Gibson J100 Xtra Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Pros: Classic Gibson style and construction at a relatively low price, great sound
Cons: None to speak of

The Gibson J-100 Xtra acoustic guitar is a part of the J-200 Super Jumbo line that the Gibson Guitar Company introduced in 1937. As the name of the line suggests, these flattop acoustic guitars are distinguished by their jumbo body style...

Pros: Great presence in tone and in appearance
Cons: Gibson need to take more care of final finish.

This is simply a beautiful guitar. Compared to other Gibson acoustics in the Jumbo or Super Jumbo range (like the SJ-200) it is plain, but compare it to any other high end acoustic and it is beautifully yet simply adorned. I actually think that many of...

Pros: Awesome sound, action, construction, 'Cache'. Good pickup. Same sound and construction as J-200 no frills.
Cons: Need to lower action; file saddle+tweak neck. Then perfect.

To really appreciate it. I walked into my local Guitar Center (widest choice of nice guitars around, for anyone who has one near them) with a little over 2 Gs in my pocket, and a memory of how Gibson LG1s, Fender Kings, and Martin 0018s just had left a ...