Gibson CJ165 Rosewood Compact Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)
Sitka spruce top. Indian Rosewood back and sides. Active preamp.
Overall User Ratings (based on 10 ratings)
Submitted May 6, 2014 by Stephen Halton in Roseville, CA
"My Gibson CJ 165 Acoustic"
The Best
Sound
Get a better player
Features
Mine is a dream come true
Ease of Use
Perfect
Quality
Like all Gibsons:FOREVER
Value
You get MORE than what you pay for when you get this Guitar
Manufacturer Support
Never had problems
The Wow Factor
FELL IN LOVE WITH IT AT FIRST SIGHT!
I am 91 years. UNTIL DEATH DO US PART!
Musical Background:
Have been playing for 80 years
Musical Style:
Country
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Submitted December 30, 2007
"Do yourself a favour & go and try one out, you will be surpised"
I am very pleased with this guitar & have no intention on replacing it, the sitka top has a tough nitro cellulose finish which is great as it has no scratch plate. One minor criticism is the active preamp which does not get anywhere near revealing the guitars true acoustic qualities when amplified, (I would suggest installing a high quality preamp for performing). Apart from this, this is one cracking guitar.
Sound
Acoustically the guitar has a warm & rich sound & souded great for strumming,fingerpicking & fast lead runs.
Features
Top quality materials inlude AAA rosewood back & sides, sitka spruce top,lovely abalone rosette & real MOP inlays. The ebony fingerboard is a real treat to play with fast easy action
Ease of Use
Very easy to play, everyone that has played it are surprised by the sound & by how light it is.
Quality
This instrument is meticuously made & exudes the quality & finish of a premium guitar which will last many years
Value
You can bargain as I did to get a better price, but price aside I tested it back to back against approx 15 other guitars including Gibson SJ200, Hummingbirds, Emmylou Harris Model,JC185 etc,Various Martins incl Eric Clapton Model(2nd preference), but overall this one had the best sound & I kept going back to it.
Manufacturer Support
No problems
The Wow Factor
Stunningly beautiful, congratulations to the guys at Gibson
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Rock,Blues & Comtemporary
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