Twang Gang Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Custom shop announced a week or so ago that they are once again making the CS336. These are the real thing with a carved maple top '57 Classics, and an ABR-1 Bridge. Get 'em while they are available - another limited run. All with nice figured tops: Faded Cherry, Cherry, Iced Tea, and Vintage Burst. They had announced a weird configuration a month or so ago of one with a mahogany top, P-90s, and a wrap around bridge tailpiece. I really don't think that configuration would give you the variety of tone that a maple top and humbuckers provide. But these are the real thing with MRSP $3,999 so no significant price increase (if any). I bought one in 2003 that was listed about $4200 and then discounted by Sam Ash about 25%. My opinion - this is the best model Gibson makes. Play one, buy one if you can you'll never regret it, and you may unload a few of your other guitars that you find you no longer need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Thankfully I bought mine some years back. These are KILLER guitars! As with all things Gibson Custom Shop these have gone up considerably from when I bought mine. This is the same color as mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Ahhhh.. A 336.. One day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I preferred the P90 version but glad you like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Custom shop announced a week or so ago that they are once again making the CS336. These are the real thing with a carved maple top '57 Classics, and an ABR-1 Bridge. Get 'em while they are available - another limited run. All with nice figured tops: Faded Cherry, Cherry, Iced Tea, and Vintage Burst. They had announced a weird configuration a month or so ago of one with a mahogany top, P-90s, and a wrap around bridge tailpiece. I really don't think that configuration would give you the variety of tone that a maple top and humbuckers provide. But these are the real thing with MRSP $3,999 so no significant price increase (if any). I bought one in 2003 that was listed about $4200 and then discounted by Sam Ash about 25%. My opinion - this is the best model Gibson makes. Play one, buy one if you can you'll never regret it, and you may unload a few of your other guitars that you find you no longer need. I take it this is what we are talking about http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2017/Custom/CS-336-Figured-Top.aspx Which colour would you want? Im quite liking the iced tea one... The red one is well nice too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted July 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I preferred the P90 version but glad you like these. Hey Drog I think I recall you said you ordered the Mahogany top P-90 version a few weeks ago. Did you get it, how is it? I'm not knocking that model at all, but I had a 2002 336 since 2003 and loved it. Just didn't think the different top and P-90s would give it the same type of tones. Give us a review of yours if you like - I'd love to hear about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted July 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I take it this is what we are talking about http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2017/Custom/CS-336-Figured-Top.aspx Which colour would you want? Yep, that's what I'm talking about. For the past few years since they were not in regular production the only way to get a new one was through special order and a very high price. I don't think Photobucket will let me show mine, but I got a 356 a couple weeks ago in Antique Natural and that is my favorite finish - not available in this run apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I don't think Photobucket will let me show mine, but I got a 356 a couple weeks ago in Antique Natural and that is my favorite finish - not available in this run apparently. As you know I am only too aware and jealous of your Natural 336.. Tis a thing of beauty :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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