Gibson SJ-100 Walnut

Greg Ballantyne
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Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Nov 18, 2016 8:54:09 GMT -5

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Post by Greg Ballantyne on Nov 18, 2016 8:54:09 GMT -5

The SJ-100 Walnut appears on the Gibson website in their 2017 lineup. I haven't looked a lot at Gibson, so I don't know if this is new for 2017 or not. The tonewoods are Sitka Spruce and Walnut. I have to say I'm intrigued by it. I think I have to add this to the list of guitars I should check out if possible prior to adding a new guitar. The Ganadillo fingerboard really looks nice, and along with the open mustache bridge it's a striking guitar visually.
I need to find one of these and have a look at it.

In order of appearance:
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Seagull Maritime HG Dread
Seagull Natural Elements Cedar/Cherry Dread
Taylor 418e
Taylor 514ce LTD
Trinity College TM-375 Irish Bouzouki

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Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Nov 18, 2016 13:45:26 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by El Gull on Nov 18, 2016 13:45:26 GMT -5

It looks intriguing! I know that walnut and cedar in a MJ is a great combo. Cedar has a good bass response. So this spruce/walnut super jumbo may also be pretty balanced due to the bigger body size.

Seems the builders have really cottoned on to walnut.

Would be interested to know your impressions if you get to play one!

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Greg Ballantyne
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Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Nov 18, 2016 22:10:59 GMT -5

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Post by Greg Ballantyne on Nov 18, 2016 22:10:59 GMT -5

El Gull , I doubt I ever see one of these in person. I can't find one within three states. I went to a place listed by Gibson as a dealer, and the fellow running the place says he hasn't stocked a Gibson in over ten years. I told him I was looking at Martins, Taylors, and hopefully Gibson, but couldn't find the Gibson - his first response was "that ought to tell you sonething". I reckon it should......

In order of appearance:
Aria LW-20
Seagull Maritime HG Dread
Seagull Natural Elements Cedar/Cherry Dread
Taylor 418e
Taylor 514ce LTD
Trinity College TM-375 Irish Bouzouki

Greg Ballantyne
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Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Nov 18, 2016 23:00:45 GMT -5

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Post by Greg Ballantyne on Nov 18, 2016 23:00:45 GMT -5

El Gull , that being said.... check out the new Taylor 416ce LTD. It's a cedar top walnut guitar. It's in the new Wood & Steel - Robert Williamson posted a link to a .pdf of that publication on one of these threads....
The Seagull MJ I tried a few years ago was a spruce top on walnut. I still remember that guitar.... maybe I should have taken it home

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In order of appearance:
Aria LW-20
Seagull Maritime HG Dread
Seagull Natural Elements Cedar/Cherry Dread
Taylor 418e
Taylor 514ce LTD
Trinity College TM-375 Irish Bouzouki

emsparks New Member Posts: 15	Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Jul 13, 2017 20:52:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by emsparks on Jul 13, 2017 20:52:30 GMT -5 My 1994 J100 extra is not walnut, it's mahogany, but it is my main stage 6 string guitar!

CTGull Global Moderator MOD/ADMIN Posts: 4,634 Location: Connecticut Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011	Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Jul 13, 2017 20:55:03 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Jul 13, 2017 20:55:03 GMT -5 Welcome! I've seen plenty of your guitars on Facebook.
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emsparks New Member Posts: 15	Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Jul 13, 2017 21:04:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by emsparks on Jul 13, 2017 21:04:58 GMT -5 CTGull...plenty of whose guitars?!?!?

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Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Jul 14, 2017 4:41:56 GMT -5

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Jul 13, 2017 21:04:58 GMT -5 emsparks said:

CTGull...plenty of whose guitars?!?!?

Yours. I've followed you for a few years on Facebook. It's too bad you're a bit to far away to see you play.

I'm the one who posted the link to this forum when you where asking about the Acoustic Guitar Cabin Facebook group.

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Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Jul 16, 2017 14:30:22 GMT -5

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Post by Greg Ballantyne on Jul 16, 2017 14:30:22 GMT -5

emsparks , another welcome to the Cabin. I still haven't seen the walnut Gibson, nor did I get the walnut Taylor. I ended up with the other 2016 LTD Taylor, last listed below. I would still like to find a semi local Gibson dealer to have a look.....

In order of appearance:
Aria LW-20
Seagull Maritime HG Dread
Seagull Natural Elements Cedar/Cherry Dread
Taylor 418e
Taylor 514ce LTD
Trinity College TM-375 Irish Bouzouki

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