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  1. Not sure they are still putting those stickers inside every guitar. I bought a 2013 L-5 and is has a sticker inside the body. Also bought a 2017 CS 356 and there is no sticker in that one. I have COAs for both, and I think that should be proof enough that it is real and genuine. I wouldn't worry about it. Really nice looking ES by the way - hope you enjoy it. [thumbup]
  2. Back in 2009 when this post started I didn't own a Standard - but I do now. 2017 LP Standard T Burstbuckers, Honeyburst finish, compound radius fretboard - my big mod was I added the poker chip.
  3. On my LPs and a 356 the pick-up ring butts right up against the edge of the binding that is at the bottom of the neck/fretboard. Sort of looks like your pickup was installed too far away from the fingerboard and thus left that little gap. I am not real familiar with 330s though, they may all be like that?
  4. Did our first show this year at our club the other night. We usually play outside on a deck, but the building is being remodeled this year so that section was a construction zone - result we played inside upstairs in the club proper and it was a blessing to be in the air-conditioning as it was very hot and humid outside. First live gig using my Eleven rack and it was a great improvement. We don't use amplifiers anymore, electronic drums (great for controlling volume), bass through direct box and guitar through the Eleven rack, everything mixed down through the PA. Results in a very hi-fidelity stereo sound. Don't use wedge monitors anymore either (no feedback issues) and use earbuds instead. Feed the exact same mix to the earbuds as what is going out front so we hear exactly what the audience is hearing. Big crowd of about 200 people who all seemed to be having a good time - lots of dancers. When the remodel is finished in the fall we hopefully will play the Grand Opening - time to work on different material. Audience likes what we are doing, but we're getting a little tired of playing mostly the same stuff each time. For decades I was never a fan of electronic drums and digital signal processing but after being with this set up for a couple of years and getting the right tools it has come together to result in a better sound than any of my other bands had in the past. Very fortunate to have a drummer who is a retired recording engineer and has an excellent ear for the mix.
  5. Personnel changes can be tough, especially if you've been with someone a long time. You mentioned he started the band, was lead singer and owned the PA so sounds like a lot to replace, but usually you come out the other side better off. A couple of bands ago the bass player quit. No big problems, but he had a full time job and just wasn't into it anymore. We had a gig coming up soon and couldn't get a replacement so the rhythm guitar player moved over to bass. He had played a little bass over the years, but did not consider himself a bass player by any means. Because he was new at it - he kept it very basic. The band sounded much better with him on bass, because what we found out was he was really mucking up the sound with his rhythm guitar playing. So we got a very simple, in the groove bass line and eliminated a lot of mid-range clutter in the sound of the band. Sometimes you need a change or a fresh start to rejuvenate things. Hope it works out to your advantage.
  6. Nothing wrong with your guitar. The hum is being caused by something else in the house. Almost unavoidable with all the stuff going on as mentioned, light bulbs, refrigerators etc.
  7. Maybe you got a bad set, but you could try a couple other things before replacing them. First have you had the nut filed at all? Often the Gibson nuts aren't accurately filed and the string will stick in them and ping when it releases. A luthier that knows what he is doing can solve that problem in 10 minutes. Also a basic thing, that you probably already know, but can cause tuning problems - make sure you always tune the string UP to pitch. If you go a little sharp and then loosen slightly, the string will almost always go out of tune if you stretch it a little. I agree the Grovers seem a lot smoother and easier to work with, but Klusons can be lived with if you're careful with them.
  8. Did our fall gig on the clubhouse patio where we live. Perfect evening, about 72 degrees out. These are fun gigs, only play from 6:00 to 8:00 PM (2 sets). They always have a buffet, usually make your own tacos, but this time upgraded to a baked spaghetti/salad/garlic bread/ and cake for dessert. We had a great crowd, there is a covered veranda that seats about 60-70 at tables, and then there is more space that is uncovered. We got about 120 or so out which is the biggest turnout they've had so we should get invited back. Mostly retirees live in this community so we play more oldies that we might otherwise. Used my 2017 LP Standard and it was great. Before the second set I checked the tuning, and it needed no adjustment even after bashing it pretty good on the last two songs of the first set. Perfect weather contributed to that. Set list: Eerie thing - first time we had played "You Wreck Me" and "End of The Line" (which Petty sang on with the Willbury's) and it was the day he was hospitalized. Rumor at the time was that he had died, which turned out to be false, but I guess he passed the next day on Tuesday. Promo Poster: Finished about 8:05, tore down by 9:00 and home by about 9:15. That's probably it until Spring for us. But the best part was a bass player that just moved into the community showed up and we got to talking so we are going to audition him in a couple weeks and if it works out the current bass player will move to guitar and we will be able to expand material with double leads and rhythm/lead guitar. Hope that works out.
  9. Glad you decided to go with a carve with the Walnut and not put a cap on it. The Walnut by itself will finish out real nice I think. I know you normally go with just oil so the natural grain and color of the wood comes out, and I am a strong supporter of that, but I might recommend a little stain on the Walnut to make it somewhat darker brown. I think with the neck inlays you did, it would really stand out. But of course since I'm not custom ordering it, you must do what you are most comfortable with.
  10. Oh yeah, B flat is just such a joy to play on the guitar.
  11. that worked, can see them now. Cool looking build.
  12. Sorry Rabs, but here in the US we get a little black box that says "the image you are requesting does not exist or is no longer available imgur.com" I can see Dub's photo, but none of yours. :angry:
  13. The "Gibson Store" on this website offers both the ABR-1 or the Nashville style bridge for $55.00.
  14. I met Bloomfield a couple times - he couldn't sleep because he was strung out on speed. Great player, but couldn't stay away from the uppers. The blues came out on the way down.
  15. The fact that the paint is over the serial number indents shouldn't really bother you as that was often done. I am a little surprised at the "Made In USA" as I thought that only came in much later years, but the volute and the correct pickups from the era would seem to negate that. I am not an expert on Norlin era LPs, but from what I can see in your photos everything looks OK. As CB says the main thing is that is plays and sounds good - and if it does then I don't think you've been fooled in any way.
  16. I don't have a 335 handy to compare them. But the 336 is 14 inches across the lower bout, 10 inches across the upper bout and 16 inches body length from the neck heel to the end pin. I think anyone who plays one will agree that it is much more comfortable to play than a 335. And even though it is smaller it makes up for it tonewise due to the carved construction, mahogany back and sides with maple top.
  17. Sorry to hear of your bad luck with two recent purchases. It is certainly frustrating when you spend high dollars and don't get what you expect. Personally though I have to say that in the past 3 years I've bought 3 Gibsons (2 online) and they have all been perfect. No finish flaws or chips or bad binding. All three 100% top of the line.
  18. To OP, I don't think you will hear too much difference between the MHS and the '57 Classics in a semi-hollow like the 335. The 57 Classics were supposed to be as close as Gibson could come to the original PAF humbuckers. Now the MHS is supposed to be even more like the original PAF, but I don't think there is a great difference. The Burstbuckers however will give you quite a different tone. I have Burstbuckers in a LP Standard that I got recently and they are much brighter and crunchier than my older LP with 57 Classics. There are many other options as you mention like Seymour Duncan and others, but for the $400 or so that you would pay for 57 Classics, I don't think the difference would be worth the cost. But if you're looking for "more bite" as you say the Burstbuckers will certainly deliver (hopefully not more than you want).
  19. Well those are 2 beauties. I was hoping to see a lot more responses to this thread and see lots of cool looking 137s, but either there aren't that many out there, or the people that own them are too busy playing them to post a photo
  20. This is very sad and quite disconcerting. I have seen checking and crackle on some very old guitars, and what you have does not resemble that at all. Apparently it is not uncommon as per the number of responders that have experienced the same thing, and obviously it is one reason Gibson doesn't warrant the finish. You would think with all the modern technology and science that goes into making an expensive instrument this could be avoided - hopefully improvements will be made at some point in the future. As mentioned, a crack or fissure in the finish should not diminish how the guitar sounds or plays but it still doesn't seem right. I have 4 Gibson guitars the oldest being a 2002 and none of them are showing anything like this yet, but I will be very disappointed if they do.
  21. Music Zoo have 3 x 356s at the moment including a stunning quilt top. https://www.themusiczoo.com/collections/electric-guitars/products/used-2010-gibson-custom-shop-cs-356-quilt-top-electric-guitar-natural Wow that quilt is beautiful, and the Honey Amber is no slouch for $1K less. Now if I didn't already have a 336, and just bought a new LP............
  22. That's a beauty and a great find on your part. I know a 356 is more deluxe than a 336 with the multi ply binding, ebony board, gold hardware. Are they carved from one piece of mahogany like the 336? Doesn't seem to be any info on Gibson website as I guess they are not currently in production. Great looking guitar and sounds great too.
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