eljay Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 i'm privileged to own this guy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 real sweet looker........... are the pups the 57 classics? Nice going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 real sweet looker........... are the pups the 57 classics? Nice going on a 58? No, its the Burstbucker 1 and either 2 or 3 I think that goes for all Historics save a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 i'm privileged to own this guy: Awesome, by chance, did you buy used or new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 bought new, much less than msrp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Pardon me for living 1319, I have seen a few historics come out of the custom shop with 57 classics. Why jump on me with such a defensive comment? You know this forum is supposed to be a place where one can go and mingle with common interests, it not meant for critisizing....... I guess cwness was right when he warned me about all the"know it alls" here. Well sometimes you just can't have it all. Take a look here: 1975 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst 1965 Gibson Les Paul JR/SG Polaris White (refinished) 2005 Gibson Les Paul Junior Vintage Sunburst 2007 Gibson Explorer Pro Heritage Cherry 2007 Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cut Nashville Satin White (GOTW, 400 made) 2007 Gibson Melody Maker Joan Jett Series White 2008Gibson SG Classic Heritage Cherry 2009 Gibson Nighthawk Trans Amber Limited Run (350) 1978 Fender Stratocaster Yellow 1974 Marshall MK II 50 watt head 1974 Marshall 4x12 1960 Bass Lead, 25w Celestian Greenback 16 ohm 1976 Marshall 4x12 1960 Base Lead, 25w Celestian Brownback 16 ohm Ipswitch 1978 Fender Pro Reverb 2x12 Silver Face 2006 Crown DA-75 Power Amp 2004 Genz Benz 2x12 G-Flex Ported Cabinet 1985 ENGL Model 620 Tube Pre Amp 2007 TC Electronics D-TWO 2006 Lexicon MX200 2001 Roland XP-30 Synthesizer I don't need a lecture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 i dont think he jumped all over you. but you are both right. it really just depends on the year and the model. most historics made in the last 5 years have the BBs. but i have also seen new R8s with 57 classics when they are supposed to have BBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thank you Fenn...........true, I have seen both. Either way, you'll have that guitar for life and enjoy ever moment of it. The flame is awesome from the picture and that's not even up close........... smoking piece!!!!!!!!!!! enjoy.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 fwiw, here an email exchange i had with gibson last week regarding type of pickups: Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 6:34 PM To: Customer Service Subject: Talk 2 Us : Country USA hi, just a friendly inquiry. bought a LP R8 yesterday and am delighted. just curious, why does this model have burstbucker pickups? seems like 57 classics would be more "in period." not gonna swap, jusk asking! many thanks, larry Hello Larry, The Gibson Historic models used ’57 Classics until the early 2000’s when the more accurate PAF reissue Burstbucker 1,2 and 3 pick-up came out. Thanks. Bob Burns Gibson Customer Service 1-800-4GIBSON service@gibson.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 the burstbucker 1/2 are actually more vintage correct in that they have an uneven number of windings. it is those extra windings that give the BBs that little edge that i like. the 57s are good, but they dont do it for me. i havent played the 57 plus though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Very nice mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamman Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I had that with my R9. I got it 12-09 new. It has '57 classics . I'm considering putting in BB's. imo better sounding pickup. All in all that R8 looks great play the hell out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 eljay - Really nice 58 VOS. From what I can see of the top, I'm diggin the nice graining in the plain top. And a beautiful burst to boot. Congrats! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 NICE TOP!! Congratulations.... How about some MORE pictures? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Arcadius Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 She's a doll man! Very nice, ''fire-like'' burst top! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 the burstbucker 1/2 are actually more vintage correct in that they have an uneven number of windings. it is those extra windings that give the BBs that little edge that i like. the 57s are good' date=' but they dont do it for me. i havent played the 57 plus though[/quote'] I agree Fenn. There are some guys who want to replace their BB's with aftermarket pups. My BB's (1 & 2) are amazing!...I wouldnt even consider replacing them. I had them measured and if memory serves me correctly the neck pup was 7.69k and the bridge was 8.25k. Perfect for my style of music. I really think Gibson got the PAF sound right when they introduced the BB series of pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 NICE TOP!! Congratulations.... How about some MORE pictures? Regards OK! thank you for the kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicShred204 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 shes a beut for sure ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Congrats on a fine looking guitar! If I ever get a VOS it'll be the '58 for sure. Great price for a great guitar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Pardon me for living 1319' date=' I have seen a few historics come out of the custom shop with 57 classics. Why jump on me with such a defensive comment? You know this forum is supposed to be a place where one can go and mingle with common interests, it not meant for critisizing....... I guess cwness was right when he warned me about all the"know it alls" here. Well sometimes you just can't have it all.[/quote'] Whoa! Hold up a sec there! I definitely did not have the intention of jumping at you and I sincerely apologize if it came across like that. What I said, I meant as a fact, like Fenn said it depends on the year, I just assumed that it was a fairly recent one, after the BB came out. So I just figured it would have the BB's and not 57's, although I know previous years had it. When I said save a few models, I still meant recent recent times. Sorry if it came across as though I were jumping at you. And believe me, I am definitely not a know it all, I don't pretend to be....so I hope I didn't come off like that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejphotos Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 2/23/2010 at 1:50 PM, eljay said: i'm privileged to own this guy: Bump! I now own this R8. Trying to reach the original owner, eljay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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