WahKeen Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Just got the email from MF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Me too... I find it interesting that regardless of body shape, the headstock is the same. Actually it looks like a pretty good deal. I think the MM was $125 or so when I was getting into buying electric guitars and I though it was too pricey for what it was. I think now that was an error in my head some 45+ years ago. Since a lotta "rockers" only play with the bridge pup anyway, it's not a bad deal and you get a "real Gibson" with a set neck for a pretty decent price. I've no need personally for such a guitar, so I'm not likely to be a customer. But... Also I think a 2nd pickup could be modded in one way or another, although Gibbie has some dual pickup jobbies already at pretty reasonable price points if you don't insist on a shiny finish. <grin> It's also odd to me that some would complain about a non-shiny finish since in many other areas of equipment a shiny finish is often taken as the stuff for amateurs and the pros got the more plain finish that wouldn't show the scars as much... m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Nice, but not for me. I'm a 2-PU kinda guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I kinda dig the black ones, I just wish they were mahogany. IMO SGs have no business being made of maple, no offense to the Raw Power fans out there :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Those are...dare I say...cute edit: IMO the Explorer is the winner here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 So sweet! Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I like the explorer pg better than the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 The thing is, these look like a good buy for the money. Ain't my thing, but if I were to recommend an electric to somebody really working on a brighter sound and wanting a pretty good machine to do it with, I think these would fit. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Im thinking about getting one. Im torn between the blue SG or Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 This is great! Now I can recommend a Gibson guitar for parents that isn't going to break the bank! BTW, I love the look of the Explorer! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'm liking the Explorer quite a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Matt... I think you just hit a super market segment for this series of guitars. I also agree that the Explorer is very nice looking. Not my schtick, but it's something I'd feel comfortable recommending for somebody wanting that sort of instrument. Yeah, I'm a two-pickup guy too. I remember back when 3 seemed to be the "right" thing, but it's interesting how that seems to be a very small market segment in comparison, perhaps excluding the Strat design which almost has its own market segment per se. We'll likely hear some feedback, but it appears these will be relatively bright sounding. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I think the Explorer wears one pick up best. The V would look better any color but Blue. All that said, I'd take any one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl00dsm0k3 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 the explorer looks nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The fret boards just look so wrong to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The fret boards just look so wrong to me. Everything looks so wrong to me. Does that make me a snob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Everything looks so wrong to me. Does that make me a snob? You're not a Snob, you're just "Discerning". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Everything looks so wrong to me. Does that make me a snob? Nope, I agree with you but I was trying not to be overly critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahKeen Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 You're all sn00b! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hey, seriously... Pardon what's probably age-induced ignorance, but what's wrong with the fretboards? And I don't see anything else "wrong," but then... you should see some of the stuff I've seen over the years, so these look pretty good even though I'm obviously not really a likely buyer. ???? With proper setup, I don't think I'd feel bad being seen on stage with any of 'em for kinda a bluesy gig, although I'll admit I'd likely have problems feeling physically comfortable with the V. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Milod...I think they're referring to the color of the fretboards. They're a bit on the light side. But, who knows, what the actual shipped guitars will have. Probably vary, like most others. I prefer dark fingerboards, myself. Love the ones on the '50's and 60's Tribute LP Studios...especially the nice dark ones, on the Gold-Tops. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I like the wrap around bridge. I bet it wouldn't be hard to make these two pickup models with a custom pick guard and some creative wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 OK... They look nice, but can anyone provide a link to the page where these are listed, for those who don't get MF's emails? I mean, it's possible that I was searching wrong, but I couldn't find it through Google or the MF website. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 OK... They look nice, but can anyone provide a link to the page where these are listed, for those who don't get MF's emails? I mean, it's possible that I was searching wrong, but I couldn't find it through Google or the MF website. Anyone? I went to MF and searched for Melody Maker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS1976 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Im thinking about getting one. Im torn between the blue SG or Explorer. Explorer... that's where my cash is goin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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