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Description
The Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar is a captivating blend of tradition and innovation, designed for musicians who crave a classic sound with a modern twist. This steel-string acoustic guitar offers a solid Sitka spruce top that delivers a rich and warm tone, perfect for blues enthusiasts and acoustic aficionados alike. Its compact body size makes it ideal for both intimate performances and casual jam sessions, ensuring comfort and playability without sacrificing sound quality.
Crafted with mahogany back and sides, the Blues King produces a deep, balanced resonance that fills any room with a soulful presence. The slim taper neck profile and rosewood fingerboard provide smooth, effortless playability, allowing you to glide across the frets with ease. Whether you're fingerpicking or strumming, this guitar is designed to respond beautifully to your touch.
A vintage sunburst finish adds a touch of classic elegance, while the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail ensure that this instrument not only looks stunning but also stands the test of time. With its distinctive tone and timeless design, the Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar is a worthy addition to any musician's collection, offering an authentic sound experience that captures the heart of blues music.
Key Features:
- Solid Sitka spruce top for a warm, rich tone
- Mahogany back and sides for balanced resonance
- Slim taper neck profile for comfortable playability
- Rosewood fingerboard for smooth fret navigation
- Vintage sunburst finish for classic aesthetic appeal
- Compact body size suitable for various playing environments
- Ideal for blues music enthusiasts and acoustic players
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Build quality
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The Gibson Blues King has a pressed, laminated arched back with no bracing, which was made in Nashville and shipped to Montana.
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Features and functionality
Setup and maintenance
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A common complaint involves the nut, where the E string is positioned too close to the fretboard edge, creating unusual string spacing.
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Comparisons
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The Blues King is described as more versatile and robust than the L1 Robert Johnson, suitable for plug-and-play in various settings.
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User experience
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One owner appreciates the playability of the guitar, noting its neck's slight V-shape and ease of play, akin to an electric guitar.
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Owners often feel a strong attachment to the Blues King, describing it as a guitar that "begs to be played," enhancing their engagement and enjoyment.
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The guitar’s big dot markers are highlighted as an appreciated aesthetic feature, contributing to its visual appeal.
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Use cases and applications
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It's noted for having a balanced sound that works well in diverse musical settings, making it popular among gigging musicians.
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In this photo, Daron Malakian is shown playing a Gibson Blues King during his acoustic set with Scars On Broadway during Summer 2018.
In this photo, Chris Martin can be seen playing one of his four Gibson Blues King 3 guitars. They were used extensively during the Viva La Vida recording sessions and on tour. The guitars were hand painted by the band's personal assistant, Vicki Taylor. This can be verified in this secondary source, which was originally posted on Coldplay's official site.
In this video of Jack Johnson singing and playing to "Home" with his Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar at hand.
In this 2011 late night performance, we see Will playing a heavily decorated Gibson Blues King. These guitars were used extensively by several members of the band throughout Coldplay’s Viva la Vida and Mylo Xyloto tours, from around 2009 to 2012. The guitar can be seen particularly well around 0:59.
"The only thing I regret is I didn't have them for the album, but on the next one it's gonna be full of them, and maybe a Gibson Blues King acoustic, and a Gibson ES-335 or two, but the Juniors are my main guitars for sure." - Fallon on which guitars he'll use on further records.
Marika Hackman usually does her live sessions with her Gibson Blues King.
At 0:37 we can see Sara playing a Blues King while performing "Walking With a Ghost" at KEXP.
Glenn plays his Gibson Blues King
4/13/2009 Glenn Tilbrook (of Squeeze and Glenn Tilbrook & The Fluffers) performed at Culture Catch Music Salon during lunch on Wednesday, April 8 after an interview by host Dusty Wright.
Filmed at Bennett Media Studios in the West Village, NYC. His chops on the Gibson Blues King were outrageous, not to mention his supple vocals!
Seit 2005 spielt sie bevorzugt ihre Gibson Blues King. Als Ersatzgitarren hat sie z.B. eine Les Paul Acoustic sowie eine Epiphone aus der Masterbilt-Serie.
At around 2:00 of the clip, you can see Butterfly Boucher play a vintage Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar (also modified with an Electric Guitar pickup). This clip is from a live performance at a radio station back in 2010.
This has been Raine's main guitar when performing with Our Lady Peace since 2009.
Un regalo de la colaboración con Gibson y usada mucho con sus bandas "Rancho" y "Gran Sur", una guitarra que desafortunadamente se quemó en el incendio del cuarto donde ensayaban. Información sacada de https://youtu.be/GlC-jUI7rhI (28:23). Usó esta guitarra con Nashville tuning para "Hipnotízame" en el MTV Unplugged de Fobia.
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