This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:21 pm
I guess if you throw shit at the wall enough, something will stick eventually 
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This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
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Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:22 pm
The bottom one is actually pretty cool. If it had a fixed bridge, possibly would.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:49 pm
Its not horrible....wow, what a sad statement on Gibson's designers. I still don't like the mini-dildo trem bar. Ugh.
Top one is fugly as hell with that striping. Bottom one is ok, but I can think of about 100 other guitar designs I'd prefer before it.
Top one is fugly as hell with that striping. Bottom one is ok, but I can think of about 100 other guitar designs I'd prefer before it.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:17 pm
The shape itself isn't horrible, but that tribal pinstriping on the upper one sure is. SCHECTER'D. 
The semi-hollow one is pretty nice, though.
The semi-hollow one is pretty nice, though.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:22 pm
TOM bridge/stop tailpiece is the way to go.
I'm actually ok with it OFR'd. Kramer'd
I'm actually ok with it OFR'd. Kramer'd
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:23 pm
benjamin801 wrote:The shape itself isn't horrible, but that tribal pinstriping on the upper one sure is. SCHECTER'D.
The semi-hollow one is pretty nice, though.
Is it really semi-hollow or are those just decals/paint? It looks to me more like decals/paint.
Edit: Upon closer inspection, I guess it IS a semi-hollow, even the black one has those and they look like cut-outs on it.
Hmmm, not sure if I like it more or less now. Still, meh I suppose.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:27 pm
Really Like that bottom one, except WTF is with those goofy-ass Gibson trems?
Top one just needs a whole mess of abalone trim to do that whole shitjob justice
Top one just needs a whole mess of abalone trim to do that whole shitjob justice
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:30 pm
I'm certainly not saying it's GOOD. But coming from a company who's recent abominations include the Firebird X, reverse Explorer, and many others, this isn't half bad
Like if this was from any other company, I'd be like "meh". But coming from Gibson it's like "Wow!! It's actually meh!!!"
Like if this was from any other company, I'd be like "meh". But coming from Gibson it's like "Wow!! It's actually meh!!!"
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:38 pm
The top one - not for me.
The lower one - looks cool but I'd prefer a different trem system or fixed bridge ... and a relocation of the tone/volume knobs.
The pick up configuration is a tad odd as well. Dirty Fingers and a P 90 with a 3 way selector?
Looks cool in red though, I'll give it that.
The lower one - looks cool but I'd prefer a different trem system or fixed bridge ... and a relocation of the tone/volume knobs.
The pick up configuration is a tad odd as well. Dirty Fingers and a P 90 with a 3 way selector?
Looks cool in red though, I'll give it that.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:04 pm
fugly DNW
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:34 pm
It looks very much like a Carvin Double cut IMO
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:58 pm
Ugly as shit.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:05 pm
nightflameauto wrote:WTF is that shit? If they hardtailed those fuckers, maybe. If not? Fuck. I mean, FAWK.
Look, dong trems are in. Just like dong stocks. Put both on the same guitar and well...umm........ew.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:59 pm
God fucking awful.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:24 am
Meh
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:56 am
shine wrote:Meh
I'm gonna have to go with this too. I don't hate it, but I don't exactly love it either.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:13 am
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:22 am
Yuck. Wtf is that tribal shit?
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:53 am
sleewell wrote:Yuck. Wtf is that tribal shit?
Bro. Come on bro. Bro.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:33 am
sleewell wrote:Yuck. Wtf is that tribal shit?
Godsmack is touring again bro.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:57 am
the shape is kinda meh, which I can get over if it sounded and played great however the trem system is a total deal breaker....
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:04 am
Gibson bought Schecter?
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:16 am
sleewell wrote:Yuck. Wtf is that tribal shit?
It's not tribal.
It's pin-striping...pure '60's So-Cal Americana....hot rod and custom chopper chic.
Two different art forms and cultures. That said, neither has ever appeal to me.
I agree with the comments that say it is Carvin-esque and meh. And the maestro vibrato is crap, that's why they originally went away after the mid '60's.
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:16 am
The second would be cool without that fugly ass tremolo. WTF is that thing
Looks like they just took the Bluesbird body and added a second cutaway
Looks like they just took the Bluesbird body and added a second cutaway
Re: This new Gibson shape actually isn't horrible
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:17 am
no thanks