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  • Oddball Gibson Thread....

    So I have a bit of a thing for oddly shaped, limited runs, Guitar’s of the week/month, Post Norlin madness, Etc. & I kinda feel like they deserve a thread all of their own....

    So if you show me yours I’ll show you mine....
    I live in Northern New Hampshire, we shoot the things we don't understand here???

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    I’ll start things off with one that’s actually not too far out there but it’s definitely not your typical LP or SG! 2011 Nighthawk reissue in Pelham blue. Like most Gibson guitars it a mahogany set neck guitar with a couple humbuckers, a SH-16/SH-2 in my case. Unlike most Gibson guitars it has a 25.5 (Fender) scale, weighs in @ about 6lbs, & has a string through hard tail bridge which gives it a very snappy attack.

    These guys & their original 90’s cousins never really took off but personally I love them! I can play this thing for hours without getting tired & it’s tone is great for cutting through in a band mix...

    I know, kinda boring but we’re just getting started.....
    I live in Northern New Hampshire, we shoot the things we don't understand here???

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      Gibson V90 double that I turned into a single.

      It’s seen some ****.

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        Originally posted by formula73 View Post
        Gibson V90 double that I turned into a single.

        It’s seen some ****.

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        Absolutely love em!!!
        I live in Northern New Hampshire, we shoot the things we don't understand here???

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          I have a very lovely V myself & it’s a fantastic guitar however I’ve always been a little more partial to the 80’s V’s....
          I live in Northern New Hampshire, we shoot the things we don't understand here???

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            Sort of Pac-Man inspired?





            ;>)/
            sigpic Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess. - Oscar Wilde

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              I was wondering who’d post the first Corvus!!!

              It’s a good multipurpose instrument! You can play it & use it to open your beer, LOL!!!

              I’ll never understand why they looked at this & said it looks like a crow???
              I live in Northern New Hampshire, we shoot the things we don't understand here???

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                Originally posted by Nostalgic Distortion View Post
                I was wondering who’d post the first Corvus!!!

                It’s a good multipurpose instrument! You can play it & use it to open your beer, LOL!!!

                I’ll never understand why they looked at this & said it looks like a crow???
                For some reason I'm really starting to like the guitar a lot. It's a very quirky guitar but I think once you play a Corvus the body shape would make more sense. The one above in black with gold hardware looks very desirable. I'm developing a serious case of G.A.S.



                ;>)/
                sigpic Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess. - Oscar Wilde

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                  Here's another oddity...the Gibson Moderne.





                  ;>)/
                  sigpic Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess. - Oscar Wilde

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                    For my next oddity I give you the ES-139...

                    Single cut semi-hollow with a center block, no F holes, & Burstbuckers. I suppose it’s not the strangest thing they ever put out but this is one of only 1500 ever made & only for during the one year. Believe it or not it’s actually one of my favorite guitars period! It doesn’t feedback like most semi-hollow bodies & weighs in at about 6lbs.....
                    I live in Northern New Hampshire, we shoot the things we don't understand here???

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                      Chalk me up as someone who doesn't hate the reverse V.

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                      Originally posted by LesStrat
                      Yogi Berra was correct.
                      Originally posted by JOLLY
                      I do a few chord things, some crappy lead stuff, and then some rhythm stuff.

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                        Originally posted by ItsaBass View Post
                        Chalk me up as someone who doesn't hate the reverse V.

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                        ;>)/
                        sigpic Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess. - Oscar Wilde

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                          Government series 335, love the unique color

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                            Originally posted by chadd View Post
                            Government series 335, love the unique color

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                            I actually have a dream of modding a Government Explorer to be an X-Files tribute. It's a real b*tch to find one in the wild at a reasonable price though. But I want to believe there's one out there for me.
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                              Originally posted by ItsaBass View Post
                              Chalk me up as someone who doesn't hate the reverse V.

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                              The Reverse V is certainly a bold choice!

                              Kudos my friend!!!
                              I live in Northern New Hampshire, we shoot the things we don't understand here???

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