View Poll Results: Gibson ES-275 All that and a "bag of chips" ??
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Originally Posted by Wildcat
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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11-24-2016 12:06 PM
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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?
Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
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The people got to know.
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Originally Posted by Wildcat
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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."
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Originally Posted by Wildcat
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Hoping for a single neck pickup model.
Originally Posted by Woody Sound
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Originally Posted by Wildcat
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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.
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Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
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.
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Originally Posted by Wildcat
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?
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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.
Originally Posted by silverfoxx
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Originally Posted by Wildcat
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?
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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.
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Originally Posted by silverfoxx
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?
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Originally Posted by silverfoxx
Last edited by Woody Sound; 12-02-2016 at 10:47 AM.
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Originally Posted by Wildcat
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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
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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.
Originally Posted by teleboli
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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.
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Originally Posted by Wildcat
Originally Posted by GitfiddlerLast edited by jim777; 12-02-2016 at 05:16 PM.
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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.
Originally Posted by jim777
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