scottierocker Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hey gents, I have a design idea here for Gibson to build a new style semi-hollowbody guitar. It may be a little different, but it has grown on me more an more. I think it's rather attractive. I needed a control group to decide if it was worth even hassling over, so I though to myself, "who better than Gibson fans on a Gibson forum?" Check it out, leave comments and vote. Don't be shy. I'm not interested in modifying the design, because I'm sold on it, but other suggestions would be considered. Mostly though, I just want to see how well received it would be. Take a minute to really look at it. Please be forgiving of the sub-par images. Thanks. (If images don't show below, hit refresh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 yea, you're alone on that one, for now.... Its butt ugly! interesting design, maybe like the explorer and V it'll catch on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottierocker Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 yea' date=' you're alone on that one, for now....Its butt ugly![/quote'] haha, yeah, I knew I'd get some of that!! .....interesting design' date=' maybe like the explorer and V it'll catch on![/quote'] Maybe! It's a little less 'loud' than either of those, but it's definitely different. Do me a favor, look at it tomorrow for a minute and see if it sits better! Thanks, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBB Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 As a solid body, it would be kinda cool. As a hollow body my answer is no. The rear bout coming to a sharp point would choke any bass affect. IMHO Thanks for sharing your ideas and your faith in our opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottierocker Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 As a solid body' date=' it would be kinda cool. As a hollow body my answer is no. The rear bout coming to a sharp point would choke any bass affect. IMHO Thanks for sharing your ideas and your faith in our opinions.[/quote'] I thought about solid body, but I'm afraid it's too big to be a solid body. It'd weigh 40 pounds!! As for the rear bout being dampening, the mahogany is a naturally "bassy' wood as is. As it sits, this might bring out some of the highs. Possibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I like it! did u take influence from the famous teardrop guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottierocker Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Thanks man. Actually, I didn't get influence from the tear drop as much as I did from other Gibsons. It's kind of an amalgam of the good qualities of my favorite guitars, so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Thanks man. Actually' date=' I didn't get influence from the tear drop as much as I did from other Gibsons. It's kind of an amalgam of the good qualities of my favorite guitars, so to speak. [/quote'] Oh well the orginal tear drop guitar is noted to one of the best sounding hollow guitars...for the tear in the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast fret Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I had a look about an hour ago and i thought it was horrible, but saved my vote incase it grew on me. Now I think it has something, maybe not in the grey/black but yeah man! its pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 no way, too atrocious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Ick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I love the placement and shape of the soundhole. I don't like the bout. I like it on the tear but not on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I"m sorry but I must say I couldn't warm up to that guitar if I was cremated with it. --------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recsec Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'm not a semi-hollow body tye o gut but that's interesting. I wonder if the point would interfere with your playing or would it be behind your elbow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65 Casino Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Interesting, somewhat ergonomic if the body was treated accordingly for the strumming. I really like that original teardrop pictured. Seems to be a collector guitar more than a player though. This could take off to another post of unique guitars but I am sure that has been done a few times already. Search button here we come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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