j45nick Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Literally just got it, so I haven't even looked at it. My link Edit: after looking at it, it's all about the building of the first Monarch in 1994, and totally without controversy of any type. One good bit of information that came out of this was Ren saying that this was a fairly early nitro lacquer guitar for them, that they had just moved away from Fullerplast in mid-1991. Math does not appear to be the strongest suit for either Tony or Ren. The Monarch was built in 1994, which somehow got translated into it being 30 years old rather than 20. But that's OK: the man can build a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'm looking for the link of Tony's review of thi beast. If I were a rich man.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Well…this one shouldn't offend anyone…..except for the Brazilian Rosewood thingy….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmental Alpinist Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'm looking for the link of Tony's review of thi beast. If I were a rich man.... Here you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q03nxlgcfjk If anyone is bored and has time on their hands, could you explain the whole Fullerplast thing? My assumption is that most all Gibsons were lacquer up until the Norlin era when they switched to Fullerplast. Then they switched backed to lacquer under Ren sometime in the 1990s? Thanks, FMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks FMA. Great bass sound, as do most 4-ribbon models - nice chime on the high strings. I would not even hold this guitar, much less play it. Props to Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 heres two photos of the headstock of No1. Ive had these photos since 1994. also a Christmas Card from 1994 with No.1 on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 How does the Monarch compare to some of the Maestro models I see at Best Buy? It's hard to get a feel for the Maestro since they keep them in their cardboard boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 How does the Monarch compare to some of the Maestro models I see at Best Buy? It's hard to get a feel for the Maestro since they keep them in their cardboard boxes. theres a reason why there in boxes.. I would hide those from view as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 A thrill to see Ferguson tell about the Monarc. Must have been fantastic for him to make that vision come true. Listening again the guitar is a sound-giant as well - notice the bass, , , such a deep end must be handled with care, but if you manage - YES ! Aaaaand, , , let's not overlook the not so often happening hexagon washers. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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