What Gibson ES guitar is this?

**MacGringo** · 08-11-2017, 03:39 PM

On the hunt for a Gibson semi or hollow-body with P-90s. Can anyone tell what model Binky Griptite is playing here:

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**wintermoon** · 08-11-2017, 03:41 PM

Es-350t

**MacGringo** · 08-11-2017, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by wintermoon

Es-350t

Wow! That was fast. Thanks wintermoon.

**blille** · 08-11-2017, 04:10 PM

I also encourage you to consider the mighty ES-330.

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**MacGringo** · 08-11-2017, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by blille

I also encourage you to consider the mighty ES-330.

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Yeah, I would love a 59 reissue 330. I almost bought one from CME on Tuesday but we couldn't agree on the price with shipping to Canada - my budget is CAD $2500. Which is appro. US $1900 with current exchange rate. They are sold out now.

I'm also considering the ES-390 P-90 which is a hollow-body but body size closer to a dual cutaway LP same as 339 but fully hollow.

**blille** · 08-11-2017, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by MacGringo

Yeah, I would love a 59 reissue 330. I almost bought one from CME on Tuesday but we couldn't agree on the price with shipping to Canada - my budget is CAD $2500. Which is about $1900 with current exchange rate. They are sold out now.

I'm also considering the ES-390 P-90 which is a hollow-body but body size closer to a dual cutaway LP same as 339 but fully hollow.

I'm curious about the ES-390. I haven't played it but I saw the Casino coupe too so I guess it must be selling. I wonder if it's more geared towards pop or jazz.

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**MacGringo** · 08-11-2017, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by blille

I'm curious about the ES-390. I haven't played it but I saw the Casino coupe too so I guess it must be selling. I wonder if it's more geared towards pop or jazz.

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The 390 appears to be a pretty versatile guitar. Would be good for jazz being hollow body. Less prone to feedback with laminate top and smaller body size, so great for blues, soul, rock as well.

Gibson.com: Gibson Memphis ES - 390

**Rhythmisking** · 08-11-2017, 04:45 PM

Binky's guitar also has what appears to be a "staple" pup, not a P-90. SD?

**MacGringo** · 08-11-2017, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rhythmisking

Binky's guitar also has what appears to be a "staple" pup, not a P-90. SD?

Looks like a pair of P-90s to me. You can clearly see the single row of poles on the neck PU. But I could be wrong. Here's a link to the video:

**docbop** · 08-11-2017, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by wintermoon

Es-350t

with a boat anchor added.

**wintermoon** · 08-11-2017, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Rhythmisking

Binky's guitar also has what appears to be a "staple" pup, not a P-90. SD?

Yeah, I noticed that too.

**MacGringo** · 08-11-2017, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by docbop

with a boat anchor added.

No love for the Bigsby?

**MacGringo** · 08-11-2017, 05:26 PM

Seymour Duncan Staple Reissue pickups.

**blille** · 08-11-2017, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by MacGringo

No love for the Bigsby?

If you play live outside it comes in handy. Hollow bodies tend to be light so the bigsby ensures it doesn't fly away.

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**MacGringo** · 08-11-2017, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by blille

If you play live outside it comes in handy. Hollow bodies tend to be light so the bigsby ensures it doesn't fly away.

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Never play outdoors especially in tornado alley unless you have Bigsbys on all your guitars.

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**neatomic** · 08-11-2017, 06:48 PM

the heck with the guitar

guys name is binky griptite!!! hah

good for him!!

cheers

ps- yeah..neck pup ^ is definitely an alnco v staple ...great classic pickup...gibsons copy of the dearmond dynasonic..they pushed the great seth lover into (re)designing it..as always he did one heck of a job!!

very different tone than dogear p90...cleaner and more rounded..super underrated pup

**docbop** · 08-11-2017, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by MacGringo

No love for the Bigsby?

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No, No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

When I got my 175 the guy had converted it to all gold hardware including a gold Bigsby. He was in shock when I told him it was a deal if he takes the boat anchor off and puts the original tailpiece back on. And yes I converted the whole guitar back to chrome hardware.

**MacGringo** · 08-11-2017, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by docbop

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No, No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

When I got my 175 the guy had converted it to all gold hardware including a gold Bigsby. He was in shock when I told him it was a deal if he takes the boat anchor off and puts the original tailpiece back on. And yes I converted the whole guitar back to chrome hardware.

I hear ya. Gold hardware and bigsbys aren't for everyone. I was never a fan of gold hardware until I got my Howard Roberts Fusion III. I think it looks pretty classy with the finger tail piece.
Also, love the bigsby on my Epi ES-295.

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**LtKojak** · 08-12-2017, 04:06 AM

Originally Posted by MacGringo

But I could be wrong

You are.

That guitar has definatelly a Staple p'up in the neck.

**LtKojak** · 08-12-2017, 04:11 AM

Originally Posted by MacGringo

Seymour Duncan Staple Reissue pickups.

Why do you think it's a Duncan when Gibson never stopped making the Staple?

**MacGringo** · 08-12-2017, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by LtKojak

Why do you think it's a Duncan when Gibson never stopped making the Staple?

Confirmed it by the man himself. Thanks!

**Gitfiddler** · 08-12-2017, 07:57 PM

Never heard of Binky Griptite before this thread.

Just checked out a few of his You Tube performances. Great, old-school-RnB-soul-singer-n-guitar-slinger.