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Title: J09FM compared to a Gibson J100/150
Post by: Calvin on January 22, 2006, 05:17:48 AM

I like the Gibsons, but really can't justify the price tag of J150's (not to mention not all of them sound good), how does the J09FM compare? I am looking for that very Western Hollow yet punchy kind of sound.

Title: Re: J09FM compared to a Gibson J100/150
Post by: Randy_R on January 22, 2006, 10:02:06 AM

Quote from: Calvin on January 22, 2006, 05:17:48 AM
I like the Gibsons, but really can't justify the price tag of J150's (not to mention not all of them sound good), how does the J09FM compare? I am looking for that very Western Hollow yet punchy kind of sound.

Guitar Adoptions has sound files for the Larrivee, and have had some jumbo maples. I haven't looked lately, but I expect there will be an mp3 of one.

Title: Re: J09FM compared to a Gibson J100/150
Post by: FNG on January 22, 2006, 11:57:03 AM

I love my J09FM, and it sounds a lot better than the Gibsons I've played, plus I'm not a big fan of that painted pickguard, or the bridge. J09FM might be pretty hard to find, got a lead on one? Might want to look at the new Gibson CJ-165...looks intriguing.

http://www.gibson.com/absolutenm/templates/_gibsonnewstemplate.aspx?articleid=790&zoneid=2

Title: Re: J09FM compared to a Gibson J100/150
Post by: laughingskunk on January 24, 2006, 04:49:51 PM

I do like the Gibson J-100 extras I have played. They are less expensive-have no pickguard and were at one time maple. Not sure if are still being made and did hear some of them are now mahogany. I do believe Gibson makes some great jumbos- just have to check quality. I for one really like their mustache bridge. Never had the opportunity to play a Larrivee jumbo.

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