Twang Gang Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Alright enough of the 1500 pages of "Song Association" here is something EXCITING - guitar porn Arrived today and it's a keeper. Flawless build by Custom Shop, almost perfect set up out of the box, just a couple strings needed intonation and Bridge Pickup bass side height a little off. Plays great, sustain for days. Action actually a little lower than Custom Shop specs, I may raise it a little (never done that before with a new guitar - always had to lower it). Has a Richlite board, but if I didn't know that ahead of time I would probably think it was Ebony. Not sure about the black knobs, maybe gold or amber?? Photos don't show it well, but pickup covers are gold (look chrome or nickel in photo). As RCT would say - tonight I'll play this, and tomorrow and tomorrow night and Sunday....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Ohh man that is frikken sweet There is nothing I would change about that guitar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Congrats T Gang sharp guitar 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Yes very nice looker! [thumbup] Gibson don't much like black switch tips do they? I always think switch tip should be same colour/shade as knobs and surrounds... But with this guitar the knobs if amber might go better with the scratch plate (and the rest of it) IMO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Jesus H Christ I don't even want one of them and I want that! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Alright enough of the 1500 pages of "Song Association" here is something EXCITING - guitar porn Arrived today and it's a keeper. Flawless build by Custom Shop, almost perfect set up out of the box, just a couple strings needed intonation and Bridge Pickup bass side height a little off. Plays great, sustain for days. Action actually a little lower than Custom Shop specs, I may raise it a little (never done that before with a new guitar - always had to lower it). Has a Richlite board, but if I didn't know that ahead of time I would probably think it was Ebony. Not sure about the black knobs, maybe gold or amber?? Photos don't show it well, but pickup covers are gold (look chrome or nickel in photo). As RCT would say - tonight I'll play this, and tomorrow and tomorrow night and Sunday....... Congrats! I was thinking that was ebony and then read your post. Very cool. How bout these knobs? https://reverb.com/item/1574614-4-replacement-black-and-gold-reflector-knobs-fit-gibson-usa?gclid=CJja09_Sw9QCFciXfgod9poDig&pla=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I don't like 'em big normally, but I'd hit that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Congratulations. Nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyGhost Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Sweet. Congrats and have heaps of enjoyment, which is what it's really about from my perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 That has an amazing finish! Very nice acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 That's a handsome guitar, the contrast between the top and sides is great. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Woah, that is one gorgeous guitar. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I don't like 'em big normally, but I'd hit that! These are pretty small guitars in contrast to say a 335. More like a mini 335. Here's a video for size perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 That's beautiful. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 . Beautiful. That top is gorgeous! I really like the bold look of the black knobs. Congrats. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Wow!! That's so "purdy," I be (almost) afraid to play it! ALMOST! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 as was already said, that guitar is stunning, i wouldn't change anything. nice score for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 I don't like 'em big normally, but I'd hit that! They aren't very big. About an inch or less all the way around bigger than the body of a Les Paul, thickness is about 1.5 inches to a Les Paul's 2 inch thickness, and this one weighs in at just a hair over 6 pounds. I find them a little more comfortable to play than LP mainly due to the weight. Try one if you can find one - you might be surprised how much you like it. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I know if y'all like it I made a good choice. I have four gold top hat knobs on my LP Lite, and 4 gold speed knobs that I took off of something, so I might try one of those sets on it. I could put the black ones from this onto the LP which is ebony. But for now I think I'll leave it as is and concentrate on playing it. [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 That is stunning! I wouldn't worry about knobs or anything right now - just PLAY that beauty! You can worry about whether or not you want to change them later. ENJOY IT & CONGRATS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 That is frikken gorgeous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Outstanding! Beautiful choice. I have an Antique Natural ES-335 Dot Re-Issue. The Antique Natual in flamed Maple is absolutely stunning. I can only imagine you will love yours as much as I love mine. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I'd love to try one of those to compare to a 339. The one piece back, sides & c-block must make for some tonal differences. And as everyone has said, it looks stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Niicceeee!! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 That is absolutely gorgeous. I love it just like if is, I wouldn't change a thing. Congratulations! Well, there might be one thing I'd change. From your guitar rack to mine. Ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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