Author Topic: Gibson Guitar Users Thread (Read 236668 times)

faceless · « **Reply #650 on:** February 09, 2012, 05:49:14 PM »

@teleclem and kimhags

Thanks for the appreciation. The premium plus models have insane flames, they are a tad higher than the PLUS models. Plus and Premium Plus tops during this era (early to mid 90's) were far off better than some Reissues.

Van* · « **Reply #651 on:** February 09, 2012, 10:54:09 PM »

Quote from: faceless on February 09, 2012, 02:01:34 PM

@Van, nice take on the Gold Reflector knobs, man! Is it more of an Amber-Yellow-ish or Amber-Orange-ish on close and personal, first hand look? It's no-brainer tho that the lights sometimes affect the color!

I was aiming for the Slash/Gary Moore look too, I saw a Slash AFD model but I was surprised to see it having poor flames and mediocre top, it looked liked photo-flame from my perspective (a mere veneer would look even better than that guitar I have seen) Well, that's just me.

Anyhow, yours got prominent flames and great 3D effect and I would suggest an amber tip to go with the color. Yours Looks like a Guitar Of the Week or a special run, so I guess they must have place a premium top on it!

Here's my Gibsons. 1995 Les Paul Classic Premium Plus and 1994 Gibson SG Standard (sold already). I owned a few from Gibson LP Studio, to plain top Honeyburst Standard, to 70's Custom and a nighthawk special. But this one will stay as I am a sucker for the flames!

Hey man, thanks! Honestly, i don't know how to describe the color. It looks orangy/red and sometimes its on yellowish-natural side. Yes, it's a limited edition standard, the finish is called "Santa Fe" if im not mistaken. I just got a new real amber speed knobs and can't wait to put them on. I would like to change the pickups just for the "Slash" look but that's nuts and impractical, we'll see in few months i guess since haven't decided on which tone i should go for, whether to go for classic or modern sound.

Your guitar looks perfect as it is, i would change it to zebras but i really like the les pauls with simple look. What pickups did you go for?

jm the mute · « **Reply #652 on:** February 10, 2012, 01:13:59 AM »

Quote from: ioffendpeople on February 03, 2012, 06:13:10 PM

nice. was this the one moncseb was selling?

opo

faceless · « **Reply #653 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:38:09 AM »

Quote from: Van* on February 09, 2012, 10:54:09 PM

Hey man, thanks! Honestly, i don't know how to describe the color. It looks orangy/red and sometimes its on yellowish-natural side. Yes, it's a limited edition standard, the finish is called "Santa Fe" if im not mistaken. I just got a new real amber speed knobs and can't wait to put them on. I would like to change the pickups just for the "Slash" look but that's nuts and impractical, we'll see in few months i guess since haven't decided on which tone i should go for, whether to go for classic or modern sound.

Your guitar looks perfect as it is, i would change it to zebras but i really like the les pauls with simple look. What pickups did you go for?

Hey Van, these pickups were stock 496R and 500T open coils. I sold them and it's currently rigged with SD Active Blackouts, unfortunately I left the guitar in P.I.

Now I am considering the Slash SD's or the Jazz JB combo on zebra or a pair of BKP but I wanted a more aggressive tone, so not until I get this ax back in my arms that I will be able to install new ones and perhaps has a decision by then lol. The SD Blackouts makes this guitar growl but looks nasty and un-classy. Or perhaps get it back to stock and find myself another set of 496R and 500T. But that seems too distant of a time...could take me a year to say the least.

Get an amber tip, I look forward to seeing it with the amber knobs.

Btw, what pickups are installed on your guitar?

Van* · « **Reply #654 on:** February 10, 2012, 11:50:04 AM »

Quote from: faceless on February 10, 2012, 09:38:09 AM

Hey Van, these pickups were stock 496R and 500T open coils. I sold them and it's currently rigged with SD Active Blackouts, unfortunately I left the guitar in P.I.

Now I am considering the Slash SD's or the Jazz JB combo on zebra or a pair of BKP but I wanted a more aggressive tone, so not until I get this ax back in my arms that I will be able to install new ones and perhaps has a decision by then lol. The SD Blackouts makes this guitar growl but looks nasty and un-classy. Or perhaps get it back to stock and find myself another set of 496R and 500T. But that seems too distant of a time...could take me a year to say the least.

Get an amber tip, I look forward to seeing it with the amber knobs.

Btw, what pickups are installed on your guitar?

That sucks! Why would you let yourself LP-less??? I heard that 496 and 500 have more output than my Burstbucker pros. Yes, SD sounds like the "last resort" if you"re looking for that crunch and classier look.

I got the real amber speed knobs! I really like how it look on my guitar, i think it will stay.

What do you think?

Stay safe, man.

cayle · « **Reply #655 on:** February 10, 2012, 05:12:59 PM »

Van*

Mas maganda yung amber kesa sa gold. haha. The gold knobs made the guitar look cheap. Amber is the way.

Van* · « **Reply #656 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:56:23 PM »

Quote from: cayle on February 10, 2012, 05:12:59 PM

Van*

Mas maganda yung amber kesa sa gold. haha. The gold knobs made the guitar look cheap. Amber is the way.

Yun nga sabi ng utol ko. Mas bumagay sa kulay ng body!

lovecore · « **Reply #657 on:** February 11, 2012, 12:05:50 AM »

Need some help guys. What can i use to shine up my stoptail bridge on the LP? it seems to have dulled majorly. might be dirt but it's just in the case... maybe needs some tlc

siore · « **Reply #658 on:** February 11, 2012, 01:37:54 AM »

Quote from: lovecore on February 11, 2012, 12:05:50 AM

Need some help guys. What can i use to shine up my stoptail bridge on the LP? it seems to have dulled majorly. might be dirt but it's just in the case... maybe needs some tlc

Rubbing compound. Follow-up with polishing compound. Automotive product brands will do nicely.

*Van

That finish is interesting. Can't say I like the change in knobs when the finish color keeps changing! In the photos, she can't decide if she's amber or orange. (parang babae nga gitara mo, in a "does this dress look ok?".. "how about with this pair of shoes" kind of way)

Van* · « **Reply #659 on:** February 11, 2012, 02:28:45 AM »

Quote from: siore on February 11, 2012, 01:37:54 AM

*Van

That finish is interesting. Can't say I like the change in knobs when the finish color keeps changing! In the photos, she can't decide if she's amber or orange. (parang babae nga gitara mo, in a "does this dress look ok?".. "how about with this pair of shoes" kind of way)

That's a good thing i guess. Ladies should never be boring.

lovecore · « **Reply #660 on:** February 11, 2012, 02:52:35 AM »

Quote from: siore on February 11, 2012, 01:37:54 AM

Rubbing compound. Follow-up with polishing compound. Automotive product brands will do nicely.

Thanks! Any reco?

mother_earth! · « **Reply #661 on:** February 11, 2012, 03:37:55 AM »

ok ba yung semi hollow na les paul type guitars? may nakita kasi ako festival mall dati sa lyric ata yun..

jeffcrescendo · « **Reply #662 on:** February 11, 2012, 04:53:25 PM »

available po ang gibson dito s store namin located at SM FAIRVIEW. CRESCENDO name ng store...we are proud to say n authorized dealer kami ng gibson and epiphone...you can check it on gibson site http://www2.gibson.com/Support/Dealers/Asia/Philippines.aspx and epiphone site http://www.epiphone.com/Support/Dealers.aspx?mappath=/Support/Dealers/Asia/Philippines pls support authorized dealers

teleclem · « **Reply #663 on:** February 11, 2012, 05:11:05 PM »

http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=224222.0

gainsucker · « **Reply #664 on:** February 11, 2012, 05:35:51 PM »

Yan, dumarami na Gibby's

Short clip: bareknuckle the mules and blues jr

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r_chino18 · « **Reply #665 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:06:43 PM »

^^^

Ganda ng top! Panalo yung sustain.

Rmansh · « **Reply #666 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:19:36 PM »

Quote from: gainsucker on February 11, 2012, 05:35:51 PM

Yan, dumarami na Gibby's

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waw legs

faceless · « **Reply #667 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:00:25 PM »

@Van

You went for the Amber Speed Knobs pala. Amber Bell Knobs will also look good on your LP.

OT: I am currently thinking it over if I will get an LP or a SE245 to cure the LP gas, or perhaps a SG Standard instead as it's really in my wish list after letting go of my SG . But I am also gassing for a ENGL gigmaster head and a Mini Rec 25. So being LP-less for the moment is like in a bad withdrawal stage.

guitarbrat · « **Reply #668 on:** February 12, 2012, 06:04:53 AM »

Just want to share to add more GAS for gibson craving
pic taken from my fave store Island Guitars

NEW AND CUSTOM
Please ignore the Rickenbackers in the back

VS. THE OLDIE BUT GOODIE
The cherry heritage you see is almost 50 yrs old but doesn't need a chiropractor yet... sweet yeah?

gainsucker · « **Reply #669 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:08:40 AM »

Quote from: r_chino18 on February 11, 2012, 08:06:43 PM

^^^

Ganda ng top! Panalo yung sustain.

Thanks bro, this lp is staying

Quote from: Rmansh on February 11, 2012, 08:19:36 PM

waw legs

Quote from: guitarbrat on February 12, 2012, 06:04:53 AM

Just want to share to add more GAS for gibson craving
pic taken from my fave store Island Guitar

VS. THE OLDIE BUT GOODIE
The cherry heritage you see is almost 50 yrs old but doesn't need a chiropractor yet... sweet yeah?

I like the lemon and tobacco