Gibson Acoustic Songwriter Standard EC Rosewood Acoustic-electric Guitar - Antique Natural Reviews
With the Gibson Acoustic Songwriter Cutaway, you get a small square-shoulder cutaway dreadnought body made from choice tonewoods that make up a very attractive and very playable acoustic-electric guitar. The Songwriter Cutaway is a great performance instrument with outstanding acoustic tone, thanks to its solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood body. And Fishman Prefix Plus-T electronics are ready for you to take to the stage with impeccable clarity and dynamics. With a sweet voice and looks to match, the Gibson Acoustic Songwriter Cutaway is sure to impress.
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Songwriter vs Taylor k-14 ce
K14ce is a revelation
By Michael Witte from Park City, Utah on April 19, 2019
Yesterday I received my Taylor K14ce from Sweetwater. Kona back and sides, spruce top. The guitar arrived in perfect condition and is just beautiful.
My go-to acoustic thus far has been a 2006 Gibson Songwriter(sitka top, rosewood back and sides), also a cutaway like the Taylor. Bigger, wider body with less pronounced cutaway than the Taylor. A great guitar by any measure.
The intonation and sustain on the Taylor are awesome. I have been comparison playing it against my Gibson Songwriter—which is pretty high end in the Gibson line up. I was worried that there wouldn"t be enough difference in the two guitars to justify this purchase, but there is a huge difference. The Gibson is a a bright and shiny twanger, but can growl on the low end and is a rhythm guitarist's dream. At times I swear I am playing a twelve string. It is loud un-amplified when you push it. You can get it to jangle, but if you are playing straight chords hard it sounds like a piano—in other words when you hit a chord there is almost zero note separation..what you hear is THE CHORD, and it is a commanding, loud and buttery chord.
The Taylor, on the other hand, articulates a chord as a discreet set of notes played in unison. You can hear the chord, but within it each note is more distinct and rings out. And finger-picking on the Taylor requires more precision so far, as what you play is exactly what you"ll get sonically. Also, the Taylor seems to beg for more complex strum patterns and more subtle chord variations that take advantage of its note separation. I am hearing things in my strumming/chording I haven"t heard before and making adjustments to be more precise. More importantly, I am playing better, listening more intently and improving my understanding of what a guitar can do.
Bottom line, I am pleased. The two guitars go together and are great complements to each other. I love my Gibson and I love, love, love my new Taylor. It is what everyone is saying it is. A whole new, real deal.
Just Another Gibson
I recently purchased this guitar. I also purchased a Gibson J 50 in 1963. I still own it as well. I also own a Martin HD 28 and a Taylor 810E. This Gibson songwriter is spectacular! It is my new go-to Guitar for pretty much everything. The neck and the tonal quality are everything I could ask for in an acoustic. The electronics are great. That said, the pick guard is coming loose at the top and I had to shim the bridge to stop it buzzing. The pick guard came loose on the other Gibson too. That was 1966. You'd think they'd figure that out
This guitar…
Ever tried on a pair of shoes that were just immediately comfortable, without any breaking in? Although I didn't attempt to stick my size 8 and half in the sound hole, playing this guitar for the first time was similarly refreshing, albeit infinitely more stimulating. It looks and sounds gorgeous. Flawless craftsmanship. The 12 inch radius of the neck is very comfortable to play. Action and intonation are extraordinary. It stays in tune. And the onboard Fishman Prefix Plus preamp has a tuner built in, which I find to be quite accurate. Plugged in, it sounds quite natural. Like many of you, I have a several guitars, including a similarly priced Martin (which I also love to play), but this guitar has become my absolute favorite. The one I reach for first. I can confidently recommend this guitar. Truly an investment worth every dollar.
Gibson Songwriter
Great people and service, wonderful experience. When it"s time for another purchase you will definitely get my business. Thanks again, Scott
One of the best ever for the price.
I have been a Sweetwater customer for a couple of years and have bought everything from picks to a Mandolin, but this is the first high end guitar I have purchased on-line. What a wonderful surprise! The guitar is everything I hoped it would be. It was packed extremely well, came out of the case perfect. Plays and sounds great.
I have 3 Taylor guitars including a 914ce and would put this Gibson right up there with it. I actually like the Gibson electronics better.
If you purchase this guitar you won't be disappointed.
