nid2007 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 [quote name='62burst' timestamp='1488458007' post='1838804'] Also- how do the bridge plates look? There have been some bridge pin holes drilled perilously close to, or into the edge of, the 'plate on some other Gibson models .[/ Maybe tell me in a pm what to look for. I had my luthier go through true tv throughly upon set up. Maybe a Sal did the same at some point on the Vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 PM sent. Hopefully notifications working, sufficient room in message storage, and PMs enabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just saw this... I am unaware of any bridgeplate issues, or any other issues, with the Vintage. I would never sell it without a disclosure if I did. This guitar should be pristine. I hope you decide to keep it, or move it along to someone who will love it. Honestly, with the way warranties increasingly cover less (big debate regarding Martins too), I would be less concerned about the warranty and more concerned with how the guitar makes you feel when you play it. Good luck Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just saw this... I am unaware of any bridgeplate issues, or any other issues, with the Vintage. I would never sell it without a disclosure if I did. This guitar should be pristine. I hope you decide to keep it, or move it along to someone who will love it. Honestly, with the way warranties increasingly cover less (big debate regarding Martins too), I would be less concerned about the warranty and more concerned with how the guitar makes you feel when you play it. Good luck Neil. The guitar is pristine! I'm always hesitant to call any guitar mint, but it is as close as it gets. More new than anything I've ever seen ina GC showroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Yes, sorry Sal ; 'was just mentioning the bridge plate potential issue as something to keep an eye out for, in general . Sorry for any confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just saw this... I hope you decide to keep it, or move it along to someone who will love it. Honestly, with the way warranties increasingly cover less (big debate regarding Martins too), I would be less concerned about the warranty and more concerned with how the guitar makes you feel when you play it. Good luck Neil. Whichever I sell, it's been fun having both, and I will never have to wonder about what the other is like. Hopefully I break even monetarily, but even if not, I've had some guitar fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 .................this is where the real fun begins as this decision that you will make could be a hit and miss situation. We all go through that all the time specially when you have 2 great sounding Bird. I am the under dog type of guy and 9 out of 10 it favours my way. I try not to let it bother me at the end of the day as I look at it as : " Not meant or Meant to be " mantra! on whichever you pick out of the 2 Bird. Good Luck! Trans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hey ReHello - 2 marvelous sounding guitars, , , and hyper cühl playing. As if you already connect with both these Birds - - - one that stays is a lucky flier for sure. Hard to tell which is which - my instant within 10 secs-reaction was 2 = Vintage , , , we'll see. Certainly don't regret getting tickets to this show. Let the fun continue. Why is the S-Cloud avatar-pics the same ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Why is the S-Cloud avatar-pics the same ? Just to confuse you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just to confuse you. Ha. Laziness is the real answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just to confuse you. Then it doesn't work - what we see is the Vintage. Ha. Laziness is the real answer Thought so, , , it's just me - would never miss the chance the present both tops in this situation. ;-) , , , , would you, Nick. . Btw - is there time for faded stings A/B ? , , that would speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 [/size][/font]Why is the S-Cloud avatar-pics the same ? Appropriate tops now displayed in avatar pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Appropriate tops now displayed in avatar pics: Appreciated ▲ ▲ P.S - saw the different label positions as early as post #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BH1812 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Sounds great, thanks for the post. Can't wait to compare to the Epi Hummingbird I just ordered! LOL. At least I will be sure to use those strings you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
father_of_pearl Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I'm with Lars, while both guitars sound wonderful, on those recordings I find the Vintage to sound bigger, stronger, almost like a D18. The TV on the other hand sounds sweeter, warmer, with the typical Hummingbird nectar. But I might be biased : I once played a 2016 Vintage HB that I didn't like quite as much as my beloved 2012 TV ;) It's all a matter of taste, again two great guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriv58 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I have already chimed in, but i would like to add that if you are not in a hurry to sell that you should play both for an extended period. I'm still sticking to the one that is most comfortable to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Sal's Vintage Bird finally found a new home. Sold locally to someone who as of right now plans to make it a lifetime guitar. The buyer had the choice of the Vintage or the TV, and instantly went with the Vintage. I slightly preferred to keep the TV for reasons that had nothing to do with the quality of the Vintage, so it worked out great. I had some high e string ring finger and pinky slippage on the Vintage--it happens to me more than to other players due to bad habits. I would have wanted to replace the nut on a guitar that is perfectly set up for the other 99% of it is potential owners. In the end, I'm glad I got the opportunity to check out the cooked top. It is a nice feature and at least on this bird, it definitely added an openness to a 2016 guitar that otherwise might still think it was a tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Congrats on moving the Bird along- ‘sounds like it’s found a good home. GAS levels can now return to normal; resuming Operation Maplebirdquest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 To me, both have that warm and deep "hog" tone. Tough to pick one over the other. It would be a "spur of the moment" choice if I had to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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