Steven Latch Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hi, I have just spotted an very nice looking flame top 1960 reissue. I usually prefer the 1959's type of neck and own a les paul traditonal with has a 50's neck. In spite of the shallower neckm I'm really tempted by this 60's. Is there any noticeable difference apart from this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 The 60's neck is a lot slimmer than the 50's. The R0 also has the double ringed tuners... The only real difference between the 58, 59 and 60 is the top except the 60 has the thinnest neck.. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Steven, the neck on that reissue may be called a 60s neck but it's fatter than your Traditional's neck. Gibson USA '50s and '60s necks are a lot different than Custom Shop '50s and '60s necks. Poor decision on Gibson's part to call them the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameburst Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I have two R9's and one R0 - and the R0 is my 'go to' guitar, always. They are generally rarer too, with less production. The neck is extremely comfortable - and due to the profile/thickness, it feels more 'playable'. Bigger chords can be reached, and the tone is markedly different to a thicker necked R9, R8 or other. I would say the R0 has a brighter shimmery sound, and a bit more crunch when it's driven. Less muddy, and more clarity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Latch Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks. I was not able to compare the RO with other Gibsons directly, namely a traditionnal. But that 60's neck seemed pretty thin. I'll go and check it again. The guitar is really nice but at this price level I didn't want to do a "rush" purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltos Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Like Flame Burst,....I have two R9's (Iced Tea and a LemonBurst) and an R0. I love them all but the R0 gets a little more time and attention. Super flamey cherry burst top on the R0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffmeister76 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I bought the R0 after playing both and I'm so glad i did. The neck just feels so comfy to play for hours and always feels like coming home after playing 50's necks IMO. R0's aren't everywhere too like the R8's and R9's seem to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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