jmb5150 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I have the chance to get me a new guitar and am looking at the Fireburst Studio or the 1950's tribute with humbuckers. What are your opinions as far as the guitars and overall quality between the two as there is a 500 price difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Biggest difference, is the finish! The glossy takes more time, and paint, so it's more labor intensive, and costlier. Best thing to do, is play both, and decide then. I'm sure you've checked out the differences in spec's, on the Gibson web site. I have a '60's tribute, Gold Top, with P-90's, that I absolutely LOVE! Different pickups, than you're interested in, but otherwise essentially the same guitar (save neck profile), as the one you're asking about. It's light, sounds awesome, and plays that way, too. The "satin" finish is lighter/thin, but I actually like that. However some prefer the Glossy, full 4 coat version. Either way, you'll get a great guitar! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb5150 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks for the reply Charlie, I thought the studio had the 59 neck shape and not the 60's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Yeah, it's a "50's profile," instead of '60's. Which is why I said ("save the neck profile"), above. They vary some, guitar to guitar, being hand made, so sometimes, they're quite different, and other times, not so much. It's one reason (of many), you should try to play both, to see which one appeals to you more. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hello! What Charlie said is very true! The neck-shape of my Classic Custom is very different to a friend's 60's Tribute SG's, although both guitar is stated being made with 60s Slim Taper neck. They are all hand-finished, so there are no two guitars with exactly the same necks. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb5150 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks Charlie, I love the beefier neck so I think this will be fine. I went to guitar center and played a few however they did not have my color in stock so I ordered mine online from zounds. I ordered the Fireburst studio as opposed to the tribute. Hope I made a good choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Congratulations! Just remember, no photos (when it arrives)...it didn't happen! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 That's the LAW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdsa85 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Congratulations! Just remember, no photos (when it arrives)...it didn't happen! CB thank you~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb5150 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 I will definitely pimp her out with pics when she gets here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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