Most of my experience with Gibson's was in the 1960s and early 1970s. (I think the Dove my first husband bought in 1970 was actually made in 1967.) I always liked playing Gibson's because I have a small female hand and most Gibson necks are narrow. It's a more comfortable guitar for me to play.

I no longer own a Gibson -- they went the way of my first husband.

I also no longer have the body and physique I had before the 1980s when I met Tom (Curmudgeon) who was an incredible cook.

Now I have two guitars: Tom's Guild (not sure what model -- 1960s or, perhaps, earlier) and a, umm, Chinese-made "Mark II" which has a sweet tone and lovely action. I paid $50 for it at a yardsale. It's original price (and it was brand new, circa 2000)was $200. The kid I bought it from bought it and brought it home and then discovered he'd actually have to learn to play it. I got a bargain. I don't perform (guitar, at least) professionally, and it fits my needs.

Linn