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Re: Gibson Mahogany

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werdna wrote: Wed May 26, 2021 9:57 pm I thought it would make for an interesting discussion.

In contrast, the Gibson mahogany question has been gone over many times. It always lands with true generalisations countered by someone saying every guitar is different.
Cheers. Just wanted a local perspective on it really out of interest.

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Slowy wrote: Wed May 26, 2021 10:35 pm
werdna wrote: Wed May 26, 2021 9:57 pm I thought it would make for an interesting discussion.

In contrast, the Gibson mahogany question has been gone over many times. It always lands with true generalisations countered by someone saying every guitar is different.
Good summary. Just let me add you might not want to be holding Ryman shares in 15 years time.
Or Gibson shares.
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Re: Gibson Mahogany

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LOL.

The weight of Les Pauls does seem to vary widely, from my recent experiences. The R9 Anniversary I had was really light, and on the other end of the scale(s), was a Slash LP that was like a bloody boat anchor.
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Re: Gibson Mahogany

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Conway wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 10:27 am LOL.

The weight of Les Pauls does seem to vary widely, from my recent experiences. The R9 Anniversary I had was really light, and on the other end of the scale(s), was a Slash LP that was like a bloody boat anchor.
And, while every one goes on about weight, light doesn't necessarily translate to mind blowing tone.
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Re: Gibson Mahogany

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GrantB wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 11:39 am
Conway wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 10:27 am LOL.

The weight of Les Pauls does seem to vary widely, from my recent experiences. The R9 Anniversary I had was really light, and on the other end of the scale(s), was a Slash LP that was like a bloody boat anchor.
And, while every one goes on about weight, light doesn't necessarily translate to mind blowing tone.
Nor does heavy.
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Re: Gibson Mahogany

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robthemac wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 11:46 am
GrantB wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 11:39 am
Conway wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 10:27 am LOL.

The weight of Les Pauls does seem to vary widely, from my recent experiences. The R9 Anniversary I had was really light, and on the other end of the scale(s), was a Slash LP that was like a bloody boat anchor.
And, while every one goes on about weight, light doesn't necessarily translate to mind blowing tone.
Nor does heavy.
Nor does old if you listen to those with the experience.
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Re: Gibson Mahogany

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Slowy wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 3:45 pm
robthemac wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 11:46 am
GrantB wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 11:39 am

And, while every one goes on about weight, light doesn't necessarily translate to mind blowing tone.
Nor does heavy.
Nor does old if you listen to those with the experience.
I see dudes with light basswood bodies and bolt on necks built yesterday create incredible sound and it makes me think.. it's gotta just be the pickups / hardware.

On the other flip I see musicians with vintage treetunks of mahogany glued together and they're getting similar sound.. so you start thinking, it's all in the fingers?

Reminds me of a quote I once saw;
"gear obsession is a fools path to procrastination of practice".

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Sleep wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 10:14 am
Slowy wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 3:45 pm
robthemac wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 11:46 am

Nor does heavy.
Nor does old if you listen to those with the experience.
Reminds me of a quote I once saw;
"gear obsession is a fools path to procrastination of practice".
Don't repeat that too loud 'round these parts. :lol:

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Re: Gibson Mahogany

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Zaulkin wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 10:17 am
Sleep wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 10:14 am
Slowy wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 3:45 pm
Nor does old if you listen to those with the experience.
Reminds me of a quote I once saw;
"gear obsession is a fools path to procrastination of practice".
Don't repeat that too loud 'round these parts. :lol:
He's only 4 posts into his forumite tenure... if he keeps saying that, how many more do you think before he gets banned? :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Gibson Mahogany

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codedog wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 10:27 am
Zaulkin wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 10:17 am
Sleep wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 10:14 am

Reminds me of a quote I once saw;
"gear obsession is a fools path to procrastination of practice".
Don't repeat that too loud 'round these parts. :lol:
He's only 4 posts into his forumite tenure... if he keeps saying that, how many more do you think before he gets banned? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Gibson Mahogany

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Zaulkin wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 10:17 am
Sleep wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 10:14 am
Slowy wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 3:45 pm
Nor does old if you listen to those with the experience.
Reminds me of a quote I once saw;
"gear obsession is a fools path to procrastination of practice".
Don't repeat that too loud 'round these parts. :lol:
https://youtu.be/hNnVbEru-l0
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