ShawnLPsupreme Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Just recieved new LP Supreme from MF, and I question why the body of guitar only touches the inside of case at the very bottom of lower bout and at the neck, (the majority of the body is suspended in air). Is this case built incorrectly, maybe the neck support is to high or inside lower body section to deep? I would think this could be bad for the neck. Anyone else seen this issue? http://s730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/Shawnps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 OK, that made me want to go and check mine ;) Doesn't sound right. Mine is supported at the back and front of the body and in two places along the neck. The guitar sits flat in the case. Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new Supreme! How 'bout some pics for us to oogle over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 What, no introduction or anything. Not even a pix.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Doesnt that guitar have a carved flame maple back as well as top? If so, no way that guitar could rest completely in one of gibson's cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Hey TG are you talking about that tigery line on the body? Yes, no way it will sit properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnLPsupreme Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 [imghttp://s730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/Shawnps/][/img] Yes it is carved back, just figured they make a case designed for it. Here are some pics, although hard to see beneath guitar but basically there ie a 1/2 inch gap under top bout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 ...for what it costs they should make a special case for it, but I guess they just use the normal flat bottom cases. The pic is not working... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Some are more challenged than others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 We need a HTML workshop or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnLPsupreme Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the pic post Callen, Newbie here. cut and paste without the IMG on each end works, but i quess it shoud of been a link? Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 [imghttp://s730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/Shawnps/][/img] Just pay attention to the [] "" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the pic post Callen' date=' Newbie here. cut and paste without the IMG on each end works, but i quess it shoud of been a link? Sorry.[/quote'] you just botched the carrots on the img tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Beautiful. I would've liked to see the back too. But that's a regular LP case you've got there (flat bottom). You could purchase a hand towel about the same color and lay it in the bottom of the case under the upper bout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnLPsupreme Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Ok put pics of back at photobucket. Original post has link. The case is not completly flat, there is a ramp about half way up bout area with about a 1 inch rise, however that of course will not contour to the carved back. Hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Nice to see a real one for a change! =D> Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Ok put pics of back at photobucket. Original post has link. The case is not completly flat' date=' there is a ramp about half way up bout area with about a 1 inch rise, however that of course will not contour to the carved back. Hmmm.[/quote'] Oh man... that's a pretty backside. ...yes, the bottom of the regular LP case has a ramp, but it's made for a flat back, not a carved 'fiddle' back like yours. I'm not sure if anyone makes a case especially for that shape. Maybe someone here knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 WoWZA! Not a fan of the red burst but for yours I will make an exception Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnLPsupreme Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks everyone, I guess its allright since the carved back does probally touch in the center just not at the top bout edges. But I did send a question to gibson support about it, will see if they respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iownanlps Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 What do you reckon to the sound, there is not much Supreme love on this forum, some say it sounds like a semi-hollow body...utter rubbish of course! What about the weight, not bad for a chambered guitar as the carved maple back brings it over the scales of a usual chambered Les Paul? I'll bet you love the sound, creamy smooth on the neck pickup with the tone backed of, more sustain than a normal Les Paul due to the highly resonant body, plenty of rock all around. Not to be hung on a wall and looked at some seem to think. I really can't see the need to remove/change the pickups as they really are the business on this superb high-end Les Paul. Well done on your purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Thanks everyone' date=' I guess its allright since the carved back does probally touch in the center just not at the top bout edges. But I did send a question to gibson support about it, will see if they respond.[/quote'] Fold up your cleaning cloth or strap and stuff it under. Should provide a little more support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnLPsupreme Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Got a reply from gibby. Hello, Thanks for writing!! The Les Paul Supreme comes with its own unique case. The case should have shipped with the guitar from the factory, so it should be the correct case, and yes, the carved back probably will not sit flush in the case--this is not a problem. I am very happy with the sound, and yes the neck pickup is creamy, i wont be changing anything, and no it will not be hanging on a wall. I have a studio vintage mohagany w/Burst 1 and 2 when I want to squeal, but I prefer less bite and more smootheness and growl with this baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iownanlps Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 It is great to meet somebody who actually owns a Supreme and knows how wonderful they are. I have added black knobs and a black/gold pickup ring selector as I feel it really compliments the black pickup surrounds and cherry burst finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Is Dead In My Basement Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 You actually spent your money on a supreme? Goodness man in this economy? What do you do for a living? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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