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    Welcome CS336 and 356 owners and admirers

    in Gibson Custom

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    44 minutes ago, Rabs said:

    Well you cant really tell anything from pictures. So if you are buying online then just get the one you like the look of most..  That dark burst is much more my thing and looks to have a lovely flamed top..  But really more important is how it feels to play..  As it goes every 336 I have played before I bought mine were all lovely to play but really every guitar is slightly different because they are hand finished instruments.. So the angle on the neck and the exact neck shape/size will be just slightly different on every guitar...  Thats why you have to play them to really know.


    The dark burst is the one with no COA.  Waiting to hear back from Gibson on their thoughts about authenticity.  
     

    I have an ES-339 in that color combo (non-flame) that I’m looking to upgrade from.  So, I am partial to the dark burst.  
     

    But, that quilt has a really nice WOW factor, from the pics.  Not sure if, long term, I’ll tire of the quilt.  I still like the dark burst.

    Welcome CS336 and 356 owners and admirers

    in Gibson Custom

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    49 minutes ago, Rabs said:

    Yes it looks nice..  Sometimes quilting can be a bit over the top for me but that one is pretty..  I prefer darker colour schemes generally, but thats just personal taste...


    It’s either that  one, or this one.  Thoughts?   I’d have to order either, so going off of pics,

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    Welcome CS336 and 356 owners and admirers

    in Gibson Custom

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    Help with serial number on this CS336.    What year is this? “CS 203809

    I’m trying to figure out from Gibson’s website.   I come up with a 2002 model, and the 3809 one made.

    According to Gibson’s website - 
    Custom Shop regular production models
    CSYRRRR
    CS stands for "Custom Shop"
    Y indicates the production year
    RRRR indicates the guitar's place in the sequence of production

    Example: CS10845 is the 845th reg. production CS model produced in 2001.

    Johnny A - What are the differences and what to look for?

    in Gibson Custom

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    The ones I look at on Reverb - it seems like folks use the term ‘standard’ or ‘signature’ interchangeably, or they just call it a Johnny A.  And, maybe just copying a description (wrong one) to describe guitar.

    So, it’s hard to tell - I saw a nice looking ‘standard’, it looks like a signature.

    Can you help me identify the different Johnny A models?

    Thank you.

    Johnny A - What are the differences and what to look for?

    in Gibson Custom

    Posted · Edited by maller
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    I’ve been looking at these and thinking about getting one.  Have been trying to read up on them to get some info.

    There are some listed on sale as new, so they’re still being made?  They don’t show as a current model on Gibson’s website.  Looks like they were first made around 2003.?  Are there differences among the years?
     

    Is there much difference between a standard and a signature?  I’ve seen some posts that say it’s just cosmetic.  But, other posts that say they are made differently.?  Wildwood currently has a Signature and a Standard Signature.  Both Custom Shop.

    I see a wide range in prices - $3k to over $6k.  Is this standard vs signature?

    it looks like the newer ones just come w/a Bigsby and gold hardware.?  Correct?

    Anything else to give me an overview?

    I was planning on getting a CS-336, then came across the Johnny A.  It seems like people really love this guitar.  I’d have to order it, so I’m trying to get as much info in advance.  

    There are a few on Reverb and over at Wildwood.  A mix of prices and specs.


    Thanks!

    Welcome CS336 and 356 owners and admirers

    in Gibson Custom

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    Thank you both for your feedback.   Regarding taste, both seem pretty cool (ie.-different).  I don’t know if I’d regret one after a bit of time.

    The black one looks pretty bad a*** , and the quilt one looks really impressive.  I’ve never had a quilt top, wondering how this would look in-person.

    Both are on Reverb right now, if you want to check out other pics (if someone snags one of them, it’ll make my decision easier).

    Truss rod cover screw size

    in The Gibson Lounge

    Posted

    51 minutes ago, sparquelito said:

    In my experience, Gibson uses #2 x 1/4"  for their truss rod covers. 

    The ones for their pick guards are slightly larger, #3 x 3/8".

    Allparts has never steered me wrong. 

    https://www.allparts.com/collections/screws

    😐

    Sparquelito, thanks.  That size seems to be the most popular.  But, I went to order them on Amazon, and the manufacturer notes says this about #2 x 1/4 - “These screws are not the size used by Gibson on Gibson guitars and are slightly smaller.”

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