Bryan Sutherland Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 How about Gibson's Hendrix "Strat-style" Tribute (2009?). . .While not really a variant, still sheer genius. . . Wow, Gibson actually made this????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Exactly... everything in the 2015 lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Wow, Gibson actually made this????????? Everything was ready to go, including pre-release hype, as shown in this article - http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Gibson_Unveils_Strat_Style_Jimi_Hendrix_Signature_Line .and here - http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/jimi-hendrix-electric-guitar-packages-220786/ But, as I recall, "something" caused the products to get pulled just before retail release. I can't remember if it was a conflict with the Hendrix family (Janie Hendrix, Jimi's sister and CEO of Authentic Hendrix who licensed Gibson for this) or what. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Everything was ready to go, including pre-release hype, as shown in this article - http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Gibson_Unveils_Strat_Style_Jimi_Hendrix_Signature_Line and here -http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/jimi-hendrix-electric-guitar-packages-220786 But, as I recall, "something" caused the products to get pulled just before retail release. I can't remember if it was a conflict with the Hendrix family (Janie Hendrix, Jimi's sister and CEO of Authentic Hendrix who licensed Gibson for this) or what. . I always thought it was a conflict with the deafening roar of laughter it caused. Or, as is more likely, there was no intention of ever doing it, just another Einsteinian idea to generate some kind of buzz about something. Maybe. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staninator Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I almost forgot that revolting looking Moderne Zakk plays...I think I was that horrified I subconsciously erased it from my memory. What about this moment of insanity from Gibson - The Eye I think there's a horror film called The Eye. Why was this guitar not in it? It would have been more frightening than the movie http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/Eye-Guitar.aspx I actually think the Eye is a pretty sweet looking guitar. I dig the nice, deep cutouts, 24 frets, the fact that the frets actually go to the edge of the fretboard (hurrah for no binding nibs), and it's got pickups I'd love to try out. The color is also excellent and the pickguard is pretty cool too, although I could do without the powder coated pickup covers. It's unique and bold without being overly gimmicky. And I've found a dealer that still has a new one in stock :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProGitarColacter Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Bros , lets have a look at mine and see if theres any inspiration to a crazy lespaul~~ https://www.facebook.com/pages/ProGitar-Colacter/302073073317748 Dont forget to give me a like, thx a lot~! ^.^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Bros , lets have a look at mine and see if theres any inspiration to a crazy lespaul~~ https://www.facebook.com/pages/ProGitar-Colacter/302073073317748 Dont forget to give me a like, thx a lot~! ^.^ Sorry bro. If you are saying you turn Grecos into Gibsons well, there's only one reason to do that. To me, that is. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I actually think the Eye is a pretty sweet looking guitar. I dig the nice, deep cutouts, 24 frets, the fact that the frets actually go to the edge of the fretboard (hurrah for no binding nibs), and it's got pickups I'd love to try out. The color is also excellent and the pickguard is pretty cool too, although I could do without the powder coated pickup covers. It's unique and bold without being overly gimmicky. And I've found a dealer that still has a new one in stock :) Each to their own If you like it, go for it. They seem to have been offered in another 2 finishes at one point - a weird looking aqua blue and a pea green colour if you search them on the net... I do like some of Gibson's rarer guitar designs, like the L6S, the 1959 EDS 1275 hollow and the EMS 1235. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 the strat thing is kinda funny, when there are are lotsa pics out there of hendrix playing various gibson guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 the strat thing is kinda funny, when there are are lotsa pics out there of hendrix playing various gibson guitars. Agreed from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestructorsKillMusic1982 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Gibson did make an Explorer with 3 cream-colored P90s in it during the 80s, in a few finishes including camouflage. I liked the ebony finish one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2PoFoAGibSon Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 1414340407[/url]' post='1582473']Yeah, that was weird too. I always just look at that sorta thing and shrug my shoulders. Somebody wants one I guess. I'm content to watch them make whatever money they thought they would on it, and the inevitable quiet disappearance of it when they don't. rct I gotta tell ha.. I played one of those back in the day...it played GREAT but....looked to weird..felt like an IDIOT playing it...not sure why...just did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I gotta tell ha.. I played one of those back in the day...it played GREAT but....looked to weird..felt like an IDIOT playing it...not sure why...just did In my guess, you mentioned the reasons why even the "correct" Flying V and Explorer shapes didn't catch on when they were released first in 1958. Both shapes play great when standing, the Explorer when sitting, too, and practically no other guitars provide that degree of supporting the forearm of the striking hand. I love my Explorer most for the latter and for her jazzy clean sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Gibson did make an Explorer with 3 cream-colored P90s in it during the 80s, in a few finishes including camouflage. I liked the ebony finish one. I liked this one which was for sale in London a while back. I Fancied having a go on it but it was sold before I had a chance to try it out; P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeybo89 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I agree with rct. Reverse v is pish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Varbanov Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Mine: Oversized 110% body Baked Maple fingerboard Two killswitches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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