LarryUK Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I've just started a thread about this. I hadn't seen this one. I'm thinking of having one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I've just started a thread about this. I hadn't seen this one. I'm thinking of having one. There are only going to be 194 "units" world wide, apparently. At least, that's what my dealer told me, after they ordered one, for me. (They didn't know that, until they placed my order, with Gibson.) So, IF you're really interested, best not wait TOO long. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Yeah, I posted about this yesterday morning in the "SG" Forum. As much as I'd like to get one, I am going to have to let this one get away… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyT Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 The first time I saw the Captain was on the 2012 Rock Hall Of Fame music awards in 2012, the same one I think that had Guns & Roses on minus Axle. Captain was playing a gold Les Paul, and the drummer had a huge afro that had some serious drumming action going on. Just found the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 ?uestlove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I thought first that the folks at Gibson had really lost it and put out a guitar to honor Kirk Douglas the actor,after all they released a Kiefer Sutherland SG a few years ago and he is hardly known as a top notch shredder.Anyway I love everything about the guitar except for the finish,the nitro-cellulose finish appears to be solid whereas I think it would look much nicer if it was transparent like the classic cherry finish on the 60s SGs.With the 57s and the coil split though,it should be a real killer capable of anything from silky smooth jazz licks to full on,raunchy,hard-rock.I'd love to own one,even if the finish doesn't turn my crank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Hey, BB...check out the "spec's" on this guitar, at the Gibson site, you'll see it IS a "transparent," Cherry finish. You can clearly see grain streaks. And, if you go back to the main page, for that guitar, you'll see Kirk holding one, that clearly has grain patterns, showing. http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/SG/Gibson-USA/Kirk-Douglas-SG/Specs.aspx CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I know I should love this, and I love SG's.....but it's just not doing it for me, only in an aesthetic way though. In reality it probably roars like a beast, especially with that trio of 57's. Steve-o! Did you check-out the video of Kirk demoing it? That thing is one versatile SG! I've always wanted an SG with a "Maestro"-style SG… and the three pickups fascinate me. These two things sold me on it—not to mention the looks. But yeah, there's no rule that says all SG lovers have to love every model. There are some SG's I am not all that crazy about, myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Thanks CB,it must be the resolution on this POS computer,it's my first and last HP-nothing but trouble since day one-but that's another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Gibson is on fire! They just announced the release of another Artist-Inspired model: The "Kirk Douglas P-90 SG Special"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 [lol] CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 NOW...LOOK at this one, coming the end of September!! Is Gibson's trying to drive us SG lover's all crazy? http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-GIB-SG61S-LIST CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVIL Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 NOW...LOOK at this one, coming the end of September!! Is Gibson's trying to drive us SG lover's all crazy? http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-GIB-SG61S-LIST CB Holy smokes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I've never tried the sideways trem, but still no Pelham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Gibson is on fire! They just announced the release of another Artist-Inspired model: The "Kirk Douglas P-90 SG Special"! How's he holding that SG up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVIL Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Steve-o! Did you check-out the video of Kirk demoing it? That thing is one versatile SG! I've always wanted an SG with a "Maestro"-style SG… and the three pickups fascinate me. These two things sold me on it—not to mention the looks. But yeah, there's no rule that says all SG lovers have to love every model. There are some SG's I am not all that crazy about, myself. James, I like it a lot better than I did, would just have to change the pick guard maybe. Still it's not an option, as I'll pass on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 I thought first that the folks at Gibson had really lost it and put out a guitar to honor Kirk Douglas the actor,after all they released a Kiefer Sutherland SG a few years ago and he is hardly known as a top notch shredder.Anyway I love everything about the guitar except for the finish,the nitro-cellulose finish appears to be solid whereas I think it would look much nicer if it was transparent like the classic cherry finish on the 60s SGs.With the 57s and the coil split though,it should be a real killer capable of anything from silky smooth jazz licks to full on,raunchy,hard-rock.I'd love to own one,even if the finish doesn't turn my crank. Yeah if you look at the Specs page you get different angles. It is a deep colour though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVIL Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 after all they released a Kiefer Sutherland SG a few years ago I think that the Kiefer Sutherland SG, was done for a breast cancer charity - I might be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 How's he holding that SG up? It gets lost in the vibrant "technicolor" hue… but there IS a red/white "lightning bolt" strap attached! (yes, I do think of these things) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Heres a better shot of the finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVIL Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Heres a better shot of the finish Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 It sort of feels like...a little too much? Great looks though. I'd not decline it as a gift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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