charlie brown Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Well, Thanks, ChanMan!! I really Do Love it! I think the "felt like a toy," thing, is due to the weight relief. But, after you get used to that...they're (here's that "A" word, again) Awesome! ;>) And the Tone, is to die for...IMHO. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Here she is... Buying online, I was pleasantly surprised to discover it had a two piece body! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Well my son get's the guitar Monday. He is about to jump out of his skin. Still sitting in the hard shell case at his grandparents house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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meadowz06 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I heard that Gibson is not going to make the proposed number of units on this guitar. Anyone got any inside info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Wow CB... what a GORGEOUS guitar!!! Lucky man, you are :D! Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tripp Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I heard that Gibson is not going to make the proposed number of units on this guitar. Anyone got any inside info? I've never heard of a proposed number, so I have no idea. What number have you heard? Also, I think the whole "toy guitar" remark is complete bull. I've had my Goldtop since late February cause I jumped on them as soon as they posted on Musicians Friend. Mine is a beast and I've gotten nothing but compliments about her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. G Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I played an ebony 60s Tribute last week, next to an Epi Gold Top with P90s. If the lightweight, super resonant chambered body of the 60s turned you off, you might like the Epi quite a lot. Definitely heavier, and the body wouldn't vibrate if the world depended on it. And a very pretty plastic paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRIDER Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 FYI - I call Gibson yesterday and told them that my Studio 60's Tribute Les Paul did not come with the metal control pointers as their web site shows. After I gave the Gibson rep my guitar serial numbers they told me that they will be sending me the missing metal control pointers I just got off the phone with Gibson. I asked if my GT should have come with the knob pointers. He asked for the serial number, my name and address, and said they would send me a set of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Gibson says 4000 of each color. My guy at the music store, says there will never get close to that many tributes. He said production will be stopped shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I've never heard of a proposed number, so I have no idea. What number have you heard? Also, I think the whole "toy guitar" remark is complete bull. I've had my Goldtop since late February cause I jumped on them as soon as they posted on Musicians Friend. Mine is a beast and I've gotten nothing but compliments about her. 4k of each color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I've never heard of a proposed number, so I have no idea. What number have you heard? Also, I think the whole "toy guitar" remark is complete bull. I've had my Goldtop since late February cause I jumped on them as soon as they posted on Musicians Friend. Mine is a beast and I've gotten nothing but compliments about her. I meant 4k of each color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. G Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I got any email from Gibson two days ago saying that all existing orders will be filled -- I was asking specifically about AMS, be he said ALL dealers will receive the ones they've ordered. That's not necessarily at odds with the notion of them stopping production early, but given how few Gold Tops seem to have hit the market, in order for them to fill just the existing orders, they can't really be on the verge of shutting down the line immediately. I don't really trust ANYONE when it comes to these things, but if I had to pick between Official Representative of Gibson and Dude in A Guitar Store, I trust the Gibby spokesman slightly more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 FWIW...I was told by a National retailer that production would run through November and that there would be 800 in each color. With 5 color options looks like that should be 4000 units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. G Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Given Meadowz reading comprehension skills in that other thread, it's easy to see how 4K total could get mutated into 4K of each color. FWIW...I was told by a National retailer that production would run through November and that there would be 800 in each color. With 5 color options looks like that should be 4000 units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Given Meadowz reading comprehension skills in that other thread, it's easy to see how 4K total could get mutated into 4K of each color. My reading skills? Grow up! That is what I heard, so be it, but being a smart as& does not make you look very mature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Given Meadowz reading comprehension skills in that other thread, it's easy to see how 4K total could get mutated into 4K of each color. Who died and made you the Gibson expert? Chill out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Given Meadowz reading comprehension skills in that other thread, it's easy to see how 4K total could get mutated into 4K of each color. I just emailed Gibson, so I guess we will know straight from the source! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tripp Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 800 of each color sounds a lot more reasonable than 4,000 of each color. 4,000 total sounds a lot more limited edition than 20,000 total. I've asked Gibson about the production number before and they've always told me that if the production number wasn't stated on the website, they couldn't tell me. Either way, I got mine and I'm happy with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhone2000 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Hey Chris, My "toy" remark was in reference to seeing and playing a "worn sunburst" model. I just thought it looked really cheap and although it played ok, I would be a bit embarrased to be seen on stage with it. However, all the photos of the Gold Tops that I've seen really do look great so I'm assuming that they are the best of all the color choices. It all worked out for me fate wise because after I cancelled my order I found a Rickenbacker 330/12 Fireglow for an incredible price. Besides a Gold Top, that's my other dream guitar ! Good luck to all you guys !! Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Hey Chris, My "toy" remark was in reference to seeing and playing a "worn sunburst" model. I just thought it looked really cheap and although it played ok, I would be a bit embarrased to be seen on stage with it. However, all the photos of the Gold Tops that I've seen really do look great so I'm assuming that they are the best of all the color choices. It all worked out for me fate wise because after I cancelled my order I found a Rickenbacker 330/12 Fireglow for an incredible price. Besides a Gold Top, that's my other dream guitar ! Good luck to all you guys !! Marty Marty ... no need to defend yourself... there are others out there (myself) who are not impressed with these guitars... Whatever floats your boat.. if you are happy with the 60's tribute, then I am happy for you too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackflag Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I like the finish, I just don't like that they "pre-wore" it for me...but whatever. I already wore off a spot on the back of the neck, so it all works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerbird Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Ordered my Gold Top in late Feb from Musician's Friend.....up until a few days ago, I hadn't gotten any news on the delivery date (other than speculation, etc via the web). I noticed that Musicians Friend has the Gold Top listed again with an expected ship date of June 25, 2011. SO...I emailed MF regarding my order and received a message...."We expect your order to ship Jume 25, 2011". Ok. So I finally have some real info from MF. I'm not angry...just a little annoyed with the entire process. You'd think by ordering one of these guitars, we were ordering a little piece of The Shroud of Turin. Not sure why Musicians Friend allowed me to place the order....then removed the guitar from the site, then added it back on occassion (I noticed this a few times)...and then finally added it back again. I think the thing that boggles the mind is that I ordered a guitar from a massive coorparation that in turn will receive goods from a rather large company. I wonder why/how no concrete numbers were sent from Gibson to MF along with dates? Surely there are people on the payroll at both companies that trouble themselves with simple logistics.... Why the delays in production, etc? Oh well...I'll sit and wait like everyone else. I managed a music store in Athens, GA for awhile....it seemed that the Gibson folks were always somehow doing something similar to this with our supply....we always thought it was to make us "want" or "need" the guitars more...and in turn make our customers chomp at the bit. Sorta like DeBeers and Diamonds...or OPEC and Oil. With guitars and other goods maybe just making a bad *** guitar for people will sell it...just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. G Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 The most likely reason that it appeared and disappeared from their site is that they ordered a certain number of them, pre-sold all of them, took them off the site, someone got tired of waiting and canceled their pre-order, so MF relisted it until it too was pre-ordered, then they took it down...rinse, repeat. Gibson told Wildwood that the GTs would ship in May, FWIW. Ordered my Gold Top in late Feb from Musician's Friend.....up until a few days ago, I hadn't gotten any news on the delivery date (other than speculation, etc via the web). I noticed that Musicians Friend has the Gold Top listed again with an expected ship date of June 25, 2011. SO...I emailed MF regarding my order and received a message...."We expect your order to ship Jume 25, 2011". Ok. So I finally have some real info from MF. I'm not angry...just a little annoyed with the entire process. You'd think by ordering one of these guitars, we were ordering a little piece of The Shroud of Turin. Not sure why Musicians Friend allowed me to place the order....then removed the guitar from the site, then added it back on occassion (I noticed this a few times)...and then finally added it back again. I think the thing that boggles the mind is that I ordered a guitar from a massive coorparation that in turn will receive goods from a rather large company. I wonder why/how no concrete numbers were sent from Gibson to MF along with dates? Surely there are people on the payroll at both companies that trouble themselves with simple logistics.... Why the delays in production, etc? Oh well...I'll sit and wait like everyone else. I managed a music store in Athens, GA for awhile....it seemed that the Gibson folks were always somehow doing something similar to this with our supply....we always thought it was to make us "want" or "need" the guitars more...and in turn make our customers chomp at the bit. Sorta like DeBeers and Diamonds...or OPEC and Oil. With guitars and other goods maybe just making a bad *** guitar for people will sell it...just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasoldier11 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I am still waiting for mine too... AMS is saying early June... *shrug* we will see... I won't cancel my order though... my luck I would cancel it and they would start shipping them the very next day LOL Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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