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Ouh, , , forgot to mention I still have it. We got reunited in 2010.

That said, I'll repeat that I'm 100 % supportive about gettin' #2 within reach. It will make you wiser - and perhaps do something on the psychological level too. Story : When I was a boy there was a certain toy tank-truck I wanted so badly. The thing was that it came in almost all the existing real-life gas-brands = Gulf, Shell, BP, Mobile what have you. All these trucks had different colour-combos and logos and this wide array made little me extremely excited. At the same time I knew only one would drive my way the comin' X-mas. Now it was time to choose - and as you understand it really meant something so back'n'forth'n'back'n'forth it went. Finally I decided on the punch-red ESSO, , , it was after all my favorite brand already. Was lucky enough to get it and felt happy - it surely did something to my soul. In fact 2 things. Satisfied it, , , AND ! told me the others were now out of reach. I seriously believe my urge to get fx squares in sunburst, cherryburst, orangobrown, natural, natural genuine vintage tanned, butter-pale, yellow hoged, red hoged , cherry red back & sides is related to that tank-truck phase/dilemma. It's a way to compensate or 'make up for' the garage holes - it's a way to prove that I now am in control of the situation, U know. And sure, , , the great guits are deeply fulfilling on that level as well.

Thx - trying to learn the 335. It very inspiring. Regarding the tune-down, the effects are exactly what you would expect them to be. The guitar gets looser, more 'friendly' and in severals ways easier to get along with. Some may find this too laid back, which is not difficult to understand. I dig it, , , but only once in while. Try it yourself - your guitar is only a few meters away. It'll tell (almost) everything there is to know - then please write back. 🦊

It's surprising to me how little people in this thread seem to lean toward the position where a guitar is something special, , , and not just a (another) guitar. The right guitar is an instrument meant to channel not only your individual musical preferences and inner moods/feels. It's a precious soul-mirror. That of course is beyond comprehension if soul isn't calling, , , discovered, , , or again ! , , , if the skills aren't able to release what may be cooking, rumbling or hiding inside. After finding a friend, , a woman, , , a wife - you don't just pass the person on. . .

"Masked off during finish" !? - can you elaborate a bit on this one. .

Yea, , , you must obviously have the 2. At least for a fortnight or more while finding out which one you prefer. No guarantee the natural one will be as 'good' as the wine-red 45. And you know that already. Ergo = get it home and enjoy a May of A/Bing. Then keep this thread rolling as the experiment unfolds. With sounds, sights & thoughts. . .

Danvill - I'd hereby recommend you to reintroduce that look. .

Great line of squares.

Always entertaining to revisit something that impressed in the past - in this case 3 decades ago. Gives a fine impression of how outer'n'inner would moved (or stayed) since then. I'm close to saying the orangy-Dove has the tune-o-matic bridge. But what about that pale one in the beginning. .

Yes that's right - people with insight say they are among the most versatile el-guitars out there. I'm not of of them, , , but am trying to learn by doin', , , and reading. Like this vintage-mature-burst semi-hollow peace-axe a lot.

The 2020 just after landing > PLAY ! LOUD which means new steel

Not much we see of it here - but you should post some el-sounds when the stars stand right. As mentioned mine is from a relatively new batch over there, which means is has the T-type Calibrated pick-ups - a nod to the second wave from between approx 1967 and 80. Some say they are too bright, , , must be the people who don't think the vintage 335s can get too muddy (or can't control their knobs). Well, , , it's quite a field to dig into - especially the original PAFs, which some are 'religious' about, , , though those pups don't have any general voice at all. Remembering the profound wisdom in einmal est keinmal (ein est kein ), I started out with 2 and jammed away some 10 days plus/minus New Year. The other one was a 2022 that came up much softer or less potent - tempted to say m y s t e r i o u s. After a lot of mind'n'soul-pendul-swinging, the strong creature stayed. 22 - 20

Thanx Sal ^ as you may know a 335 isn't just a 335, so much depends on the pick-ups, which (if not modified) means year. What's the name'n'date, , , ond colour of your electric voice ? Mine is a grown-up-tobacco-58-burst - like it a lot.

Apropos flaming Doves goin' to quilt - here's my Firebird, , , , , , in the company of the new 2020 ES-335 which Santa most fortunately brought just before X-mas.

Impressing all the way - suits them to dive brown. Not quite so 'loud'. How I'd like to compare it to my, , , , not Dove, but (blonde) Firebird.

Recall recommending the Dove in the phase where you realized Hummingbirds probably weren't goin' to be your ticket. Never really heard response - the Umanov-incident may have played in. It's hereby drawn back - you are too far and happy down another path. . Have to agree - there is a delicate/thin/clear/tinny high end to most square Gibsons, which in my ears calls for that half step down. However I believe there is a chance the Bird and the Dove arrives there via half-different stairs - maple bein' one key factor of course. That's also why the thin high ends reached are related yet not all similar. And yes - the 45/50 seem to steer free of this challenge - the horse simply having too much ground-contact. Hahe, , the guys aren't dangerous as long as we don't cross the line. Hope that's not done by calling them a crypto-comedy-duo. In that case I better walk carefully now - done that several times and really like them. . Quite a surprise you didn't get the blonde bass - it was SO obvious in these cans and without a doubt made me prefer that one. Still - let the 2 guitars break in and we'll see. Both of them will probably end up amazing. Natural for acoustic jams - orange for studio sessions.

Absolutely yes - but it's no hawk.

As we know the Doves are pretty rare fliers living in an altitude of their own - and as we also know they are mighty fine guitars, , , not least as recorders.. It's good to celebrate the classic 62 once in while. So now now is now, , , and the remarkable difference makes this film special. Check the Quinton & Paul testers doin' their thing. And enjoy Apart from that they don't seem to answer the headline Q - well, , , never mind. . .

But you may get a break in the stand-up business. .

O the EJ-16s - workhorse of bronze - sound good here. I still use them to here and there too. The voice is not beyond a healthy roll back, if you ask me. But yeps, you have to sing'n'swing it. . Admit bein' kind of glad you returned to 6. The little fella signalized retirement.

Yes, I think the adjustable square is remembered - was it a contemporary Country Western. Anyway, have fun experimenting. Both the guitar and you deserve the investigation. .

Can't think anything else - unless something extra complicated ravages the equation.

Pardon !? , , , , never seen anything like it. Mine is as normal as it can be.

Santa sent 2 new Satin Vintage ES-335 around X-mas for me to try and choose from. They were pretty different (could have been sold and adjusted before). A was strong, straight and potent - had the nicest burst-fade, but some slightly messed headstock edges. B was weaker thus mysterious and perhaps more soulful. Action much lower. Was very tempted by B, but went with A. Logic was that it would be easier to weaken A than to add A-strength to B. Have not regretted that at all. The calibrated T-type are surely brighter than fx the original old PAFs or previous humbucker variations that have seen light of day the recent 20 years. It is however a warm creamy pickup and like the strength, you can roll down the brightness if needed. To lower the pups in the treb-side is also a possiblílity - I actually experimented A LOT with the pickup-height after B was returned. And though not bein' an expert at all ended up very happy. Still - the new batch is NOT like the vintage ancestors (remember they have been around since 1958). The oldies could be quite muddy, which went well with jazz and some types of old school rock. This T-type incarnation clears that haze and steer free of the mud. They offer lots of possibilities, yet perhaps not the classic dampened lounge 335-voice. Never the less they are hereby recommended. P.S. - both guitars had downright lousy binding-work both on the body and neck. Had to sand it down, which made the fine looker appear like something out of the Murphy Lab. It's actually horrendous for a Gibson and may scratch their reputation again. Can't understand they allow it, but maybe it's part of the lower tag, , , like the satin, which by the way is pretty easy to buff up. . Let's hear more about what everyone experiences.

Hi - and heps for the new slope. Very curious to hear your thoughts on the adjustable saddle - and it is of course written in my manuscript to recommend you the real ceramic version. Quite rare, not cheap, , , but worth it. So please keep us up🎈dated