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Originally Posted by johnnyjazz
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12-06-2017 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JPG
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Originally Posted by GNAPPI
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Originally Posted by pilotony
I have 50 years in the guitar playing/owning game. I think it is important for those with experience to share it (hence my participation here). I feel fortunate to own the many great guitars that I am very bonded with.
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
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Originally Posted by wmachine
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Originally Posted by GNAPPI
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Originally Posted by TedBPhx
I had one PRS guitar (a fine solid body to be sure, it was a Custom 22). It had the wide thin neck profile. It was a truly superb neck for my taste. I wish Gibson offered that kind of option. Though if they did my 12 step program would be in deep trouble. I would probably be up to 30 guitars by now.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
I think I could sell this new 175 for a small profit today if I were inclined, but I think I will play her a bit. I am feeling a bit like the medieval Lord who gets to sleep with all of the peasant wives on their wedding night. This is only my 4th "New" Gibson. I am going to follow K's advise and use her on a few gigs.
I suppose it is possible that I am a closeted chunky neck lover but do not yet know it. But I doubt it.
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Marco my brother......sometimes it takes a few dates to fall in love.
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
jus primae noctis
I admit I had to look it up. Totally appropriate given the facts, Lawson. I learned something today thanks!
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
That said, I'm starting to bond with the neck BB pup and may leave it in.
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Originally Posted by GNAPPI
My last 335 was a natural figured Memphis made example from 2005 and the flame was outstanding. I wonder why we are seeing this kind of flame maple? Especially on a laminate.
Regarding Burstbuckers, my only experience was my 2002 Les Paul which was the first year of the Burstbucker. It had a BB2 in the neck position and a BB3 in the bridge. Gibson switched to BB1 and BB2 placement the following year. The BB2 neck PUP made getting a good jazz sound impossible (for me). Perhaps I might feel better about Burstbuckers if I tried a BB1 in the neck position?
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The 2 I just got seem flamed enough for me. Remember they are advertised as figured not flamed.
Big ugly mineral streaks are more of a turn off for me. I actually like light or no flame maple.
Gibson IMO still always gets the nicest looking wood than any other maker.
You simply can't expect 3D rollers on every guitar they make. That is rare and scarce wood.
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Gibson has a "Flame" designation? Well shut my mouth.
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All of my other "figured" Gibsons had better "figure". Just saying....
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There is a old saying in the Harley world.......chrome don't get you home. Same for flame.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
You should have seen the turd I got yesterday for over $2500. It had a Silvertone neck at best.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
I am 2 for 2 in this CME game and quitting while I am ahead. It sounds like you are out at 5. Mark got 6. I am thinking he wins. His boyhood dream of drowning in Gibsons sounds pretty good. But I am now up to 7 Gibsons. I am already drowning in Gibsons. What a way to go though, eh? And I have managed to avoid the Richlite fretboard therapy.
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
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I have a friend with 60+ guitars.
At some point -- I'm not sure exactly when -- it becomes a burden.
Not so different with motorcycles -- you know -- just how many batteries and carbs do you want to keep up for the winter?
FYI, as my CME 175 is coming in, so too are 5 lesser guitars going out !
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