kidblast Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 34 minutes ago, SteveFord said: Perhaps pictures will have to do. nah, we will take you for your word... 2 Quote
01GT eibach Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 I think the iconic joke has run its course ... 2 Quote
SteveFord Posted January 9, 2021 Author Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) I suppose so, even I am sick of making fun of their marketing department. When the new mgmt took over I started looking at their slimmed down line-up and really liked what they did. I wasn't planning on buying any guitars but then the pandemic hit and one thing led to another. I've always liked Les Pauls and was so impressed by the 50s neck Standards that I got curious about the 60s neck Standard so when I saw this one I caved. I'll also get to see if my theory about neck thickness and overall sound has any merit although they do have different pick ups. Enough babbling, here she be: I'm told that what looks like damage to the back is just reflection. Those pictures really illustrate just how difficult it is to photograph these things. It should be here next week and that should put paid to Les Pauls for me. Edited January 9, 2021 by SteveFord 1 Quote
Tman Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 Fantastic Steve, good on you. Really great looking LP. The 60's neck is my favorite, by far. Quote
SteveFord Posted January 9, 2021 Author Posted January 9, 2021 Thanks, that wood grain sucked me in, it has a little of everything going on. I know that the necks all vary a bit but the 50s necks are just a little bit more than I had bargained for. You get used to it but I see why they used to shave down the necks a bit. Now look how spoiled we are with all of the different profiles available. Quote
Rabs Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 Nice.. Beautiful colour. Im a 60s neck guy too, dont get on with big necks at all.. Let us know how it goes 1 Quote
Dub-T-123 Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Man that looks good. Gibson has really refined the aesthetics on this model since I started playing guitar Quote
SteveFord Posted January 10, 2021 Author Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) That gal's butt need it's own Zip Code. You know you've overdone the plastic surgery when you go for a motorcycle ride and your a- s- s gets caught in the spokes. That top has all sorts of stuff going on - bear claw and the striping and then the ovals and the lines. I'm dying to see it in person. I better not get an empty box!!! Edited January 10, 2021 by SteveFord Quote
Dub-T-123 Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 And it’s got mineral flecks which = TONE Quote
merciful-evans Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dub-T-123 said: And it’s got mineral flecks which = TONE oooh... a new phrase for possible inclusion into my TBS (an acronym I just made up) tone belief system Quote
Dub-T-123 Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Google “crystal lattice dumble” and learn the science of TONE lol Quote
merciful-evans Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Dub-T-123 said: Google “crystal lattice dumble” and learn the science of TONE lol Why have I not seen this before? ! So does a Gem lettuce have more or less tone than a Iceberg lettuce? I'll do a comparison study with my salad spinner later. Quote
SteveFord Posted January 10, 2021 Author Posted January 10, 2021 I know they used to sell Mood Rings, I wonder if they make Tone Rings? I don't want a weight relieved one, though. Quote
kelly campbell Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Beatiful LP Steve, Congratulations. Stunning Quote
01GT eibach Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Wow - beautiful guitar. I love the top with that beautiful mix of flame and plain. How do you like it? Were there any issues/problems? Quote
SteveFord Posted January 11, 2021 Author Posted January 11, 2021 I won't see it until this Friday as it's in California right now. I kept futzing around and the seller had one on Reverb which sold and then I saw this other one he had on eBay and my beady little eyes popped out with an audible BOING! noise so I grabbed it before this one vanished as well. Quote
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Steve you are starting 2021 off right. Quote
SteveFord Posted January 11, 2021 Author Posted January 11, 2021 This should just about do it. I'm starting to feel like one of these weird guys you see on Hoarders. I blame it on Tone Derangement Syndrome, ha, ha. Quote
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, SteveFord said: This should just about do it. I'm starting to feel like one of these weird guys you see on Hoarders. I blame it on Tone Derangement Syndrome, ha, ha. I could send you my address. I'll take a Martin 00 or 000-18 new or used, in good condition will do. I'll look after it and make sure it gets broken in correctly and I will of course keep it hydrated in the case when not in my hands. Damn how many did you get last year and now this new one. Like 7 or 8? Do they have a little blue pill for TDS? That's right you heard right tonight secret word is Mud Shark. Edited January 12, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote
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