Amusedamusednotamused

[Hammertone]

Just noticed this little nugget from Gibson's recent past:

[Oscar67]

Perhaps the most negatively perceived range of models in Gibson’s recent history and unlikely to find redemption later on. But if you like its sound, feel and price then that’s all that matters. The robot tuners can be changed.

[Hammertone]

Perhaps the most negatively perceived range of models in Gibson’s recent history and unlikely to find redemption later on. But if you like its sound, feel and price then that’s all that matters. The robot tuners can be changed.

The L-5 flowerpot inlay is a bit harder to change. I suppose one could pull a Kessel.

[Doctor Jeff]

I prefer the Dusk Tiger.

Are these things collectible? In general evolutionary dead ends are often VERY COLLECTIBLE. I wouldn’t mind having a Dusk Tiger. Very unique looking guitar.

My brother has an SG with the robot tuners. He HATES them. Very heavy too.

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

…not on a bet! They have a terrible reliability and repairability record, if internet reports are to be believed. As I’ve never seen a positive review or post, I suspect the truth is not pretty. And I’m not alone - here’s the Reverb price graph for the LP -


Personally, I wouldn’t touch one at any price.

[st.bede]

Perhaps the most negatively perceived range of models in Gibson’s recent history and unlikely to find redemption later on. But if you like its sound, feel and price then that’s all that matters. The robot tuners can be changed.

Who does not like a cup of psychedelic ice cream… however, Alan did prefer breakfast.

[pcjazz]

I prefer the Dusk Tiger.

Isn't that a vacuum cleaner?

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

Who does not like a cup of psychedelic ice cream… however, Alan did prefer breakfast.

But he didn’t know what to do with those tossed salads and scrambled eggs…….