Gibson or Fender?

[Kelcey Snyder]

Hey I'm new to Naznet and I am just wondering what you think. I love playing guitar and as many people there are on this site there has to be some who share the same passion for playing guitar as I do. Soooo. Which are you, a Gibson or Fender fan? Or...neither?

[Shea Zellweger]

Stradivarius :D

[Paul DeBaufer]

Hey I'm new to Naznet and I am just wondering what you think. I love playing guitar and as many people there are on this site there has to be some who share the same passion for playing guitar as I do. Soooo. Which are you, a Gibson or Fender fan? Or...neither?

Personally I like the sound of the old Fenders, but nothing plays like a Gibson, especially the vintage Les Pauls.

Which do you prefer?

[Kelcey Snyder]

Personally I like the sound of the old Fenders, but nothing plays like a Gibson, especially the vintage Les Pauls.

Which do you prefer?

Very true, vintage LP's are amazing! Especially, the classic 59' LP. My whole life I have been a huge Gibson fan because my favorite guitarist played a Les Paul, so I have always like the Les Paul. However, over the past couple of years that has slightly changed. I own a Gibson Les Paul Standard 2003 and I love it. However, I do like the blues sound that you can get from a fender.

[Kevin Rector]

I play a Martin acoustic.

[Benjamin Burch]

I play a Martin acoustic.

A little jealous....

[Kevin Rector]

A little jealous....

Don't be jealous, I don't play it well. I'd rather have less of a guitar and more guitar skill. In fact, I'm so bad at playing that I had to get a good guitar to help me sound that much better.

It's a DCX1E which is for me a fabulous guitar and it does sound great, but a lot of "purists" wouldn't be caught dead playing it because it has a composite body. It was the only Martin I could justify for what I use it for, which is personal edification (it is the least expensive Martin I think). Also, I got it used for a bit more than half price of new.

[Hans Deventer]

My bass is a Epiphone Thunderbird so I guess I'm in the Gibson camp.

[Benjamin Burch]

Kelcey,

I know you have no idea what guitar I play, and you're just dying to know. I'll tell you!

- My electric is an Ibanez, but if I had to choose between your two choices, I'd say Gibson fo' sho'

- My main acoustic is a Breedlove.

[Kevin Rector]

In the spirit of the thread, I thought it'd be fun to share pictures of our guitars. I only have the one guitar, but some of you (Gary Creely where are you) could share a lot of pictures.

So here's my baby as it sits in my office this morning. The picture was taken with my phone so the color is a bit off. This is probably the last acoustic I'll buy:

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[Paul DeBaufer]

Don't be jealous, I don't play it well. I'd rather have less of a guitar and more guitar skill. In fact, I'm so bad at playing that I had to get a good guitar to help me sound that much better.

It's a DCX1E which is for me a fabulous guitar and it does sound great, but a lot of "purists" wouldn't be caught dead playing it because it has a composite body. It was the only Martin I could justify for what I use it for, which is personal edification (it is the least expensive Martin I think). Also, I got it used for a bit more than half price of new.

I'm so bad that I don't actually play guitar, but I play with it.

When I couldn't learn well enough to be in the band 30+ years ago I became the soundman-something I was very good at. But still have my love of musical instruments and pray for God to give me the talent to actually play.

[Kelcey Snyder]

A little jealous....

Ben,

Jealous because he has a Martin or that he can actually play?

[Kelcey Snyder]

I guess I will share my baby as well! http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v271/49/65/154300890/n154300890_30262027_6660.jpg And here is my other guitar being played by my cousin. They are both Gibsons and I will forever cherishhttp://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1861/49/65/154300890/n154300890_30316651_4454.jpg them!

[Kelcey Snyder]

Didn't mean for those pictures to come out so BIG! Lol.

[Shea Zellweger]

I guess I will share my baby as well! http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v271/49/65/154300890/n154300890_30262027_6660.jpg

That. Is a sweet beard.

[Hans Deventer]

Here's my bass (and me).

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[Benjamin Burch]

Ben,

Jealous because he has a Martin or that he can actually play?

Since he said he can't actually play, and I can (kinda) - I guess jealous of the Martin. My Breedlove ain't no pushover either, though.

[Scott Moseley]

I've got a Gibson without a case......... (not really, but its a cool line)

[Benjamin Burch]

Picture of me playing my Breedlove. It's the clearest picture i have for the time being

[Pete Hohmann]

If it's electric, I am definitely a Fender kind of guy. Give me the quack of a vintage Tele and I am a happy camper. On the acoustic side of the equation though... I play one of two Breedloves - either a 6-string jumbo maple, or a concert sized 12-string.

[Jim Franklin]

My personal physician's name is Fred Fender and he plays cello.

[Kevin Rector]

If I were to get an electric, I think I'd want a Telecaster. But if someone wanted to give me a Les Paul I wouldn't punch him in the face!

[Kelcey Snyder]

That. Is a sweet beard.

Ha ha! Well thank you. I can't grow any hair on my head so I make up for it on my face lol.

[Kelcey Snyder]

I've got a Gibson without a case......... (not really, but its a cool line)

Scott,

What kind of Gibson is it?

[Cynthia Prentice]

My husband plays a 1932 Martin acoustic and a 1977 12-string Takamine.

[Gord Evans]

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I play a 1964 Fender Esquire which I bought new. I also play a 1963/4 Fender Precision Bass which I acquired in 1970. I have a 1989 Martin D18 and a 1969 Aria Classical guitar. I use the Esquire and the Martin most frequently to lead Sunday morning worship.

My next electric will be a Paul Reed Smith. My next acoustic will be a Takamine.