Gary Moore Tribute Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Well my Epi Flying V is back from the shop so heres the pics To give a run down of whats been done I've added # Gibson Pro 1&2 BurstBuckers added (Same as PAF 59's) and the most expensive model Gibson make! # Gibson/CTS 300k Pots # Gibson SG Capacitor (Turned out to be the right one for the mod so lucky!) # Switchcraft toggle, jack & black toggle head To finish it offer original 58 wiring and I've added proper gold screws to the front (Bar 1 I have to order as I ran out ) Just the new gibson deluxe tuners still to come in the next few days but after that its all done. Its sounds just like a proper Gibson 58 now so im well chuffed :lol: Needless to say I have a bundle of spare parts I'll be putting up for auction tonight to those interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrw1960 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 NICE!!!!!! I bet she sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Man, I am sooooo envious of you! That is one fine looking guitar you have there. How do those BurstBuckers sound in there? I really wish I could play that thing! It's just screaming, "Rock out with ME!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Very nice guitar Snakey, thanks for informing us it has the most expensive pups in it, does that make them sound better because they cost more, or am I just saving money unnecessarily by buying better value options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Very nice guitar Snakey, thanks for informing us it has the most expensive pups in it, does that make them sound better because they cost more, or am I just saving money unnecessarily by buying better value options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Very nice guitar Snakey, thanks for informing us it has the most expensive pups in it, does that make them sound better because they cost more, or am I just saving money unnecessarily by buying better value options. Honestly I had no idea they where Gibsons most expensive pickups until after I bought them, the original plan was to get 57's or 490/498's but those auctions fell through. I only found out a few days later when I was doing some reseach on the Gibson website that they cost $220 each, compared to the one's I would have got that where valued at $130-150 I wanted some blues pickups so I think I did well, yes their may be cheaper options but getting good quality 24ct gold pickups is hard enough... As for the output its a nice bright tone and is VERY CLEAN their's not even a hint of muddyness its just lovely and clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Very nice guitar Snakey, thanks for informing us it has the most expensive pups in it, does that make them sound better because they cost more, or am I just saving money unnecessarily by buying better value options. ROTFLMAO It's still a beautiful guitar. EDIT: FWIW, I think the Tony Iommi 'bucker is the most costly one they currently make, but at least it's cheaper than this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-59-Double-White-PAF-complete-59-harness-pots-cap-/270788893272?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3f0c469a58#ht_500wt_1413 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 at least it's cheaper than this: http://cgi.ebay.com/...8#ht_500wt_1413 Woah, that's some serious coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 WOW! add the body and it shoots up to $750,000! (According to anyway) original 58/59 parts are common on ebay but usually they are $1-3k depending on condition The tommi are indeed the most expenive now along with the 4 conductor 57 Classic's Burst Pro's aren't listed for some reason anymore tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Well she sure is a pretty lady.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbUpGoOjFWw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I am not a big fan of flying V's, but that guitar might change my mind. Really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 LOL, I just realised ... It could be the "Vee Royale" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 LOL, I just realised ... It could be the "Vee Royale" Only if we can figure out a way to do body binding in glittery gold! Looking good there, Solid. Perhaps a bit heavy on all the Gibby references ... but I'm sure it's a great playing axe. Enjoy! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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