jimmiJAMM Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Just purchased this guitar today, arriving next week. Does anyone else know much about this model? If so please share your thoughts and experiences. Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) No, but...short scale and I'd call it a semi-solid more than a semi-acoustic. Looks nice from here. Specs - http://legacy.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/Midtown-Kalamazoo/Specs.aspx If it's anything like this, it should be good, but check the video at 7min30 as he shows there is a retaining screw for the trapeze tailpiece screwed into the front. You need to know about that. Happy New Guitar Year! Edited December 29, 2021 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Awesome, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 It looks very nice. Congrats on your purchase. The 57 Classics are a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Wow. Looks NOTHING like the Kalamazoo I had back in the "day". (mine was sky blue ). Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 That's the way to start off the year - congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 Thanks guys, here she is and in mint condition no less! Couldn't be happier. They only made 600 worldwide so it's a very limited edition indeed. I'm actually loving the shorter scale length. Plays fast and easier to finger chords that normally require stretching out those digits. Anyway, this thing a truly a one of a kind work of art. I don't believe that it's ever been played, looks brand new. Not a scratch or blemish to be found and came with all original case candy. Lastly, the thing sounds incredible! The tone knobs are push/pull for coil splitting and came stock with Grover locking tuners aaaaand it smells like vanilla! LOL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Very nice indeed - looks like everything it should be - congrats and happy playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, jdgm said: Very nice indeed - looks like everything it should be - congrats and happy playing! Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Yes indeed, I have one, and it’s a super nice guitar, imho. The short-scale is what I was initially after, and it’s very comfy - but additionally, the overall low-but-wide neck profile adds positively to the 23.5” scale’s playability. So you get the neck of a Byrdland, mated to a rather unique body that’s far removed from a Byrdland. Similar to other Midtowns, the body is a semi-hollow, with a flat top. Throw in the ‘57 classic humbuckers with coil taps, and tonally you’ve got a number of interesting options. Congrats on finding one of these, as they rarely come up. Mine’s certainly not for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 HNGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 A very nice looking Gibby for sure. Those Mid Towns were a great design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, kidblast said: A very nice looking Gibby for sure. Those Mid Towns were a great design. Thanks man, she plays like a dream!❤ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Cool guitar, congratulations. I vaguely remember these from 2013, but did not remember the short scale. Sounds really good in the Trogly video so enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Twang Gang said: Cool guitar, congratulations. I vaguely remember these from 2013, but did not remember the short scale. Sounds really good in the Trogly video so enjoy! Yes indeed, thanks! Thanks to Austin i got to see her torn down and reassembled. Something i would never do to mine! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) : Edited January 11, 2022 by jimmiJAMM Wrong thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Thats a nice choice. Its a beauty too. HNGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, merciful-evans said: Thats a nice choice. Its a beauty too. HNGD Thanks man, i'm totally in love with her!😍 Edited January 11, 2022 by jimmiJAMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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