JefferySmith Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks for all the input re. the unfortunate demise of the Elitists. It does make sense that the Elitist series may be siphoning money from Gibson. While researching the Byrdland I came accross several professional musicians who raved about the Byrdland and recommended it highly. I'm guessing the profit margin for an ES 175 is much higher than for a Byrdland or Broadway. On the other hand' date=' with the economy tanking, it also makes sense to offer an [b']affordable [/b]professional guitar, doesn't it? If Gibson disappeared tomorrow, the pros would do fine with Elitists (if they could find them). Some feel that nitro finishes are better for the sound. That could be true, but the pickups do most of the work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 If Gibson disappeared tomorrow' date=' the pros would do fine with Elitists (if they could find them). Some feel that nitro finishes are better for the sound. That could be true, but the pickups do most of the work there.[/quote'] Yeah, and IF Epiphone continues the upward quality movement, on it's standard line, the need for "Elitist" would be non-existent. Nitro finishes are considered better, but I think the better they get at applying the Poly (thinner coats), that the differences will be minimal, tone wise. And, better for the environment, in the process. Already, the Poly finishes I've been seeing, lately...and have experienced, on the Rivirera P-93 LE, are far better, than just a couple of years ago, when everything seemed to be heavily dipped/drenched, in plastic. So, let's hope the better quality trend continues! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrola Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hey Everybody, I have a quetion for you. I am going thru a pick-up phase with my Byrd. Right now I have SD's JB and a 59 in sounds good but.... Has anybody put Gibson Classic 57's or Burstbuckers in and if so what do you think. Thanks, JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarxBros Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Two Byrdlands? How 'bout some pics? T'ee he he he' date=' this is for display / picture purposes only. Then back in the cases and into the closet they go. Until practice time that is . . . Thanks btw. Here's the whole ShaBANG: [img']http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/L4sleeko/DSCN0118-1.jpg[/img] Nice family photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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