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http://www.mikesgig.com - Jackson Browne at NAMM 2011, Anaheim, CA demonstrates his favorite guitar at the Gibson press conference to launch his signature model line of acoustic guitars. For over 40 minutes Jackson talked, played and even sang a little to a throng of reporters and fans. I was able to snag a near front row vantage point next to the OC Register and Getty Images.

The Jackson Browne Signature model was inspired by Gibson's legendary 1930s-era Roy Smeck model—several of which are among Browne's own prized collection of vintage Gibsons. The Model A version of the Jackson Browne Signature Model also carries a hand-made internal audiophile-grade Trance Audio Amulet Pickup System.

In this video Jackson talks about the evolution of the guitar and the philosophy of the acoustic-electric. He then demonstrates how the guitar sounds running through a high-end acoustic guitar optimized stage combo and a Fender budget combo.

He went on to discuss the importance of good quality pickups and electronics that are easy to install and the importance of the saddle to the sound of the guitar. It's interesting to hear the difference in two identical guitars that both sound beautiful yet slightly different in character.

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Video report by Michael DiMattio for www.MikesGig.com.
Canon GL2, DM-50 microphone, WD-58 wide angle lens converter.

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[mikesgigtv]

Sorry - didn't mean to sound ungracious and condescending - simply meant if you audition the guitar and feel that it is worthy of the pice tag buy it , if it falls short of expectations then pass.

[mikesgigtv]

Based on the premium materials - extensive R&D - and "Made in USA" by experienced craftsmen - you could pay that much or more for a fine instrument with no name on it. If you like the guitar buy it - If you don't - don't.

[LiberTBo]

There’s no question about JB’s humanitarian work such a MUSE which we all worked together on and with Oxfam global issues. In the 1970’s JB stood up and penned songs aimed at the Vietnam War, in his LP For Everyman where in song he told us, I’m not trying to tell you that I’ve seen the plan/Turn and walk away if you think I am/But don’t think too badly of one who’s left holding sand

He’s just another dreamer dreaming ’bout Everyman.” As writer he felt and expressed our the pain of a generation.

[Ladymusic50]

@LiberTBo When Gibson made the anouncment on JB's signature guitars of two of them . It was announced at 5,00 and 7,000 I saw Jackson May 4, 2011 he showed bothof them . Then explain to me please. Jackson has always been a man of kindness and integrity, he auctions them for his charities.

[LiberTBo]

@Ladymusic50 Nit2RockU was right. You're the one who needs to do your homework Ladymusic50 JB is Kevin Ryan's (guitar maker) website endorsing the Kevin Ryan Mission Grand Concert guitar with a base price $ 7,200 the one mad up for JB is in the $12-$15,000 range. JB plays all types of guitars, even the lowly Yamaha which he likes as well. Do you have some anger isssues? The guy gave a pretty honest assessment, I agree.

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[DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

I have to agree with you Ladymusic50...but, still, I'd rather play a guitar with no nicks...new or used....lol 

[DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

Something Fine...:-)

Hmmmmm, still waiting for Alaska...;-)



[Ladymusic50]

@4FabBEATLES

play harder and earn it! 

[Ladymusic50]

@Nit2RockU

Go to Gibson web site the two editions made for him by Gibson took ten years in the making with JB and David Linley over seeing it all the way ! Cost ? That is more than fair! Jackson at his benefits auctions them off to support his causes ! Do your home work! Have you checked the cost of any well made guitar? Go look !

[Ladymusic50]

@wisesatyr72

I'm from Colorado learn how to take care of the guitar!  Damn! Get a booki , Learn onl line, call Gibson! How do musicians travel and maintain there guitars? You love it ! It is a part of you ! Just that simple!

[Ladymusic50]

@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE That makes it th pretiest guitar an unused! I would rather see nicks and here Jackson play till I died!