charlie brown Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 That's one kick-***' date=' sweet, gorgeaous, tv yellow ouble cut Charlie Brown... is it a custom shop RI or the "standard" model? I've been trying to find one of the standard models around here but can only find them in black which doesnt look 1/10th as good... Beautiful guitar man.[/quote'] Thanks, Thundergod... Nope...just the standard version. I upgraded the tuners, and changed the pickguard, to a 'multi-layered" version, and added the '59 LP Truss Rod Cover. Purely for my own enjoyment. Not trying to "fool" anyone. But, I like how it turned out. I think it was only about 100 bucks (or less) in "upgrades!" One good side benefit, with the "Grovers" is that their weight/mass, seems to have helped "sustain" a bit. Not sure, but it sure seems like it. Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Well she turned out great... sure looks like something more than a standard version... I am really GASsing for one of those in the same finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Thanks. I have a couple of (Discontinued) LP Double Cut "Junior Lites," too. Not "faded," as they only came in "gloss" finish, at the time. But, I upgraded them, a bit...just to suit my fancy. And, I think they turned out well, too. "Cherry Bomb" as this one's named. And my own "Blackie!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin4Hubert Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 That's some beautiful guitars you got there CB. I'm jealous! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonicchaos Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 And my own "Blackie!" CB Wow!! That is now one of my favorite guitars. Damn if that would've been around when I bought my VM, I might've gone with the DC. What year did you get it? Anymore info on it you can provide? How much did ya pay for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Wow!! That is now one of my favorite guitars. Damn if that would've been around when I bought my VM' date=' I might've gone with the DC. What year did you get it? Anymore info on it you can provide? How much did ya pay for it? [/quote'] Thanks, Guys! I bought them both, within about 2 months of each other (the Red one, first), back in 2001. In fact, I ordered the Black one, from a local (Wichita, Ks) dealer, on the morning of 9/11, just minutes before the news reports and live coverage of the "attack" started coming in. So...I wasn't sure, that morning, if I'd ever get it, since we had no idea how awful that day would turn out to be, and what more there might have been, to come. So, it has kind of a "special" meaning, to me...somehow. They were, at the time, selling for only about $425.00. I added the Green Tulip tuners, and the TP-6 tailpiece, to both...but did it in "Gold" for the Black one, obviously. I had intended doing that, all along. They're both Great guitars, to play. Some folks said they didn't care for the P-100 pickups, at the time, but I've never had any complaints, at all. I have "P-90" equipped guitars, if it need/want that sound... the TV Yellow DC is equipped with P-90's, for one. The P-100's are (of course) quiet, but have a tone that's a nice cross, between a mini-humbucker, and an almost "tele" like twang, at times. So, for what I do, (Blues, Blues Rock and some "Country" tinged Rock) they're great! I always get compliments on the tone I get, from them, as well as their "looks!" They don't have quite the "mid-range quack" that a P-90 does, but I like them, just for their own characteristics. Besides, one can always adjust the amp, pretty successfully, to compensate. Hope that helps, with your questions? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc3c46 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 My Faded. Still needs to get PU Rings to match pickguard and pu covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango martin Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 My 08 tobaccoburst, i must take more pics, this was on the day i got it, stunning guitar! i bloody love it. the mark on the right side is a weird reflection, again must take more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 My Faded. Still needs to get PU Rings to match pickguardand pu covers. Still looking for some dc? Returned the pu rings didja? Pickguard has a nice color, hope you can find rings to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc3c46 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Still looking for some dc? Returned the pu rings didja? Pickguard has a nice color' date=' hope you can find rings to match. [/quote'] PU rings are returned and was promised to get rings from a VOS. Cover are on order too and should be her next week. Looked at a new black Standard and behold: all the rings and the pickguard have a nice cream/off-white color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hey Charlie, is that a badass in front of the bridge? I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I'm just wondering is the tailpiece aluminum or something differenet of your guys faded burst guitars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Paul Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks. I have a couple of (Discontinued) LP Double Cut "Junior Lites' date='" too. Not "faded," as they only came in "gloss" finish, at the time. But, I upgraded them, a bit...just to suit my fancy. And, I think they turned out well, too. "Little Red Blues" as this one's named. And my own "Blackie!" ...[/quote'] Wow, that's a sweet pair of twins Charlie, you lucky lucky boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hey Charlie' date=' is that a badass in front of the bridge? I don't get it.[/quote']It's a Gibson TP-6 tailpiece. The main difference is the fine-tuners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Yep... it is an aftermarket piece made by gibson... wish they made it in nickel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Yep... it is an aftermarket piece made by gibson... wish they made it in nickel. Yep...and when I got them, at the time I purchased the guitars...those tailpieces were less than 1/2, what they're costing now! Amazing... ;>b CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcooper830 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Wow!!!!! So many incredibly beautiful Standard Fadeds you guys have. Mine doesn't even come close...... as far as looks..... but the tone and feel is AWESOME!! These are the Ebay pics that made me buy it: And some action shots: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hey! I've seen you on youtube... great videos man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tu?n Vu Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 And here is mine, she's a '08 faded In Hanoi, Vietnam there are not over 5 Gibby one. Of course, she becomes very famous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Very nice. There are only five and you have 2 of them? Sweet - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Very nice. There are only five and you have 2 of them? Sweet - very nice indeed. He owns 40% of his country's gibbies... beat that Tim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I purchased my Standard, Faded in 2005 (Tobacco Burst, 60's Neck) in Adelaide (Australia). and it has been my guitar of choice since then. I have a few other guitars from various manufacturers, but nothing comes close to the glorious rock tone that sings from this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 very nice indeed. He owns 40% of his country's gibbies... beat that Tim! He's not far off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Nice guitars guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tu?n Vu Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Very nice. There are only five and you have 2 of them? Sweet - Oh no, the other is Greco's! Greco LP is still right but she never compares to the Gibby! I said "In Hanoi" but not in my country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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