Bryan Sutherland Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 She arrived yesterday!!! Perfect right out of the box, no issues... I'm 3 for 3 with Gibson!!! Swapped some of the plastic bits, still not sure if I want to add a black pickguard or not... Not shown in the pics are the tuners... swapped out the Kluson's for some Grovers. Can't stand the 'plastic' look of the older-style tuners... Played a little last night, will try to get some playing time in tonight... will definitely break her in right over the weekend!! It actually weighs less that my Studio Bonamassa, which was a bit surprising. This guitar just feels right in my hands, just like the Studio JB does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Sweet.. nice looking axe there.. I think it looks better without a pickguard.. but thats just me, why cover that lovely top ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Beauty!! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 You Copy cat Welcome to the "Dark Burst" Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Sweet.. nice looking axe there.. I think it looks better without a pickguard.. but thats just me, why cover that lovely top ;) My thoughts exactly... it does have a beautiful top!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Beauty!! Enjoy! Thanks, I will!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 You Copy cat Welcome to the "Dark Burst" Club I must say that I did take some inspiration from your guitar!! What amp do you use??? Haha... It was a toss-up between Desert Burst and Heritage Cherry... I'm very happy with my decision!!! Gonna spend the weekend putting it through its paces... Cheers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I must say that I did take some inspiration from your guitar!! What amp do you use??? Haha... I use a Blackstar HT-5, I do plan to get a Fender Blue's Junior also PS My nylon saddles arrived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 I use a Blackstar HT-5, I do plan to get a Fender Blue's Junior also PS My nylon saddles arrived I have a Blackstar HT-20 combo, and a Fender Deluxe Reverb RI... Brilliant minds think alike!!! I took your advice from a previous post and top-wrap the strings over the talpiece on all of my LP's. I do think it makes whole-step bends a little smoother and easier, can't say whether or not in enhances the tone or not though... I will most likely change the pots and caps in the Trad Plus (got a set of Luxe BumbleBees and some CTS 500k pots at the ready), but want to get a little more playing time with it first. I am already in love with the 57 Classic in the neck, haven't had a chance to wail with the bridge pickup yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 She arrived yesterday!!! Perfect right out of the box, no issues... I'm 3 for 3 with Gibson!!! Swapped some of the plastic bits, still not sure if I want to add a black pickguard or not... Not shown in the pics are the tuners... swapped out the Kluson's for some Grovers. Can't stand the 'plastic' look of the older-style tuners... Played a little last night, will try to get some playing time in tonight... will definitely break her in right over the weekend!! It actually weighs less that my Studio Bonamassa, which was a bit surprising. This guitar just feels right in my hands, just like the Studio JB does. Beautiful guitar. It's just me, but I would have left the cream plastic on along with the pickguard because I rest my fingers on it when I play. Again, JMHO, love the looks either way...NICE LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew365 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Beautiful guitar. It's just me, but I would have left the cream plastic on along with the pickguard because I rest my fingers on it when I play. Again, JMHO, love the looks either way...NICE LP I agree, it's a beautiful guitar, but I like the way it came out of the case. My plan is to get a '12 Standard soon. I know the top will be beautiful, but I want a player, so the pickguard will go on immediatley so I don't himhaw about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishPeacock Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That is one sweet guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 WOW!!!! Congratulations!!! That is just one VERY sweet looking LP in my favorite burst finish. That's not just HNGD, that's an awesome HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Nice burst! That is beautiful, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Beautiful guitar. It's just me, but I would have left the cream plastic on along with the pickguard because I rest my fingers on it when I play. Again, JMHO, love the looks either way...NICE LP Thanks!! It sounds better than it looks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 WOW!!!! Congratulations!!! That is just one VERY sweet looking LP in my favorite burst finish. That's not just HNGD, that's an awesome HNGD! Yep, I get a huge smile on my face everytime I walk into my guitar room!! She sounds sweet, feels great, and looks fantastic. My iphone camera doesn't do the guitar much justice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Very Nice! I like that Desert burst...and Tea Burst..and...LOL, I want one of each, except for that Chicago Blue, it never grew on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Beautiful guitar you have there. Congrats!! I would have left the pick guard on, purely because it looks stunning in that first picture, but thats just down to preference. Hope you enjoy your new Traditional, amazing guitars.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega1 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 The switch to black trim looks so much better IMHO (see my other thread, just switched out the trim on my LP Studio). Loving the black speed knobs too. I could go either way on the pick guard (as long as its black). Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Beautiful guitar you have there. Congrats!! I would have left the pick guard on, purely because it looks stunning in that first picture, but thats just down to preference. Hope you enjoy your new Traditional, amazing guitars.... Thanks, just put in new caps, loving it more and more every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 The switch to black trim looks so much better IMHO (see my other thread, just switched out the trim on my LP Studio). Loving the black speed knobs too. I could go either way on the pick guard (as long as its black). Very nice I almost put a black pickguard on it, but thought I might get blasted by Garry Moore Tribute (member here) for copyright infringement!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angellus Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I have a Blackstar HT-20 combo, and a Fender Deluxe Reverb RI... Brilliant minds think alike!!! I took your advice from a previous post and top-wrap the strings over the talpiece on all of my LP's. I do think it makes whole-step bends a little smoother and easier, can't say whether or not in enhances the tone or not though... I will most likely change the pots and caps in the Trad Plus (got a set of Luxe BumbleBees and some CTS 500k pots at the ready), but want to get a little more playing time with it first. I am already in love with the 57 Classic in the neck, haven't had a chance to wail with the bridge pickup yet. ha Blackstar and a Gibson do seem to work nicely together I have the HT-5 combo and the Series One 100w Head, I switched from Marshall never looked back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 ha Blackstar and a Gibson do seem to work nicely together I have the HT-5 combo and the Series One 100w Head, I switched from Marshall never looked back The Blackstar replaced my Marshall Class 5... they are truly fantastic amps!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angellus Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 The Blackstar replaced my Marshall Class 5... they are truly fantastic amps!!! the Blackstar guys were engineers at Marshall too but Marshall wanted to stay with tradition (ha Vintage modern is traditional?) all us Blackstar players could have still been Marshall devotees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 sweeeet LP Bryan! i'm w/y'all on the Blackstar HT5s I have the head and it rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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