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2019 Les Paul Tributes...Gibson, we have a problem
charlie brown replied to BenderOfStrings's topic in Gibson USA
I actually like the "Dot" inlays, this year. Just for the variety. So, there you go! CB -
What the latest song you've been playing on your guitar?
charlie brown replied to Mr. Gibson's topic in The Gibson Lounge
Tom Petty's "Mary Jane's Last Dance!" CB -
What the latest song you've been playing on your guitar?
charlie brown replied to Mr. Gibson's topic in The Gibson Lounge
Some Moody Blues...Ride My See Saw, Nights in White Satin, and The Story In Your Eyes! CB -
Yes, "Lucille" is a monster guitar!! I'm fortunate enough, to own one of those, as well... A 2002 model w/real ebony fingerboard! I'm sure your LP Trad Pro II is, as well. Regarding "wish I still had" guitars...I'd LOVE to still have my '68 LP Custom, '68 ES-355 Stereo, and 68 "Jet Glow" Ric 360-12 string! Kick myself, every time I dare to think about them!! Never mind, the '69 Marshall "Major" (200 watt) Full Stack! Seen below, in 1969 Polaroid print, when I was 19! Arrrrgggg!! ](*,) CB
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Thanks, jdgm! They've served me well, for decades, now. In fact, I've been playing the '80 LP Custom, for several days now, and am again reminded what a lovely version it is! The Neoprene bass stap REALLY helps with the weight, too! I use that, on both the LP Custom, and the '76 LP Deluxe, as it weighs a "ton," too! CB
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What the latest song you've been playing on your guitar?
charlie brown replied to Mr. Gibson's topic in The Gibson Lounge
"Ride My See Saw," (Moody Blues)! CB -
And yet, if you see them on E-bay, they tend to command much lower prices, than almost any Gibson made after that era! Regardless of actual quality. So, it shows you what a perceived, or misperceived notion can do, to resale values. Even in the 50's and early 60's "Golden Era," of Gibson electrics, there were Great guitars, and total Dogs, in every model range. I know, as I've play both...some that were outstanding, in every way, and other's WAY less so, as well as those that might be considered "average" for the time. So...??? Given the much larger quantities, that are made now, in every model, I think Gibson is far more "consistent" now, in both quality, and QC, overall. But, sure, some are bound to get out the door, when they shouldn't! That's mass producing, in general, and (maybe?) with Gibson, more due to internal problems between management, and those tasked with the production. Unhappy, disguntled workers, can/do effect build, finish, and QC. Even if/when it shouldn't. Bottom line, IMHO, is if you love your guitar(s), that's all that really matters! CB
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My 2 "Norlin" era Les Paul's. 1976 Deluxe, and 1980 Custom! Both weigh a LOT, and both sound/play GREAT! So…??? CB
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The Official What Are You Listening To Right Now Thread...
charlie brown replied to ShredAstaire's topic in The Gibson Lounge
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Of course...I always do that, to see how balanced they are, in a standing playing position. :D CB
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Anyone Know Why Gibson Is using Hybrid Gauge strings now ?
charlie brown replied to Bluesy69's topic in Gibson USA
'Cause their customers like them, maybe? I know I've been using the D'Addario 9-46 on my Gibson and Fender guitars, for years, now. (1) I like that gauge range, and (2) the D'Addario's last a long time, are easy to find, and at a decent/fair price point. CB -
I might add, that none of the other SG examples, from which I picked the one I liked most, of each model, suffered from "neck dive," either! That would be about 18 or so, other SG examples, in total. So...??? CB
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The best solution, is to play any SG (or any other guitar, for that matter) BEFORE you buy it! I now have 5 Gibson SG's, and NONE of them have the dreaded "neck dive!" I bought all (but 1) from my favorite dealer, and got to "cheery pick" the best one, out of the 4 or 5 they had in stock, at the time. The one I did by, on-line, from Sweetwater, a 2018 SG Jr., was the heaviest of the 4 they showed. Luckily, it also had a nice dark fingerboard, and lovely grain, in the body! So...try, before you buy! Cheers, CB
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The Official What Are You Listening To Right Now Thread...
charlie brown replied to ShredAstaire's topic in The Gibson Lounge
I was reminded, once again, how much I loved this song, when I started watching "Aquarius" on Netflix Streaming. It's the first song, in the first episode! CB -
I've always preferred the Gibson headstock, on Epi guitars that are of Gibson designs. Les Paul, SG, 335, etc. Like the ones for the "Japanese Only" market! I'd like to see Epiphone do that, on all those (Gibson) clone models. The Epiphone original designs, should retain the Epi headstock, be it the extended "hourglass" or the clipped cornered "Jazz Box" verion(s). The exception, for me, would be on the Sheraton. I love the old "Kalamazoo" era headstock, as opposed to the clipped corner version they're using now...which, to ME, is too large for the Thin-line Sheraton body. To me, it looks out of proportion. But, that's just ME. CB