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View Poll Results: Gibson ES-275 All that and a "bag of chips" ??

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  • I bought one, and it’s a keeper for sure.

    31 26.50%
  • If I had the $$$ I would buy one yesterday.

    53 45.30%
  • Save your money, and buy something else.

    22 18.80%
  • I bought one, and I couldn’t wait to sell it.

    1 0.85%
  • The guitar is just a silly design and will pass into Gibson folklore.

    12 10.26%
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  1. #26

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildcat
    She weights in at 6 lbs. 13 ounces.
    BTW Does anybody know how to keep gold hardware shinny and not to corrode ?
    Car wax with NO abrasives before you use the guitar. Zymol works swell. But the gold-plating will eventually wear off, no matter what you do. It is microns-thin. Learn to live with it, mate. It is called ageing.

    I wonder if clear nitrocellulose in an aerosol can sprayed over it would help. Of course, you remove parts from the guitar before spritzing them. But it is too much bother really.

    I have never tried this although it sounds promising: #1050 - Autosol Gold & Silver Polish - 75ml Tube . I use Autosol Chrome for polishing frets and keeping plain steel strings rust-free. Takes off gold and silver-plating!
    Last edited by Jabberwocky; 11-24-2016 at 12:11 PM.

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  3. #27

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    Jabs,

    Great information. Ageing? Oh man at 58 years of age I think about more than I ever have. Playing guitar does seem to give one young. Or is it that 35 year old bird I am seeing?



    Quote Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
    Car wax with NO abrasives before you use the guitar. Zymol works swell. But the gold-plating will eventually wear off, no matter what you do. It is microns-thin. Learn to live with it, mate. It is called ageing.

    I wonder if clear nitrocellulose in an aerosol can sprayed over it would help. Of course, you remove parts from the guitar before spritzing them. But it is too much bother really.

    I have never tried this although it sounds promising: #1050 - Autosol Gold & Silver Polish - 75ml Tube . I use Autosol Chrome for polishing frets and keeping plain steel strings rust-free. Takes off gold and silver-plating!

  4. #28

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    The people got to know.

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  5. #29

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildcat
    The people got to know.

    Gibson ES-275-poll-jpg
    I feel very strongly that our Wisconsin members deserve a recount !

  6. #30

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    Your poll needs another option:

    "I bought one, and it's a keeper for sure. Until the next great thing comes along."



  7. #31

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildcat
    Well here's the deal. Found a new Burst model with one of the big on-line places. Knocked $730 off the listed price. And 48 months 0%.
    Did you just call them and they took $730 off the price?

  8. #32

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    Hoping for a single neck pickup model.


    Quote Originally Posted by Woody Sound
    Your poll needs another option:

    "I bought one, and it's a keeper for sure. Until the next great thing comes along."



  9. #33

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildcat
    Hoping for a single neck pickup model.
    That would be too good to be true. But Sadowsky did it with the Jimmy Bruno model. 15" 1-pu laminate.

    Gibson ES-275-sadowskyjb-jpg

  10. #34

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    I bought The Montreaux Burst early this year, so pleased with it
    another Dark Natural materialised at the same dealer so I bought
    that also. Surprised they don't sell like hot cakes . Superb guitar.
    With due respect to Woody, I had a Jimmy Bruno but sold it ,for
    me ,the neck radius was too flat. and it's sustain not as good as
    I would like. Others may disagree , the Sadowsky was still a very
    well made guitar but it has since been discontinued.
    We will have to wait and see with the Es275 , I haven't heard any
    derogatory reviews of it.

  11. #35

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
    Heh, heh, I'll plump for the Faded Cherry instead and save more money.

    Gibson Memphis ES-275 - Faded Cherry | Sweetwater.com

    I don't mind the plain trapeze tailpiece, the knobs can be swapped out, prefer nickel-plate to cheap gold-plate and the piéce de résistance, a real deal rosewood fretboard instead of Richlite. I don't like Richlite. Don't know why. I guess it is because I can't soak it with Fret Doctor.

    And the split block ES-175 inlays look a whole lot more jazzy! It's in my future. The Richlite was putting me off.
    Jabs.
    I confess that initially I had the same view about the richlite fretboard. after playing it I honestly
    could not feel the difference from ebony, it is very difficult at a glance to tell. Unfortunately I have
    small hands too , making the 275 easy to play especially with a 16th fret neck join. Quicker to
    use for a run through on an ill remembered tune , transition to a 25.5" scale is not terribly difficult.
    I almost always do a px to avoid paying a big lump ( and of course get the mandatory discount )
    QAman was equally pleased when he got his ( albeit now sold ! )

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    A student of mine has a Martin with a Richlite fretboard. You'd never know.
    Last edited by mr. beaumont; 11-30-2016 at 08:23 AM.

  13. #37

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildcat
    She weights in at 6 lbs. 13 ounces.
    BTW Does anybody know how to keep gold hardware shinny and not to corrode ?

    Wildcat
    I cover my Gibsons ,in the case, with a cotton discarded shirt sleeve + a strip
    of green baize cloth ( Snooker table material) as Jabberwocky has already
    opined it is inevitable the ultra thin Gold plating will fade , but covering the guitar
    in the case is good and maybe helps the outgassing too?

  14. #38

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    Thanks so much. I would like to keep it as pristine as I can. I have seen in the past that gold pickup covers can fad or rub off fairly quick.

    Quote Originally Posted by silverfoxx
    Wildcat
    I cover my Gibsons ,in the case, with a cotton discarded shirt sleeve + a strip
    of green baize cloth ( Snooker table material) as Jabberwocky has already
    opined it is inevitable the ultra thin Gold plating will fade , but covering the guitar
    in the case is good and maybe helps the outgassing too?

  15. #39

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildcat
    Thanks so much. I would like to keep it as pristine as I can. I have seen in the past that gold pickup covers can fad or rub off fairly quick.

    A pleasure Wildcat, I had lots of good advice here when I
    joined, without it I would not have been aware of Mambo
    amps, or where to obtain Ebony/ African Blackwood bridges
    etc., I wish you well with your NGD and when you receive
    it , hopefully , your delight with it. I listened to QAman's
    comments on receipt of his. Who is held in high regard for
    his opinions and discerning choices.
    Good luck.

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    I was under the impression that the effects of outgassing are made worse by keeping the guitar in the case. The actual outgassing cannot be stopped, but as I've heard (I could have this wrong) it's the accumulation of the fumes in the closed confines of the case that lead to the degradation of the parts of the guitar in contact with the fumes. In an open room, the minuscule amounts of fumes that are emitted are easily lost into the general atmosphere and the degradation does not happen.

    Have I got this wrong?

  17. #41

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    No Lawson ,
    You are most probably correct , but mine don't remain
    In the cases for an overly long time, and frequently
    taken out , used and checked over, played etc.,
    All I can say is that my L5CES for example is subjected
    To the routine I described for the last 3 -4 years without
    any sign of degradation . Maybe I forgot to take into
    account that in the USA you may suffer more issues
    than the UK because our humidity levels are not such
    a problem?
    As you will perceive I am not an expert on the matter
    but the simple procedure works for me , and has done
    for many years , but I will defer to greater expertise.

  18. #42

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    Quote Originally Posted by silverfoxx
    No Lawson ,
    You are most probably correct , but mine don't remain
    In the cases for an overly long time, and frequently
    taken out , used and checked over, played etc.,
    All I can say is that my L5CES for example is subjected
    To the routine I described for the last 3 -4 years without
    any sign of degradation . Maybe I forgot to take into
    account that in the USA you may suffer more issues
    than the UK because our humidity levels are not such
    a problem?
    As you will perceive I am not an expert on the matter
    but the simple procedure works for me , and has done
    for many years , but I will defer to greater expertise.
    Sure I see what you mean. I think it's when they are kept for months at a time that the accumulation of the fumes has its effect.

    Interestingly, I curate a small archaeological museum on campus, and we have to be careful about what we put in our display cases, as the outgassing of some plastics in stands, tags, etc. can degrade ancient artefacts!

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    Well I just sealed the deal with Sweetwater and the guitar will be shipping probably today.
    BTW What size strings come with the guitar? 10's?
    Those whom have owned it, with type and size works best for this guitar?

  20. #44

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    Quote Originally Posted by silverfoxx
    I bought The Montreaux Burst early this year, so pleased with it
    another Dark Natural materialised at the same dealer so I bought
    that also. Surprised they don't sell like hot cakes . Superb guitar.
    With due respect to Woody, I had a Jimmy Bruno but sold it ,for
    me ,the neck radius was too flat. and it's sustain not as good as
    I would like. Others may disagree , the Sadowsky was still a very
    well made guitar but it has since been discontinued.
    We will have to wait and see with the Es275 , I haven't heard any
    derogatory reviews of it.
    I thought the Sadowsky and Gibson both have a 12" radius. No?
    Last edited by Woody Sound; 12-02-2016 at 10:47 AM.

  21. #45

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildcat
    Well I just sealed the deal with Sweetwater and the guitar will be shipping probably today.
    BTW What size strings come with the guitar? 10's?
    Those whom have owned it, with type and size works best for this guitar?
    I don't know what came on it, but I put my usual Thomastik GB 12 Rounds on mine.

  22. #46

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    The guitar ships with 11's. Standard Gibson radius would be 12''. I have other guitars with heavier strings so I put 11-50 rounds on mine. I can bend a whole step comfortably and a minor third cautiously and there's plenty of beef on the bottom strings for chord melody play etc.

    Wildcat. You should be very pleased with yours when it arrives. A1 workmanship, great spec/feel, plays like butter and gorgeous to look at. Certainly all Gibson character. An electric guitar with lots of air surrounding the notes/chords, being hollow of course.

    I'll say a bit more about mine when I get time. Best

  23. #47

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    D'Addario?
    Thank you for the confirmation. I have never spent this much on a guitar. It should be delivered today. However, with the cold weather, I'll let her sit a while.


    Quote Originally Posted by teleboli
    The guitar ships with 11's. Standard Gibson radius would be 12''. I have other guitars with heavier strings so I put 11-50 rounds on mine. I can bend a whole step comfortably and a minor third cautiously and there's plenty of beef on the bottom strings for chord melody play etc.

    Wildcat. You should be very pleased with yours when it arrives. A1 workmanship, great spec/feel, plays like butter and gorgeous to look at. Certainly all Gibson character. An electric guitar with lots of air surrounding the notes/chords, being hollow of course.

    I'll say a bit more about mine when I get time. Best

  24. #48

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    Patience, Grasshopper. Cold weather deliveries of a delicate hollowbody into a warm home cold lead to lacquer checking the finish unless you wait for the guitar's temperature to gradually adjust to its new surroundings.

  25. #49

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildcat
    D'Addario?
    Thank you for the confirmation. I have never spent this much on a guitar. It should be delivered today. However, with the cold weather, I'll let her sit a while.
    So, once more, you asked them to lower the price $730 and they did, easy as that? If so, I have a lot to think about this weekend

    Quote Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
    Patience, Grasshopper. Cold weather deliveries of a delicate hollowbody into a warm home cold lead to lacquer checking the finish unless you wait for the guitar's temperature to gradually adjust to its new surroundings.
    This. Pour yourself a drink and spend some quiet time staring at the box
    Last edited by jim777; 12-02-2016 at 05:16 PM.

  26. #50

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    $4090 - $730 = $3369. Then 48 months zero interest. My Sweetwater credit card had a limit to $2648. So I put down $721 in cash and financed the $2648 for 48 month 0% interest. That's $55 a month or $28 biweekly payments. I get paid biweekly.


    Quote Originally Posted by jim777
    So, once more, you asked them to lower the price $730 and they did, easy as that? If so, I have a lot to think about this weekend