Greg Jacob Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 There is nothing cooler than a 40+ year old guitar that has seen it's share of bar fights. It has character and is probably linked to 1000 stories. Likewise, there is nothing lamer than a new guitar that's seen a belt sander. It's just as bad as a 6-cyl Mustang with GT badging or a Chinese Les Paul. That was my old man rant for the day.
ZenKen Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 Well, since this is a Gibson forum...... At least the Strat doesn't cost $10,000 B)
pippy Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 I don't mind the ones where the age-thing has been done very well such as the stuff produced by Dave Johnson at Historic Makeovers. Some have been stunningly convincing. What I don't understand is why Fender make theirs look so very, very bad. Have they never looked at old guitars? And that type of wear pattern on the fingerboard? THEY DO NOT AGE LIKE THAT! And what's that nonsense with the scratchplate turning brown at the edges? For crying out loud; it isn't a 17th Century etching! Just Stupid. P.
pippy Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 It CAN still happen, you know! My R0 last year... P.
derek R Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 i've got this gibson version gibson called this faded worn white,i didn't buy this for the finish, it was in my price range when i was gassin' for a double cut junior.
ZenKen Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 I wish you guys would take better care of your stuff. B)
pippy Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 I wish you guys would take better care of your stuff. B) Whoops again... I DO look after it. but stuff happens anyway. P.
btoth76 Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 ...and this! Cheers... Bence P.S.: Just in case You were wondering: there is a ding with diameter about 1.5 millimetres between the bridge and the stopbar.
pippy Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 P.S.: Just in case You were wondering: there is a ding with diameter about 1.5 millimetres between the bridge and the stopbar. I still can't see it!.................... P.
AXE® Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Hello Bence. I couldn't see it if it was in front of me.
btoth76 Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 I still can't see it!.................... P. Hello Pippy! If You don't know it's there, You'll never find it. But I know, and it bothers me. (That's how maniac I am about the condition of my guitars.) Cheers... Bence
btoth76 Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Hello Bence. I couldn't see it if it was in front of me. Hello AXE®! I know, I know: I am sick! I have been told many times... Cheers... Bence
sellen Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Here's mine relic, of course way to much $. But thats payed for now and i have no regrets.
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