Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Modern Classic Review

Direct from Bozeman Montana comes one of Gibson's best (and lowest priced) acoustic guitars; that is low priced, for a Gibson.  Don't walk into your local guitar shop with less than $2000 in your pocket.  Granted, I've already posted a review on my Epiphone DR-500M that I LOVE...but, if you're out for that genuine "Made in America" guitar, check this one out. 

This is an acoustic/electric with L.R. Baggs transducer.  Solid Spruce top, solid Rosewood back & sides. (Rosewood produces richer bass than any other wood I know of.) The Mother of pearl split parallelogram fretboard looks really KEWL.  This guitar reminds me of the Sheryl Crow model, but sounds BETTER because of the rosewood back & sides.  The Sheryl Crow model probably costs more due to her name on it. 

Like most guitars in this price range, a hardshell case is included.  It better be for $2000.  I don't own one of these, but have played one at length at my local Guitar Center.  Hey...it doesn't cost anything to try one out.  

Now as to why this cost $2000 vs. a $200 one.  Number one...all solid wood.  Two, hand crafted in the USA.  Three, the name alone.  Kind of like buying a Cadillac vs. a Chevy.  Sure, the Chevy may last just as long, but it won't turn many heads.