love a J200 simply because I'm addicted to guitars. Wahi' Valleys
I know how you feel about the guitar addiction.
Everyone should, just not everyone can. They sound lovely. The heavy poly epiphones don’t come close.
Like always gentleman, marvelous and informative. I own a j-200,maple from 1990,one of the early pieces to leave the new Bozeman factory. It is wonderful but...the rosewood looks and sounds great! It is like a disease...must have more guitars...
I liked the one with the dead strings. You should do a "old strings vs new strings" video
I have a Martin, Taylor and F-hole Eastman, and they’re all great guitars. It took me a long time to first, find one that wasn’t sold by the next day, but 15 years later, I finally was able to get/afford one from The Music Villa in Bozeman Montana. Mine is a 1957 reissue blonde custom. They are very pricey, but the sound is amazing. It’s my new favorite. For those of you waiting/wanting to get one, you won’t be disappointed. Words of hard learned wisdom here, “DO NOT LEAVE YOUR HEADSTOCK TUNER CLIPPED ON WHEN PUTTING IT AWAY”!! The finish is Nitrocellulose lacquer, and it will react to the rubber on the tuner. It was a Snark by the way. Anyway, it melted into the lacquer and now I’m dealing with how to fix it. ☹️ None of my other guitars have had this issue. I wish Gibson or the guys at Music Villa would have warned me about this. But don’t let this stop you from getting one! They’re iconic sounding guitars with a lotta great history from famous players over the years. They’ve also been used on thousands of great recordings and hit songs!
An incredible instrument, that just happens to be a work of art also.
I think I like the Maple more. A little more definition on the high-end. Both outstanding though.
Well worth the pilgrimage to MV to see so many exquisite J-200's..
Reading some of the comments regarding the obviously unaffordable price of this guitars for most people, may I respectfully suggest you guys try the Epiphone version? $499. It doesn’t sound like this Gibsons, admittedly, but it’s not that different. It does not sound 10% . Companies have flagship products. Aspirational. For wealthy people and pros. But Gibson has no frills versions (expensive, but way less than the standard) that sound pretty much the same (just like those fancy ones with the inlays sound no better than the ones played here). And the Epiphone’s are all right. My ¢2.
I've got j200 tried the epiphone j200 like it very much sorry didn't buy it maybe next time epiphone good guitar
The Epiphone j200 sounds bad. I tried one. Gibson g45 for $800 sounds better
Just ordered a 1937 prewar SJ 200. It’ll take 4 months, hope its worth the wait.
Why so long?
@@andrewgeg1 probably shipping from Japan
Greg Lake's favorite guitar. Lake owned 6 or 7 Gibson J-200s and even recorded Emerson Lake and Palmer's iconic 'From the Beginning' with a J-200.
I am 51 and have been teaching Guitar on a community school now for 15 years and have just received a 5,500$ bonus as a thank you for my services. Guess what I am going to treat myself to? Sometimes, things take this long.
I waited over 20 years to finally score my SJ200. I completely understand what you are saying. Oh, and congrats on the bonus! I hope you found your SJ!
For all those that cannot afford a J200 there are the 90's J100's out there that are awesome with just less bling and all of the Gibson tonal Glory.
Jut get a CJ818 n if you get the correct one will blow away the J200 Gibson.....Yamaha
Is it just me or does Quintin always talk over Paul during the intros? 🧐😄
I'd love to hear the quilted & Brazilian Rosewood in a follow on video.
I’d love to own one, except I don’t have a spare $5000 lying around when everything is overly expensive already
Paul you should showcase this one with ur super thumb
Built in reverb.
Great video. Quinton always knows how to showcase a guitar's strength. Can you guys do one on the Gibson Firebird acoustic dreadnought?
Always loved and wanted one of those.. I'm not the biggest fan of maple but I'd still love to have one.
We've done a few videos over the years featuring the Firebird Acoustic. ua-cam.com/users/musicvilladotcomsearch?view_as=subscriber&query=firebird
Played a 69 at a mates house the other day, unbelievable experience. The hype is real. Put a Taylor 714 to absolute shame.
Just beautiful guitars..
ok you talked me into it... buying one tomorrow
The 1957 J-200 it is for me!🙌🏾
Design one for Quinton and do a short run. Would be a hugely popular guitar and he needs one.
I'll get a Gibson j200 when..I get promoted to Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. Now am A1C.
does Paul play the guitar?
Such a shame that the old guitar wasn’t tuned or so it seemed to me. Great stuff any way.
It would be so hard to decide which one to get 🤯 they’re all so different and beautiful. I think I’d have to take a week off work and just play on all of them
These guitars just scream Townes Van Zandt!!
I knew Townes, back in the day, along with Guy Clark... We hung out at my friend's place in Austin TX back in the late 70s. I was and am a huge fan. He couldn't sing for shit, but his writing and playing were amazing. Miss that dude.
I really want to love these, they are so big and beautiful, but I've never played one and thought they sounded good for the price tag associated.
Ok, here’s my must have acoustics at this point, granted it’s currently ordered based on affordability. A Martin Dread (likely mahogany), a J-45, and then a J-200. They are all big for me, but the tone just grabs you and makes you convince yourself that you will grow into it. I love my 000-15SM, but if you were to recommend an island guitar between the Dread, the 45 and the 200, what would you choose?
With a 300 Chibson J200, everybody can get their hands on one!!!!
What a guitar i would spend hours playing theseee
Simply beautiful, I want a 57 please!!!
Hi good morning from here I am based in Maldives. I am very impressed with the sound tone from Gibson acoustic with its November sunburst. I really intend to buy one with Mahogany back and side with November sunburst. But your place is not easily accessible from this part of the world.
Not many places are easily accessible from Maldives 😀. I’ve had a look in a few Music stores in Colombo, SL but theres limited items there too. Obviously the humidity is a factor there.
Quinton, J200 all the way!!! I want to see yours…. If not , a hummingbird or j45!!!
I’ve morphed into a Martin and Gibson man … You can as well ! 😉
Everyone should own at least two J200s.
I own one and plan to add another.
@@Southernguitar74 I own 9 & plan on seeking psychiatric evaluation. 😎
After playing a J200 and owning one, all other guitars in my opinion, pale in comparison to overall sound and tonal qualities. Having owned Taylor and Martin and a couple of others, it,s this guitar I always keep coming back to for that fuller sound. I also have to agree with you both, everyone should own one. I would love to hear the sound differences between the 50s, 60s, 70s 80s and 90s built models.
For studio recordings in song mixes , Martins can have that thick full sound too. And Gibsons can sound thin. I would say own maybe 2 or 3 acoustics for studio work and see which one fits the song the best. If on a budget, play the one that’s most comfortable.
I couldn't believe, because it is so reasonably priced, that the Martin 000-15 was the best guitar over and over when I toured Sweden and played the coolest acoustic guitars in many guitar shops. One out of three spoke to me extra, and I bought that very one. That was then when I was looking for my main thing. Then and now I can definitely say that the J200 offers a completely different thing that I also love. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get one, but I doubt it will ever be my main thing.
My SJ200 is the best guitar I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned a lot of nice guitars.
Any tonal difference in a maple vs quilted maple vs flamed maple or is it purely aesthetics?
Got one, and it awesome.
Would be great to sit in a room and play all the different J200. Only when the planets align or if you live in Bozeman Montana. 😎
Ive seen the comparison video on the j200 and the super D. But you really should compare a Martin J40 to the Gibson J200. Two jumbo comparison of the top leading acoustic companies
Next up:
Why everyone should own a mansion.
Arf arf and a Lamborghini 👍🏻
My only question, what hank Williams tune is that lol I've been saving up for a rosewood studio.. people barking about price, they are made in USA and go along with Taylor's pricing as well so wth is the problem?? Save up then buy one..
...even with "dead strings", Quinton just makes it sing...!
I purchased one about 10 years ago and sold it did not like at all.My personal opinion. I’ve had other Gibson acoustic guitars that I’ve liked far more.
Was that Tequila Sunrise Quinton was playing? near the end?
Hi Roan - nice catch - not sure I nailed it, but that's the tune that was in my head. Thanks for watching!
PS - you're a badass player - nice vids!!
If they brought the price down to $1500 Cnd then they could own one
Ok I hear some videos that say that the SJ00 is the nicer one and the SJ stood for super jumbo, and the J200 is plainer one. But then I see some that the J200 is the nicer one is the, and the SJ200 is the studio. Which is it? I need to know.
There is no difference..... the official name is SJ-200 but often times we just call it a J-200. It's the same guitar. A studio model does have less inlays, bindings etc...
@@TheAcousticLetter thank you
Where I live and our exchange rate I'd need a mortgage to afford one. 😢
It looks to me they didn't play the standard if not what are you comparing with the standard should be there
which ones better this gibson j200 or yahama apx 600? thanks
What is the first song u start out playing?? It’s driving me crazy
Thank
In your dreams, Paul...
This is why we need Universal Basic Income so we can all own one
My wife disagrees lol 😁
And the universal income needs to be high!
You want universal income, go live in a communist country. Here in America, you work hard for what you want.
@Jim’s hobbys you work hard....and get very little in return
@@hotlov72 well I have a brand new Harley, every gun I’ve ever wanted, a $16000 Lionel collection, and a brand new Martin HD-28 (Just to name a few of my many hobbies). Tell me again how I get little in return? Here’s a piece of advice that schools don’t teach you. Get into trades and don’t dump $50,000 on a college education you probably will go nowhere with. Blame yourself before you start wanting communism in the USA
While that'd be nice, J200s have never been built with the intention for the model to be affordable and available for everyone.
If only... if only Epiphone would build a Jumbo with a light, thin ( maybe satin ) finish that could at least approach the tone of the Mighty Gibson J-200, for us po-folks that just can not pull off the purchase of the Gibson... dream on poor boy... I believe that if Gibson/Epiphone would build one, they would sell a ton of them... are you listening Gibson/Epiphone? Just sayin'
They have .... check out the new Epiphone inspired by Gibson... all solid and nice quality... finally. And they got rid of the hideous long headstock.... finally!
I think you could see into the future! They did just that lol
If someone needs a house painted i will gladly do it for you for a gibson sj200 hahaha
I disliked every one I've tried. Liked the j45 much more.
I am definitely not convinced. With that narrow nut width, they are definitely not for me and my finger picking.
Mine is 1.725”.
@@patelrestilla7311 Yep. Narrow.
It’s another Tequila Soulshine
Eveyone should own one? Like we all have 5k hanging around! I would actually rather by a Bourgeois for that money, but thats my own personal preference.
Next up: Why everyone can't afford a Gibson J-200
They are huge
Why shell out several thousands when Sigma (Martin) produce their version for $1500 AUD They sound and play beautifully but even if you're rolling in dough you're insane to pay so much for nothing more than a brand name on the head stock. I've been playing for over 50 years and I was a brand name snob but I'm better now
Why don't you play
Meant to say the standard
Don't understand comment
Why do the Gibson guitars sound so....idk....stiff?
They do not sound as full as a Martin, and yet, not as treble-like as a Taylor.
It sits somewhere in the middle.
It's just not for me.
Buzz, buzz, buzz. Never heard it with an Eastman, that buzz, buzz, buzz
Does the pre-war have a chunky neck?
A man can only dream, if only my wallet could assist me 😂😭
*everyone with 4200 bucks
Dead strings on a quality guitar is an insult.
Gotta have them all but ain't got the money loll
Beautiful guitars WITHOUT tobacco sunburst finishes!
Guild f50/55 is better
Ridiculous title. Sure, 5 grand. Being we are talking "everyone" - please due send me one for the price the vast majority of serious, yet mortal and conventionally employed, acoustic guitar players will spend on one of their most significant guitar purchases. THat's sure not 5K.
Lighten up Dave.
Dave Johnson i totally agree with you,there’s no place to gig right now so how can these stupid ass morons promote this,not everyone can afford it,especially during this pandemic,thank you Dave for your comment
Michael Vaughn hahahaha you’re weird.
No one’s putting a gun to your head saying you have to buy this, do you get this worked up over marketing in general or just stuff you’re salty you’re too poor to buy?
Dude, let the man talk. It’s unbearable to watch with you always talking over him
Give me 4 to 5000 dollars so I can buy one.
can we get a better guitar player to play these?
Quinton is a good guitarist, but althought he's an excellent picker, but i just don't like the way you strum an acoustic, in fact , i hate it! Sorry dude!
Sales pitch. I've never wanted one. I have tried them..just not for me.
Save 3.50 a day for 5 years and the j200 is yours.
Maple i would say slightly better tone🐻🤗👍
Damn I wanna go out and buy one of these right now. Hell of a damn guitar.
Cause everyone has that kind of money. Good for you.
Quit your whining.
You want one of those guitars for free?
Less money in booze cigarettes cars let more money in one good guitar that you will have your life long 😉
matzac97-Seriously, I used to spend $20 a day on booze and cigs-do the math! Quit both and bought a beautiful USED SJ-150 for $2500 last year and haven't looked back.
The Gibson j200 is my favorite acoustic guitar
These big boys sound great. On this demo the maple takes it.
Great sounding guitars!!
I've owned some very.nice guitars. My '06 SJ200 is just magnificent. It's the best guitar I've ever owned. It's the Steinway of guitars.
Great Video. Love the big tone response from the SJ200. In my opinion, love the sound of the maple but prefer the look of rosewood. Cheers
She will be mine, oh yes she will be mine