RRU 0 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Thanks Crappy' date=' all makes good sense[/quote'] Here you go....you want to know what affects tone? A little input form an expert; gohdamn genuis. I fell behind...what was the verdict on the Axcess Custom? Is the thing out or no....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wondo 0 Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I got a chance to get a gunmetal Axcess right now at a good price. I have been holding out for an Iced Tea. Which color would be best? I like them both and can't decide. Unable to play before I buy. My wife says get what I want, my brother-in-law says get the Iced Tea, my luthier says get the gunmetal gray, he thinks the sunburst looks cheesey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crappy 0 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I have too many dark color guitars. If it was me, I would go with the Iced Tea. I will say the Iced Tea does look cheesey when it's next to a cherry burst. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Differentstrings89 0 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Administrator I have a question is this a limited run and if it is how many will be put out. Also if it isn't how long does gibson plan on producing these for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Custom Admin 1 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 the axcess is not a limited run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Staxman 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I got a chance to get a gunmetal Axcess right now at a good price. I have been holding out for an Iced Tea. Which color would be best? I like them both and can't decide. Unable to play before I buy. My wife says get what I want' date=' my brother-in-law says get the Iced Tea, my luthier says get the gunmetal gray, he thinks the sunburst looks cheesey.[/quote']I ended up with one of each and glad I did because I like them both too. The gunmetals are all alike, though, whereas the iced-teas all have different tops so need to be picky on the iced-tea to get one that looks good to you. I hadn't planned on getting a gunmetal but when GC got them in weeks before anyone else I couldn't resist playing an Axcess, and I chose the gunmetal because the iced-tea they had did not have a thrilling top. I got to hand pick my iced-tea top from Wildwood's first batch, so I got one that I like a lot. I do not think the iced-teas look cheesy at all, but I would have preferred a darker color like a desert burst. In the end I'm really glad I sold off some gear and got one of each because the Axcess has definitely become my main axe and it's good to have a backup if you break a string during a set. I love black guitars and the gunmetal looks awesome to me, and the iced-tea is a more classic look with a nice top. They each have different character as well so it's fun to swap back and forth. Can't tell you what your preference is, Wondo, but if I were to get just one it would be the iced-tea. Not because I don't like the gunmetal just because it is a more classic look, but best to see the top before you buy they are all so different. Heres a shot of both of mine. I got some pup covers to put on next time I change strings, will post a photo so all can see how it looks. I think I will like it more than the open coils on the iced-tea. I like the open coils on the gunmetal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Staxman 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 the axcess is not a limited run.Admin, any word on what other finishes might be available down the road? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Custom Admin 1 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Admin' date=' any word on what other finishes might be available down the road?[/quote'] we have done a few recently in fire tiger (a deep trans red) and iguana burst (green). these may become regular colors at some time, but for now the only 2 official colors are iced tea and GMG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wondo 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Well, I told Saul at Center City to go ahead and unload the gunmetal gray and wait on the Iced Tea. I have this fantasy that Admin is going to see to it that Saul gets an awesome Iced Tea to sell me and it will make up for some of the disappointment with the Lifeson. Hey, I can fatnasize can't I? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Custom Admin 1 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 i wish i had that much influence. but we use a FIFO order allocation system, so Saul will get whichever one is available when his number gets called. but response seems to have been pretty favorable on these, so with any luck yours will be a good one too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skip 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 we have done a few recently in fire tiger (a deep trans red) and iguana burst (green). these may become regular colors at some time' date=' but for now the only 2 official colors are iced tea and GMG.[/quote'] This is why I am waiting... I would still like to pick up a custom model though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skip 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 we have done a few recently in fire tiger (a deep trans red) and iguana burst (green). these may become regular colors at some time' date=' but for now the only 2 official colors are iced tea and GMG.[/quote'] Pictures??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wondo 0 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Yes, pictures please. I would most definately be interested in the Fire Tiger. I'd like to see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rat1well 0 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Anyone who has purchased an Axcess, have you seen many finishing flaws with your Axcess? The one I have seen had quite a few. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Differentstrings89 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Admin I also wanted to know how long does gibson plan on putting the axcess out for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Custom Admin 1 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 it is a regular production model...no limit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Differentstrings89 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I meant in a time sense like 1 year or 2 years or several months? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Custom Admin 1 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 there is no limit. we'll continue to make it as long as they sell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Differentstrings89 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmypage1stfan 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Hey heres the two new colors!!! someone has them on sale on ebay with TONS of pics! that look pretty cool, even the back is dyed! Red Burst: Red Burst Gibson Axcess Emerald Burst: Emerald Burst Gibson Axcess Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Differentstrings89 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 OMG!!! The emerald one is absolutely awesome I am definitely going to wait for it to come out before I get one !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Differentstrings89 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Admin so is it planned to put these two colors into production and if so when? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Custom Admin 1 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 we are running both right now, and you will probably eventually see other "not regularly offered" variations as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Differentstrings89 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Will those two colors be regularly offered? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Custom Admin 1 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 since these 2 colors weren't even in the original plan, it's impossible for me to say what will and won't be offered, or for how long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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