ufboy73 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Out of the historic reissues, is the '59 now the only one that comes with the gloss finish? on the website, their does not seem to be gloss models listed for '57 and '60, for example, which surprised me. i would have thought all models would be available in either finish. also, would there be any difference in the feel of the neck between gloss or VOS or is it strictly differences in physical appearance. I tried a '57 VOS locally and could have sworn the neck felt smoother without that 'sticky' laquer feel some of the gibsons have - but I do not know if this was a byproduct of the VOS finish or just of this particular guitar. thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Plains 237 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 They're all available in high gloss but much harder to find. Sometimes you have to order them. I've never played a gloss historic. I'll let you know next week! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ufboy73 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Definitely let me know what you think - i am really curious about the neck finish (or stickiness) on the VOS vs Gloss models! thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ufboy73 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Did you get a chance to try a gloss? what did you think?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bradmeister 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 When I bought mine, I had a choice of a gloss or VOS. The gloss sounded a little brighter, and a bit less "woody." Not sure if that was the result of the finish or the guitar itself. (Store I was buying from did mention the same thing.) I think the VOS feels a little 'stickier' to me because the finish isn't a smooth. I've never had to clean a neck so much in my life! It seems to attract dirt more than my other glossy guitars. -Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Plains 237 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 ufboy, my new R9 is a gloss model and the neck isn't sticky at all. smooth as glass, actually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sok66 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 My '06 '59 is a VOS and for weeks after getting it the compound they used to dull the finish kept rubbing out of the clear on the neck. Drove me wacky. The neck is now as glossy as the one on my old '95 build '57 Historic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turtle 10 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 definately gloss if you can find one.. cant you gloss it up with some special polish though? thats what i would do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sok66 6 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 definately gloss if you can find one.. cant you gloss it up with some special polish though? thats what i would do It seems like from playing it and polishing it after string changes the "VOS" is starting to dissipate and the gloss is starting to reappear. The duller finish is kind of cool, as they've punted a bit of the "new" off the guitar. They also buff up some of the plastic to make it look a bit more worn. I figure in ten years no one will know.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Plains 237 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I honestly prefer VOS. I didn't like it at first but it's really grown on me. Plus you don't notice any smudges on the hardware. I spend more time cleaning my guitars with shinny hardware than I do playing them. (Not true, just trying to make a funny) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer 0 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 New off the shelf Gibsons sometimes have a tacky feel to them. It builds up quickly on the neck and to some degree can inhibit playing. I always make it a habit to wipe down my neck. I usually just use the moist breath method for normal cleaning but then every few weeks I toss a light bit of lemon oil and that always seems to do the trick. I am not a big fan of dead stock mint looking guitars and I am not a big fan of uber relics. I like when the guitar is worn in but taken care of. The first ding is always the worst though but once you get over the hump and accept the fact of dings I usually feel better taking the guitar out and actually playing with it. :0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ufboy73 0 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 thanks a lot guys! it sounds like my initial impression was mistaken...even though the VOS i tried had a smooth feeling neck, it was simply that guitar and not the fact that it was a VOS...in fact, if anything, based on the comments above it sounds like gloss models may have generally smoother necks than the VOS models. I must admit though...i have recently come round to the conclusion that i need to try guitars out before buying, thus eliminating the online dealers....but i literally have not seen one reissue gloss model in my area. I understand that you can order it from gibson but how do you balance having to order a guitar with being able to 'shop' around and try different ones in person to find the one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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