neozecat Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Hi, I'm about to buy an R9. I've got two choi ces : a 2007 flame teaburst with come with a set of stock PU, a set of Lollar Imperial PU, a set of Kloppmann PU and a Lifton case. a 2009 flame leamonburst Yamano with stock PU and regular CS case The two guitars are very beautiful. I can't choose between the two and I'm too far from sellers to test both R9. If you were me what will be your choice and why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 How can you expect anyone to make a suggestion with, at the very least, not even see each guitar? Contact both sellers, ask for the weight, general tonal description of each, and buy the one you like more. The two pros going for the 2009 are its nylon nut and audio taper pots. Corian nuts (pre-2009) often need a little work and can lead to tuning issue. Linear taper pots (again, pre-2009) are like on off tone switches. The tone sounds like is at 0 or it's at 10 with no in between. Pre-2009s also have rounder neck profiles. Yamanos typically have nicer tops and cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neozecat Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 How can you expect anyone to make a suggestion with, at the very least, not even see each guitar? Contact both sellers, ask for the weight, general tonal description of each, and buy the one you like more. The two pros going for the 2009 are its nylon nut and audio taper pots. Corian nuts (pre-2009) often need a little work and can lead to tuning issue. Linear taper pots (again, pre-2009) are like on off tone switches. The tone sounds like is at 0 or it's at 10 with no in between. Pre-2009s also have rounder neck profiles. Yamanos typically have nicer tops and cost more. Here's the pics : Yamano Regular Both got RS Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Of those two, I like the Yamano's flame more. Not too keen on the grain, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR9 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 If all other factors are equal, I would get the Yamano. It "should" have a slightly higher resale in the future as the tops are known to be a slightly better and in more demand than a "standard" top. In this case, I just like the look of the Yamano better.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuWa Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'm digging the '07 Stanleyburst/Teaburst a lot. Why does it come with so many pickups? That would concern me. What tone was the original owner searching for that this fiddle couldn't provide? Regardless, the tone in that one might be your tone. Make sure you get a 48 hour approval period and try them with your rig at home or at a rehearsal and see if either speak to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neozecat Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 So the 2009 is sold, too late ! Warren Z, the 2007 is cheaper than the Yamano, so with he extra money I'll be able to buy to set of PU from the same seller, for the price pf the Yamano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuWa Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 So the 2009 is sold, too late ! Warren Z, the 2007 is cheaper than the Yamano, so with he extra money I'll be able to buy to set of PU from the same seller, for the price pf the Yamano. Sounds like a good deal. That '07 is killer to my eye. I love that flame and love that finish. The top has elements that make me think it's Eastern Maple which was used to make the original '59s. Did you pull the trigger??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neozecat Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Not yet, I'm not sure. 2007 are less historicly accurate than 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuWa Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 If you're not sure, you should wait. You'll know when you come across the right one. Something will go "BING"! Loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neozecat Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 I like the 2007 but I tell myself and if I was wrong ? Is a 2009, 2010 better than a 2007 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuWa Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I like the 2007 but I tell myself and if I was wrong ? Is a 2009, 2010 better than a 2007 ? There is no correct answer to that question. That's why most of us own more than one (and you will too if you don't already!) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neozecat Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Take a look at my signature ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuWa Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Take a look at my signature ;) Yeah, like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neozecat Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Good news of the day, the buyer of the Yamano did change his mind. So that the seller did contact me. The Yamano shoud be here in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO'C Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Good news of the day, the buyer of the Yamano did change his mind. So that the seller did contact me. The Yamano shoud be here in a couple of weeks. Just out of curiosity, what makes a Yamano Lemonburst? I saw the pic and it's a beautiful guitar with a top that looked strangely familiar. Here is a pic of my 1997 CS Les Paul Elegant with a Butterscotch flame top. I don't know if it's a trick of the camera but they look the same to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neozecat Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 To identify à Yamano, you can take a look at the box, you should have a Y before the S/N and mention "Handpicked" : If you don't have the box anymore, you can ask Gibson Service, they had a list and know wich one is a Yamano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO'C Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 To identify à Yamano, you can take a look at the box, you should have a Y before the S/N and mention "Handpicked" : If you don't have the box anymore, you can ask Gibson Service, they had a list and know wich one is a Yamano. My guitar is 14-15 years old. It is not a Yamano, nor is it Lemonburst. I was just pointing out that the tops looked remarkably alike. Maybe Gibson has more names than colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sihackett29 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yamano's are brilliant guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neozecat Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 The R9 should be there by the end of the week or the beginning of the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuWa Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 My guitar is 14-15 years old. It is not a Yamano, nor is it Lemonburst. I was just pointing out that the tops looked remarkably alike. Maybe Gibson has more names than colors. This is before 'Stanleyburst" became "Sunrise Tea Burst" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neozecat Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Just Got the Yamano today. Here's couple of pics : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuWa Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 That sir is a beautiful axe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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