duane v Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Alright feloow hacks.... My wife gave me the okay to drop $5k on a Gibson next year. I've been wanting a 71-72 Deluxe, but since the announcement of the RR Signature model. Granted I have a 1980 RR one-off run of a RR LPC, but if the new RR Sig stands true to form it will have a ABR1 bridge system) (which I love), and the pancake style bodies which I also like very much, and the mahogany neck..... These are features my 1980 RR does not have. What would u choose??? Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Since you already have a collection of Rhoads guitars I would go with the 71. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Since you already have a collection of Rhoads guitars I would go with the 71. Yeppers But my 1980 doesn't have the ABR1 bridge, pancake body, and the mahogany neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 With all the cash you rake in as a moderator, perhaps you can get them both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Wait for the RR to come out, find out its true specs, play one (or more), then decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 With all the cash you rake in as a moderator, perhaps you can get them both? Still waitin for the Admin promotion.... That's when the big bucks start rollin in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 $5000 on a guitar? Geeze, I can't even relate to that world. Anyway.. sounds like you might enjoy the RR more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eallenb Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 [quote name='R9' Wait for the RR to come out, find out its true specs, play one (or more), then decide. I agree with R9 if you are undecided at this point then WAIT. You have the cash available, so buy some FRC (fire retardant clothing)... to keep the cash from burning a hole in your pocket and WAIT (did I say that already) to WAIT. My 2 cents after inflation:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I used to have a Goldtop Deluxe. Never set it up to see hear and feel it's full potential, so I wouldn't be a good judge for that. I voted for the RR because it sounds like you already have your mind set on it. If you're like me, once you get your mind set on something, there's no stopping you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 i'm not realy familiar with either of them models duane but all i can say is that you are very lucky to have such a wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Get the RR and sell the 80 LPC..just sayin... \:D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Are they really going to pancake the body ? I mean it is a bad design, and although I have the ABR-1 on my SG Standard the nashville is a better design and there is zero diference in tonal quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deflepfan Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 i'm not realy familiar with either of them models duane but all i can say is that you are very lucky to have such a wife +1 - What he said! You already know that you have to play them first, at which time you will know which one to bring home with you! Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Damn! You got a great girl man! Oh the guitars I would have to choose from with $5K! I would go with the RR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Are they really going to pancake the body ? I mean it is a bad design, and although I have the ABR-1 on my SG Standard the nashville is a better design and there is zero difference in tonal quality. I hope Gibson goes for the pancake design .... and I hope it weighs as much as a boat anchor As for ABR1, I believe there is a tonal difference, (better IMO) due to the bridge adjustment posts going directly in to the wood, as oppose to them going directly in to threaded brass anchors. But from what I've been told the Nashville bridge is much sturdier and isnt susceptible to collapsing like the ABR1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Still waitin for the Admin promotion.... That's when the big bucks start rollin in Will you be soliciting letters of recommendation from the membership? B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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