Dave1963 Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Picking up this bad boy on Thursday..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 You have to be signed in to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 It is like my second post, what do i need to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 It is like my second post, what do i need to do? It's not this site (welcome, btw :) ). It's flickr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 Thanks. I will open a photobucket account... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Intercourse photobucket, they'll make you pay. Try imgur instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 Intercourse photobucket, they'll make you pay. Try imgur instead. Just tried photobucket, loads of ads... ]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii602/Davegodbold/1502470756_589_zpsmuk9nwou.jpg[/img][/url][/img] A bit new to this photosite malarky and franky finding it a bit frustrating TBH..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 It was worth the effort, though. Bet that will look stunning in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 It was worth the effort, though. Bet that will look stunning in person. I can't wait Steve.....I ordered it on Xmas eve and they reopen on Thursday. Pretty isn't she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 Hers a link to the ad....Better pics there too.... http://www.peachguitars.com/guitars/electric-guitars/gibson-memphis-63-block-es-335-hand-selected-top-and-back-vintage-natural.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 That's one gorgeous guitar, Dave. Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Sweet! That’s very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 Cheers guys, I will report back when I get it and more to the point, play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 So it has arrived! Very, very cold and condensation forming on it as soon as I brought it in. I let it warm through for half an hour and then tuned her up. Bam! Straight into tune, without any issues at all. The neck is just glorious, as is the set up. Slightly high, but I will leave it for a bit before messing with it. Intonation is spot on, no high spots anywhere on the frets that I can make out. A truly amazing guitar out of the box. Tonally the thing is immense. The pickups are the Memphis ones and are exactly spot on for my taste, articulate and very smooth. No harshness at all. The finish is not what I expected to be honest. I was under the impression the '63 was a reissue only, but this has all the hardware tarrnished and the nitro deliberately flat as if aged. I was expecting a "new" version of an old guitar, but boy am I glad it is how it is. COA all there, case is not marked Gibson, which also surprised me, but it is a very well made (and heavy!) item. First impressions, which are meant to the be the lasting ones, are just unbelievable. This is my first "New" Gibson, as both my previous purchases have been secondhand and I have not been dissapointed. Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 Here she is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Here she is.... Niiiiiice! That is some serious quilty flameage! You can also right click on the pics from the ad, "copy image location," then click the "insert image" button on the ribbon above the post-your-text box, and paste in that image location, like this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 Thanks Cougar! Mucho appreciation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monch66 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Beautiful looking guitar, Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 That's a keeper, enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 Thanks for all the positive comments everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffytune Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Very beautiful....how does it play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Very beautiful....how does it play? As well, if not better than my LP Traditional, which has been pro set up and really well played in. This is just amazing out of the box. I do need to take the action down a touch and replace the strings, but that is a minor quibble and very much down to my own preference. The sustain is just so organic, I can feel it through my fingers and the body resonance when playing seated is very noticeable. The tone is a lot brighter than I thought which is a bonus, as I can roll it back if needed. I am playing through a Scratch built 5E3 that I made and it is certainly sounding very good through that with the tone on 50%. The neck is flatter in profile than the LP Traditional and seems to suit my hands quite well. I do have rather chunky fingers, but have not experienced any issues yet other than my own limitations..... The frets are high, but I was expecting that, as i had read reviews to that effect. I also have a HW1 Tele, with a similar arrangement and frankly it doesnt concern me at all. I guess they will wear down over time anyway. The intonation is spot on, there are no high/low frets that I have noticed yet, so no choking or buzz at all. It is also very quiet when plugged in, ie. no noise other than when playing, which is also another bonus. The pick ups also have very good definition across the strings, I know some people have mentioned they are "muddy", but I am just not getting this at all. Perhaps they are not using a decent amp? This seems to have a very "open" tone, if that makes sense? Very full and natural sounding. I really, really like it..... All in all, its a thing of wonder. I am very pleased to have bought it and it is most defintely here to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Congratulations that is a stunning looking guitar, but more importantly it plays and sounds great to you. Enjoy it, a great way to start the New Year. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Wow. That's really nice!! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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