ant7629 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hey guys Just heard the good news that the Traditional Pro is finally coming to this side pond ( been wanting one for a while ). I know that some members have bought one or at least tried one, so I was wondering if you could post some pics and maybe your impressions of the guitar before I order one. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat les sg Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I got one 2 weeks ago & its my new #1 ,I have a LP L.E & a 58 VOS,had a friend come by the other day & a-b my Les Pauls & he loved the TRad. Pro, he kept wanting to play it more ,he wasnt impressed with the 58 ,the coil splitting is very usable as well ,Gibson put a winner together on this one ,was thinkin about gettin another in Darkburst,got mine for $1600 at MF when they had a 20% off coupon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I played a couple of them at GC a couple of weeks ago. They had a great feel, I really like the satin finish and the vintage sunburst and cherry burst looked great. Both of them were not created equal though; weight and sound difference between the two I tried. I'd like to give them another whirl before I purchased anything else. I have a couple of guitars posted in the Trading Post right now b/c I do not play them much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstfaded Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 That's great news. Do you know which dealers in the UK will be selling the TradPro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 I know GAK are definitely on board (they are on the website, but in stock yet - 1 to 2 months apparently) and I wouldn't be surprised if the other big stores DV247, Andertons, Dawsons etc are getting them too. Can't wait. Thought they would be US only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I love mine I've owned it about three weeks now and I can't put it down. However, I did have sort through at least 4-5 of them before I found the one I liked. The pleking makes very little difference, but there are some that have good setups. Take your time. I got mine in Vintage Sunburst I'll post some pics tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 GAK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 GAK? Guitar Amp Keyboard centre. Its one of the bigger stores over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstfaded Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 It's just a pity about the long wait. 1-2 months usually means the end of August at this time of the year. I hate stores that advertise guitars on their website without actually saying they don't have them in stock. I ordered one of the faded Les Pauls a few years back and was then told there would be a delay of four months. I got fed up waiting and bought a Strat instead, then got a call two days after my Strat purchase to say my LP had arrived and did I still want it! So I ended up with two guitars instead of one. Patience is a virtue and can save you money. Here endeth the leshon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 It's just a pity about the long wait. 1-2 months usually means the end of August at this time of the year. I hate stores that advertise guitars on their website without actually saying they don't have them in stock. I ordered one of the faded Les Pauls a few years back and was then told there would be a delay of four months. I got fed up waiting and bought a Strat instead' date=' then got a call two days after my Strat purchase to say my LP had arrived and did I still want it! So I ended up with two guitars instead of one. Patience is a virtue and can save you money. Here endeth the leshon.[/quote'] A happy ending though, two great guitars instead of one? I would have done the same. I know what you mean about the waiting, I did that with the Traditional and new standard. I spoke to a guy at GAK and he said about a month, but recommended to expect 2. From what I have read, it sounds like it will be worth the wait. The only thing I am not convinced about is how the satin back will look. Guess I will just have to see one in the flesh to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I tried to get a bit artsy with the lighting so it came out kinda dark! as for the satin back and neck, don't sweat it it looks great and feels even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I tried to get a bit artsy with the lighting so it came out kinda dark! as for the satin back and neck, don't sweat it it looks great and feels even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmeds Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I sampled a Traditional Pro at a Guitar Center before settling on my HB Traditional. The Pro had great feel and the satin finish made the neck feel faster in playability. However, since I happen to like things that look shiny and new the choice wasn’t hard as far as going for the regular Trad. I preferred the warmer and rounder sounding 57 pickup combo of the Trad opposed to the 57 and Burstbucker combo of the Pro; it just sounded more “traditional”. Although minor, I do wish that the Pro came with covers on the pickups In your case, more power to you to be in a position to own both; just more tools of the trade, so to speak. I don’t see where you’ll wrong adding one to your stable. Hmm...There just may be a Trad Pro in my future!? ;) Enjoy and Play On ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Damn that looks great, thanks for that. I was thinking cherry sunburst, but I may be going down the vintage sunburst route now! dmeds, I know what you mean about the "shiny and new" thing. Its what is giving me doubts about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 When I first started shopping for the Traditional Pro, I was set on the Vintage Sunburst from the get go. I was however planning to cover the pickups. But, when I saw the guitar face to face I realized that the colors of pickups matched the body and binding perfectly. . The binding is practically identical to the creme colored coil, and the edges of the finish match the black coil. You wont find that contrast on the Cherry Sunburst. Although it also looks very slick in the Ebony finish as well. Either way you can always cover the pickups if you don't like the open coils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 love it all the way around good feel great sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bram Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 - Why isn't there anything like a Traditional Custom? Why are the Customs only available in the Custom Shop? I only see Standards with rosewood boards these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstfaded Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'm told that GAK might even have some of these little beauties in stock as of today...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 GAK? Yes, Bill the Cat is their mascot. Sorry, guys across the pond will have to google "Bloom County" to get that one. Oop - ack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarGuy503 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 They are great guitars, however, I'm not a big fan of the satin finish on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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