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06-18-2016 03:17 AM
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What an incredible guitar !
Originally Posted by Burrellesque
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Originally Posted by Burrellesque
Keith
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Originally Posted by Burrellesque
Pretty much the only thing I would still crave for just after the neck CC equipped one.
Not sure I will ever justify to afford one to play in my living room though
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Thanks guys. Nice to be somewhere where these fine guitars are appreciated.
Fred Archtop- love your YouTube channel! A great reference source and some tasty playing.
Interesting that the Epiphone Zephyr Blues Deluxe (ES-5 copy) was mentioned earlier. I own a couple of them, one of which I gigged for many years. I really enjoyed that guitar, but it's quite a different instrument to the ES-350 in terms of resonance and tone. The Gibson is so much more alive and articulate.
I think I zeroed I on the L5 size laminate thing about 15 years ago. I remember I was interested in the Guild X500 for a while after playing one in a store in San Francisco. Then I think interest shifted to the Gibson ES-5.
Playing the Epiphone ZBD I realised the middle PU is really just in the way a lot of the time for me, and I wondered if there was a similar guitar in a single or 2 PU configuration. Which lead to the ES- 350.
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I tried to get Gibson to build me one. The Crimson shop said sure...... $9K
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Hi gang. New to this thread. A Gibsun ES-350 is available for $565. Almost brand new and looks great, but what exactly is a Gibsun ES-350 copy? I have no more information than this. The o on the headstock even looks like a “u” more than an “o.” I realize Gibsun means it’s a copy, but who, when, where, and just what is this guitar in build and quality? Thanks for your input!!!
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Originally Posted by Gabeezlebub
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Thanks k!! That was my first impression. Who makes a copy of the ES 350 and where would it come from...China, Taiwan, Sears, a Cracker Jack box??!?!!!
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While not likely in the same league as the aforementioned guitars, Walkin of Japan does make some interesting Archtop Tribute models at a lower price-point:
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Originally Posted by Fred Archtop
I was lucky enough to own a 1947 ES-350P for a while - a fantastic instrument, purchased by me for £995-00 round about 1981, I think, and subsequently parted with due to various spells of unemployment. Today's price? probably £6,000-00 and above - if you're ever lucky enough to find one.
Barney's fretboard replacement also had the neck/nut tapered down from the original dimensions, I think - from a 44mm nut to a 43mm one. I remember Herb Ellis years ago saying in an article that one time he compared side-by-side a 50's L-50 (carved) to a 50's L-48 (laminated) guitar - he thought the L-48 came out way better - to his ear, at least. And of course we all hear differently...….
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Originally Posted by nopedals
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The recent posts showing the gorgeous Gibson ES-350 and ES-300 guitars got me thinking... Is the ES-5 the same guitar but with an additional pickup and wiring? Seems the ES-350 and ES-300 are similar except the cutaway and added pickup. So the ES-5 is a fancier ES-350?
Thoughts?
source of photo: 1952 Gibson ES 5 Guitar - musical instruments - by owner - sale
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They're the same save for the extra pickup and bling (L5 style neck)
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Might as well add Tal Farlow and Heritage H550 as well in this basic design of 17" x3" long scale 25&1/2" laminate construction.
All have their different touches or appointments as needed by the player.
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@ 11 seconds... "... the only difference between an ES5 and an ES350 is they shoved a middle pickup in there..." – J. Bonamassa
I guess that answers the question...
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10-07-2021, 12:15 PM #68Dutchbopper Guest
Been looking for a word to describe the sound of my 1952 Gibson Es 350 but I settled for "creamy." Here's some easy swing on the classic "Line for Lyons."
Hope you like.
Question. I need a new case for my 350. It does not have to be a Gibson case. Which case would be a perfect fit?
DB
Last edited by Dutchbopper; 10-07-2021 at 05:08 PM.
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Originally Posted by Dutchbopper
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Dig it! What are you using for backing tracks? I’m on the hunt.
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A TKL for a 17" lower bout guitar is the ticket for a hard case
ps this would be a great tune for your trio. You can do the harmony w the trumpet player ala Chet and Mulligan
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10-07-2021, 01:52 PM #72Dutchbopper GuestOriginally Posted by wintermoon
Db
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Originally Posted by Dutchbopper
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10-07-2021, 01:55 PM #74Dutchbopper GuestOriginally Posted by wintermoon
DB
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Always a pleasure to hear your clips, DB! Thanks for posting. Creamy tones indeed!
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