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Re: Return of the Gibbons shocker thread!

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Could they have got the bridge pickup any closer to the bridge?
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Re: Return of the Gibbons shocker thread!

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robthemac wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:48 pm Wow, I was happier before I knew this existed.

https://www.ishibashi-music.jp/category ... /pid/82995
Heavy, ferociously bright, hated and ignored when issued, I've seen them fail to sell for $600.
What's to like?
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Re: Return of the Gibbons shocker thread!

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Slowy wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:41 am
robthemac wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:48 pm Wow, I was happier before I knew this existed.

https://www.ishibashi-music.jp/category ... /pid/82995
Heavy, ferociously bright, hated and ignored when issued, I've seen them fail to sell for $600.
What's to like?
That’s my experience also. No need to stress over this one Rob

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Re: Return of the Gibbons shocker thread!

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Cdog wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:27 am
robthemac wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:48 pm Wow, I was happier before I knew this existed.

https://www.ishibashi-music.jp/category ... /pid/82995
How did it ruin your happiness? Want but dont have? :think:
I had an image of Gibson L-x models are the traditional, classy pinnacle of big-name hollowbodies. Something aspirational, without being as unobtainable as the Benedetto and other small-volume makers.

And now every time I think of an L-5, this is going to intrude into my consciousness.
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My only guitar is an L6-S Custom, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1977. I bought it from Bill Latimer in 1997. It is lightweight, easy to play and makes a wide range of tones with its six-position selector. They usually sell for between $2,500 and $3,000. The Ishibashi example, which is in very good condition, looks like a good value.

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robthemac wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:22 am
Cdog wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:27 am
robthemac wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:48 pm Wow, I was happier before I knew this existed.

https://www.ishibashi-music.jp/category ... /pid/82995
How did it ruin your happiness? Want but dont have? :think:
I had an image of Gibson L-x models are the traditional, classy pinnacle of big-name hollowbodies. Something aspirational, without being as unobtainable as the Benedetto and other small-volume makers.

And now every time I think of an L-5, this is going to intrude into my consciousness.
I'm confused; you're talking hollowbodies and posting pictures of L-6s. Sure you don't mean an L-5S?
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Litterick wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:19 pm My only guitar is an L6-S Custom, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1977. I bought it from Bill Latimer in 1997. It is lightweight, easy to play and makes a wide range of tones with its six-position selector. They usually sell for between $2,500 and $3,000. The Ishibashi example, which is in very good condition, looks like a good value.
Well that puts me in my place then! :rofl:
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Litterick wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:19 pm My only guitar is an L6-S Custom, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1977. I bought it from Bill Latimer in 1997. It is lightweight, easy to play and makes a wide range of tones with its six-position selector. They usually sell for between $2,500 and $3,000. The Ishibashi example, which is in very good condition, looks like a good value.
I love this. Tone is such a subjective thing, there are no right answers.

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olegmcnoleg wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:01 pm
Litterick wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:19 pm My only guitar is an L6-S Custom, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1977. I bought it from Bill Latimer in 1997. It is lightweight, easy to play and makes a wide range of tones with its six-position selector. They usually sell for between $2,500 and $3,000. The Ishibashi example, which is in very good condition, looks like a good value.
I love this. Tone is such a subjective thing, there are no right answers.
Truth is, any playable guitar will have at least one sound I can use.
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I am always looking for an additional guitar that will make other tones, but so far I have not found one that is sufficiently different.

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Ykes! I don't think the paint on a 2017 guitar should look like this. Almost looks like the timber was still wet when they painted it! Check out the back of the neck and headstock.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace ... f=M01f3vee

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Basket Case wrote: Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:20 pm Ykes! I don't think the paint on a 2017 guitar should look like this. Almost looks like the timber was still wet when they painted it! Check out the back of the neck and headstock.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace ... f=M01f3vee
I think it's fine. My most recently painted guitar is checking massively after just a few months.
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Basket Case wrote: Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:20 pm Ykes! I don't think the paint on a 2017 guitar should look like this. Almost looks like the timber was still wet when they painted it! Check out the back of the neck and headstock.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace ... f=M01f3vee
It could totally check in a couple of day if the temperature shift is big enough (ie shipping during cold days and instantly opened in a warm room etc).
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Basket Case wrote: Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:20 pm Ykes! I don't think the paint on a 2017 guitar should look like this. Almost looks like the timber was still wet when they painted it! Check out the back of the neck and headstock.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace ... f=M01f3vee
Well at least it hasn't fallen off!

Interesting though. Where's the distinction between a finish applied with utter contempt for the customer and a treasured relic?
To Gibson's credit, they have caused me to ponder this for years.
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What you call 'utter contempt' is just smart marketing by a company that understands what (a segment of) the market wants. QC not required and relic price up. What's not too like?
When faced with quality, I recognise it every time.

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