tinman1 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Admittedly this has already gone on MLPF but I'm so proud of it I though I'd give it a second NGD on here too. Kind of a panic buy after hearing about imminent 2015 price hikes and changed spec/ dodgy headstock decals. This was one of the last 2013 spec trads I could find online. Really nice player and well put together. 1 piece mahogany back. Plain/ understated AA top compared to some of the flame tops you see these days but I'm ok with that. Generally good QC...I'd probably give the fretboard binding 8/10 due to a few minor cosmetic areas of roughness and visible file marks, mainly around the nibs. That's almost universal in Gibson USA guitars I guess and is the nature of hand finishing. No dealbreaker issues (surprising given its been unsold in a shop nearly 12months....can't see why). 57 classic pups are the best humbuckers I've played through too. Comes in at a respectable 9lbs 5oz. £1529 (about $2498) including pre-shipping setup which is reasonable in the UK and less than 2015 models will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Good score, tinman. Good decision to grab one of the 2013 models, too. It might be a while before things get back to that place. The future's not looking too promising. TBH I quite like the fact that it's possible to see file marks where the nibs have been shaped. Humanises and personalises the guitar, somehow. Play Long and in Good Health! P. P.S. I meant to say 'very nice looking lump of mahogany' too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman1 Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 That was my thinking and why I went for it...I'd been waiting for the 2015 specs to be released expecting them to be more like 2013....if only. Avoided 2014 due to the 120th inlay (plus got a deal on the "NOS" 2013). Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Very nice catch, Tinman, congrats, HNGD! I also love my Traditional 2013. They are very great. Anyway, viewable file marks on my bound Gibson with fret nubs never bothered me. These are absolutely normal and part of the fun so to say. I'm glad you got her at a great NOS price, too. Some minutes ago I read your topic about spots on the bindings but never encountered some up to now. I guess there are members more experienced in polishing who will chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 . Nice get. She has a beautiful burst, looks great with the subtle flame and avoids the price hike. Congrats. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Very nice one-piece body, too! Congratulations! Best wishes... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Nice grab all around - congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 That's a nice looking guitar tinman. You did well. Great to see those close ups of nibs too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Love it tinman. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 That is a beauty in all respects - congratulation and enjoy [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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