Is that just a garden variety RI? Looks like it has an ash body & a flamed maple neck. Might just be my monitor-
Is that just a garden variety RI? Looks like it has an ash body & a flamed maple neck. Might just be my monitor-
That cherry ES-335 is awesome! I love ES-335s! They take me where a Les Paul can't quite go.Originally Posted by KennyF
Ah, what the hack... Here are the rest of the Gibbos...
Wood on that red 335 is just awesome!
If a 335 were within my price range right now. Gibson is producing those in lefties, those and LP Customs, this year. But I'd be pretty happy with an SG standard too.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
ES-335s are not even close to my price range and when I have enough money they'll be even more out of my price range!
Ya'll are aware that threads like this add to depression. Yes, it's true and is a clinically proven fact. When those less fortunate and underprivileged view these things they often suffer from depression and despondency. Some become withdrawn from society and retreat to secluded locals and display semi-hermit like behavior. A few even show signs of paranoia and mistrust of those more fortunate that possess such numerous treasures. Sad indeed to see folks suffer with this condition..... Good thing I live alone with my dogs and cats surrounded by tall trees and the woods and far removed from civilization with guns strapped to me all the time.
I forgot what I was going to say...
335's - meh. After visiting factory watching them build them, that is one WAY overpriced guitar. They're plywood bodies formed in a press, the other parts are all machine made and the paint isn't special at all. Nothing is handmade on that guitar except the binding. Built just like an import.
Next time you're on Beale Street, the factory is one street over towards the river. They do tours all day.
All IMHO, YMMV.
"No harmonic knowledge, no sense of time, a ghastly tone, unskilled vibrato, and so on. Chuck is one of the worst guitar players I know" -Gravity Jim
OA, you're right. I've taken that tour and seen the work. But that doesn't stop me from wanting one.
However, I'd be just as happy with an Eastman.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
This is why I don't mind an imported 335 clone- the original is made out of "mystery wood" anyway. In any case, it's the sound, feel and look that I like from these guitars.
Also, with me being 5'9", Gibson style thinlines tuck under my arm just right.
I love the 335's for what they sound like.
However, I wouldn't buy one, because they're big guitars, and just like the SG, don't feel right for me. If I had to buy one like that, I'd probably go with a higher end Epiphone Casino, better bang/buck balance...
Anyway, you guys are right: Gibson guitars are awfully overpriced (although they ARE excellent guitars). I really don't see a valid point in spending 3x the price of a Am Std Tele on a les paul std.
IMHO it is like paying premium price for about the same quality, plus some plastic bindings.
A buddy of mine has a red 335 with block inlays. That guitar absolutely sings, and it's got a great feel. I dream of one of those in a lefty.
I also have a thing for Gretsches (RJ!!!!)
But what I need right now is a double cutaway solid body. My band is playing some high gain stuff, and I need the power of the humbucker, without the chance of feedback I'd have with a semi-hollow.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
"I'm gonna find myself a girl
that can show me what laughter means
And we'll fill in the missing colors
In each other's paint-by-number dreams..."
WOW......just WOW!
The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.
T. Roosevelt
LOL no ........they give me major GAS. lol
The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.
T. Roosevelt
I can take no more....
I forgot what I was going to say...
RIOT!!!!!! LOVE IT ----LOVE IT!I can take no more....
The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.
T. Roosevelt
Gibson pics?
Well, if this thread has morphed into an excuse to show off our Gibby's...well I'm cool with that!
Here are mine:
I'm gonna issue an executive order if ya don't stop. And just ignore that black SUV with the tinted windows parked in front of your house. Means nothing. Really, they're just monitoring traffic is all....
I forgot what I was going to say...
A numismatist and precious-metals broker I do business with here in town has a silverburst LP Custom just like that......very elegant!Gibson pics?
Well, if this thread has morphed into an excuse to show off our Gibby's...well I'm cool with that!
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
A friend brought in his ice tea bust over flamed maple Les Paul for our bi-weekly lunch jam yesterday. The pull towards its history and styling was strong!
I had my Carvin with me and was able to resist. It's styling isn't for everyone (though it looks much better in person), but as I've said whenever I get a chance to- it covers Les Paul sounds really well and feels a lot like a Fender due to its lack of a neck angle. The tune o matic style bridge is recessed into the body.
Do epiphones count?
They Are "Gibson adjacent"
and this one goes BOOOOOM!
The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.
T. Roosevelt
Me too!They sure do... Diggin' the white SG...
I have a couple Gibby's and a couple of Epi's - and the Epis get almost as much play...
"I'm gonna find myself a girl
that can show me what laughter means
And we'll fill in the missing colors
In each other's paint-by-number dreams..."
SWEET...Thanks, guys!A numismatist and precious-metals broker I do business with here in town has a silverburst LP Custom just like that......very elegant!
Yeah, I like 'em!
ThanksThey sure do... Diggin' the white SG...
Thats the White Witch, flanked by the Grey Gohst and the Voodooo Queen with her dirty little P90's ;)
The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.
T. Roosevelt
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