Gibson releases a new model. Theodore

[GuitarStv]

I just had a coughing fit I laughed so hard at this.

I actually love the design. Until they bring back the Howard Roberts Fusion, I'd take that over any production model Gibson.

No love for the Johnny A sig? I always thought that was a cool design that Gibson did.

 

[piblock]

No love for the Johnny A sig? I always thought that was a cool design that Gibson did.

It looks pretty cool, but I've never played one. I had a HRF3 for several years back in the 90s, it was sort of a long term loan from my dad. While my wish list is long, that's the only guitar I really pine after. I just don't see myself ever spending that kind of money on a guitar again.

I'm thinking about ordering a Harley Benton Aeolus and rehhaping the neck if necessary. Scavenge a Pearly Gates & Dr Vintage from other guitars, and it will get me in the ballpark. It may sound even better, although the HRF neck pickup (original 57 Classic I believe) had some serious magic going on. I just sent sold an old Tiesco and have a new toy budget, so...

 

[ICTGoober]

No love for the Johnny A sig? I always thought that was a cool design that Gibson did.

Cool guitar for a cool player.

 

[Mincer]

No love for the Johnny A sig? I always thought that was a cool design that Gibson did.

Something about that model bothers me. It isn't to say anything about the player or the quality. It just doesn't do it for me at all.

 

[LLL]

As someone who owns a Custom Shop Gibson & isn't afraid to speak the truth, here's a synopsis:

Gibson Theodore = sucks
Gibson QC = kinda sucks
Gibson Pricing = sucks

and distilled:
Gibson = sucks

 

[Securb]

Something about that model bothers me. It isn't to say anything about the player or the quality. It just doesn't do it for me at all.

My old boss knows Johnny A and had model #003, Johnny had #001 and gave #002 to his Mom. He had it set up with very heavy strings and a high (by my standards) action. As much as I liked the guitar aesthetically I could not gel with the setup he had on it. I would love to play another one with a different setup.

 

[LLL]

This tacoguitar is better looking than the Gibson Theodore.

 

[JMP/HBE]

Crapp-a-holic >>>>>>>>>>>

 

[Mincer]

My old boss knows Johnny A and had model #003, Johnny had #001 and gave #002 to his Mom. He had it set up with very heavy strings and a high (by my standards) action. As much as I liked the guitar aesthetically I could not gel with the setup he had on it. I would love to play another one with a different setup.

Outside of some SGs, I have an issue with most Gibson double cut designs.

 

[Securb]

Outside of some SGs, I have an issue with most Gibson double cut designs.

Not me I have been GASing for a Les Paul double-cut for a while

 

[nexion218]

Not me I have been GASing for a Les Paul double-cut for a while

Wow, that thing actually looks VERY sexy!

 

[beaubrummels]

This thread just needs a Nickelback endorsement.

 

[Sirion]

Not me I have been GASing for a Les Paul double-cut for a while

I must admit not caring for that one, but I adore the older ones.

 

[ErikH]

I dig the newer LP DC design but I'm a sucker for the older symmetrical design. Especially when it comes to the LP Junior DC.

This Theodore is, well, meh.

 

[grritz]

I’ve come to realize that the top brass at Gibson really doesn’t like guitars at all. They’d be more comfortable making toasters.

 

[JMP/HBE]

This thread just needs a Nickelback endorsement.

 

[Securb]

This thread just needs a Nickelback endorsement.

Gibson does make a Chad Kroeger signature Les Paul, look at this photograph

 

[beaubrummels]

Gibson does make a Chad Kroeger signature Les Paul, look at this photograph

That's a fine guitar. They make a double-cut version?

 

[ErikH]

Gibson does make a Chad Kroeger signature Les Paul, look at this photograph

LMAO!!! Well played, sir. Well played.

 

[Mincer]

Not me I have been GASing for a Les Paul double-cut for a while

Owww, that looks like sadness to me.