Jim Zeppelin Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hey all, I've been watching these Midtown Customs ever since Duane V picked one up a little while back. I was looking at the 339s but used Midtowns are all over ebay at fairly decent prices, a few hundred bucks below what they go for now. After watching for a few months I decided to bite on one of the cherry sunbursts in "like new" condition. They didn't make the cherry SB during the last run in 2014 so mine is a 2012. I was a little hesitant about the Richlite since I hadn't tried it yet but I don't notice the difference while playing. I can feel the difference just touching it but what does that matter. The sound of the guitar is like an airy LP but still with plenty of sustain. It does not project hardly at all compared to my 339 Epi Pro. I also have to say that this is the first time that I've purchased a guitar online that came with the intonation set near perfect. I usually purchase online as I live out in the boonies. So that was a bonus. So far I'm very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 congrats! she's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblooded Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Congrats, JZ! And welcome to the Midtown Custom Club . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Very nice! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Very nice find! HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I love mine and hope you do too 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Zeppelin Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks guys! So far I'm loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Well done! Who knows how long they will be around. I would consider getting one myself, but I have heard, that it sounds very similiar to a Les Paul. Is that true? I am curious, since I don't have the chance to try one locally. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Well done! Who knows how long they will be around. I would consider getting one myself, but I have heard, that it sounds very similiar to a Les Paul. Is that true? I am curious, since I don't have the chance to try one locally. Cheers... Bence Yes Bence they do , midtown looks better to me 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barberpool Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 That's stunning. I nearly bought one for £800 new but went for a new signature T les Paul for the same price as my first gibson. If I see a cheap secondhand one then I would be tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Zeppelin Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Well done! Who knows how long they will be around. I would consider getting one myself, but I have heard, that it sounds very similiar to a Les Paul. Is that true? I am curious, since I don't have the chance to try one locally. Cheers... Bence Hi Bence, It does sound just like an LP when plugged in and with high gain. Clean sounds a little thinner or airy but very nice. Unplugged it does project more than an LP but who really cares about that. But that is when I notice the most difference. Upper reg access is as good as my Firebird which is better than my LP which is good because I don't have large hands and that LP heel is a bit of an issue for me. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Hello Jim! Thank You for explaining! Glad to hear, You enjoy Your new guitar! Best wishes... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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