J09FM compared to a Gibson J100/150

[Calvin]

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.

[Randy_R]

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.

[FNG]

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

[laughingskunk]

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.