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    Smokey and the Bandit!

    in Gibson USA

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    Thanks guys, they actually sound quite similar due to the fact that they both have the similar pickups but they play differently. The Midtown has that shorter Byrdland scale length bound neck while the 135's unbound neck feels much thinner and seems to play faster. I like that they're  not your usual everyday models.

    Your New Gibson Guitar: Tool or Work of Art?

    in The Gibson Lounge

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    33 minutes ago, merciful-evans said:

    Jimmi re: Looks, feel, and playability

    I'm not sure what the distinction is between feel & playability here?

    And what about the sound? Thats my number #1 consideration. I once found a superb Godin Kingpin which played outstandingly well. Really surprisingly so. It also had the looks. I put it down again because it had an indifferent sound. 

    I guess I consider sound part of playability as it's also somewhat dependent on the Amp or pedals and such. Feel refers to the overall feel of the guitar around your neck or on your lap ie; body shape, weight, contours while playability is more a matter of fretboard material, action,  neck profile, radius, etc. These factors contribute greatly to how well the guitar performs. It ain't rocket science, folks! Lol

    Your New Gibson Guitar: Tool or Work of Art?

    in The Gibson Lounge

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    3 minutes ago, ksdaddy said:

    I take care of my instruments, at least making sure I don't have acetone on my pant leg before I sit down to play one.  Wash my hands, don't park it near a wood stove.....you know, dumb stuff. I've had the Telecaster for 44 years and I can pretty much tell you where every ding came from.  And there aren't that many. A few chips from it being bumped against something, some odd forearm wear patterns in that weird Fender Thick Skin (registered trademark) finish. The crazing from leaving it in my truck overnight at 30 below, sure.... and the fact it looks like it was dipped in a giant spitoon. But as a rule, I'm quite careful of them. But not to the point of needing to ask myself, "who owns who?"

    I like that one bro! "Who owns who?" 

    I often equate a guitar collection to owning classic cars. They're built to drive but also deserve to be properly taken care of. I try to wash my hands before playing and wipe it down afterwards but not always. Honesty, sometimes I'm too wasted to remember but that's rock-n-roll! I believe that there's basically three factors to consider when acquiring a guitar. Looks, feel, and playability. Notice looks comes first? Sounds shallow but much like a woman, that initial attraction is a key factor. Since all three are subjective let's be glad there are so many makes and models out there to choose from. I've owned many new and old over the years and definitely feel that "mojo" on certain vintage guitars but then again there's also nothing quite like a brand spanking new one!

    Your New Gibson Guitar: Tool or Work of Art?

    in The Gibson Lounge

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    At the moment I'm down to four guitars and play them all regularly and treat them with loving care.  Two on locking wall mounts and two on floor stands.  I realize changes in humidity etc. can take their toll on an instrument but I'm willing to risk it in order to have them all within reach. Plus I must admit, they're also quite a feast for the eyes!!

    Your New Gibson Guitar: Tool or Work of Art?

    in The Gibson Lounge

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    23 minutes ago, rct said:

    If you take them out of the house and use them you don't have time to care, no matter how much you do care.   Guitars are meant to be used.  Using them wears them out.  Wearing them out makes them desirable "relic"s.  People pay a fortune to have someone else make their guitar look and seem like it has been out for many great nights, without ever actually having to do any of the hard work it takes to use a guitar. 

    It's not that they don't or didn't care, it's that they couldn't.

    rct

    That's a good point about "Relics." Some folks will pay an exorbitant amount of money on one that looks like it's been through a world war!

    Gibson Midtown Kalamazoo 2013 Sunburst

    in The Gibson Lounge

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    2 minutes ago, Twang Gang said:

    Cool guitar, congratulations.  I vaguely remember these from 2013, but did not remember the short scale.  Sounds really good in the Trogly video so enjoy!

    Yes indeed, thanks! Thanks to Austin i got to see her torn down and reassembled. Something i would never do to mine! Lol

    Your New Gibson Guitar: Tool or Work of Art?

    in The Gibson Lounge

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    Dings, dents, scratches, blemishes... how much do these things bother you? Okay, so your brand new guitar arrives and naturally your thrilled. You unbox it with the care of heart surgeon and inspect it. Perfecto! Absolutely stunning. A few days later you're wearing it, strap locks and all and jamming out. You're parched and stroll over to the fridge to grab a frosty beverage and oops! The headstock hits the refrigerator door and leaves a nasty ding. Do you get incredibly upset and let loose with a cascade of F-bombs or simply take it in stride? I suppose if you play your guitar regularly with gusto, wear and tear is inevitable. I mean it's a tool not a work of art right? Quite frankly it's both. So, what are your thoughts on the subject? Also any thoughts on daily storage, for instance wall mounts, stands, cases? What's your preference? Thanks!

    Personally, I try my best to treat mine with extra loving care but then again, accidents happen. I've heard some say after the first ding they can relax!

     

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    Gibson Midtown Kalamazoo 2013 Sunburst

    in The Gibson Lounge

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    Thanks guys, here she is and in mint condition no less! Couldn't be happier. They only made 600 worldwide so it's a very limited edition indeed. I'm actually loving the shorter scale length. Plays fast and easier to finger chords that normally require stretching out those digits. Anyway, this thing a truly a one of a kind work of art. I don't believe that it's ever been played, looks brand new. Not a scratch or blemish to be found and came with all original case candy. Lastly, the thing sounds incredible! The tone knobs are push/pull for coil splitting and came stock with Grover locking tuners aaaaand it smells like vanilla! LOL

     

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