Guitarists: Would you trade a Rickenbacker 620 for a Gibson J50?

Asked by auhsojsa (2516

) February 19th, 2012

I have a Ric Midnight Blue 2008 620 and someone offered me a Gibson J50 acoustic 1972 for a trade, he included a practice amp. Do you think it’s worth it?

I’m looking to play more folk, acoustic, and just overall acoustic. I love the Ric but I feel like it needs a band for it to work overall.

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Rickenbackers are awesome, but if your focus is a bit softer, go for it! Gibsons are nice too.

jazmina88 (11657

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If you are looking to play more acoustic, then by all means trade.

marinelife (62485

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Gibson acoustic sounds nice, but never get an electric Gibson, they suck.

tups (6737

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So you guys think face value wise it’s a fair trade eh?

auhsojsa (2516

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I dunno, I love Rickenbackers. There isn’t a guitar out there, especially an acoustic Gibson that will just make people go “What is that thing?” like a Rickenbacker will. I’d be hesitant.

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“I love the Ric” That right there tells me you should not do it.
A guitar is a guitar is a guitar, NOT. And if you love that one keep it.
If you need another guitar for a different kind of playing, add one of them to your stable when you can.

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