Gibson releases a new model. Theodore

[Mincer]

I think a different headstock, like a Gibson, would slightly improve the overall appearance AND function, but the body is soooo ugly that even the most gorgeous headstock won't ultimately help it.

This is it. You just can't rescue an ugly guitar with a different headstock design.

 

[BadAspen]

The more I look at this guitar, the more obnoxious you guy's responses sound. At worst the updated version of it is an okay looking guitar. I'd take this over an ML or an Iceman any day

 

[GuitarStv]

The more I look at this guitar, the more obnoxious you guy's responses sound. At worst the updated version of it is an okay looking guitar. I'd take this over an ML or an Iceman any day

Someone out there liked the reverse V too . . . doesn't mean they were right, but at least they're happy.

 

[Seashore]

The more I look at this guitar, the more obnoxious you guy's responses sound. At worst the updated version of it is an okay looking guitar. I'd take this over an ML or an Iceman any day

I like the Iceman, but I agree. This thing isn't the most visually balanced guitar design in the world but I would take it over several other popular designs, would have no problem going onstage with one of these.

 

[devastone]

Nope, no helping that. FTR I don't like SGs or Jazzmasters either, but that just looks like a Jr High woodshop guitar.

 

[Securb]

There are not too many body styles that I do not like. Guitars like the B.C. Rich Beast and other overly pointy guitars that look like deer antlers or death metal band logos turn me off. They seem to be trying too hard to be metal. When I think metal I think of Iommi or Tipton, just go up there with a black SG and get the job done.

 

[devastone]

I can't argue with Tipton or Iommi, or Angus for that matter, it's personal preference. Although with the "Ted", not sure who's taste that appeals to.

 

[GuitarStv]

that just looks like a Jr High woodshop guitar.

Agreed. Almost Tele-esque in it's crappiness.

 

[Securb]

Although with the "Ted", not sure who's taste that appeals to.

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[Mincer]

I can't argue with Tipton or Iommi, or Angus for that matter, it's personal preference. Although with the "Ted", not sure who's taste that appeals to.

The Theo looks like if someone described an SG to someone who didn't know about guitars, but they had a bandsaw.

 

[some_dude]

inspired by a sketch drawn by former Gibson president Ted McCarty in 1957

And had the good sense to reject.

 

[Driver Blues]

Not great, but better than a Blueshawk IMO. Like if a standard Les Paul were to cost $1000, I'd pay $600 tops for a standard Theo. And that's IF I were specifically in the market

 

[Seashore]

yall haters be trippin

 

[Securb]

Please don't hate on me I actually like the two on the left, the red a little more

 

[jeremy]

dont love any of those, but my big issue is the headstock, which is missing from that pic. i dont hate the rest of it, but why cant they just do a normal gibson headstock? or didnt they do a 3x3 that was tapered a bit on something? that could be cool too

 

[Mincer]

Please don't hate on me I actually like the two on the left, the red a little more

This is an abomination.

 

[Chistopher]

I hope you guys know that each time this thread gets resurrected I like the design a little bit more.

 

[jeremy]

its really only the headstock i hate. it doesnt match the body and looks terrible. the p90 neck, bucker bridge, and the four controls is great.

 

[Securb]

I get the feeling it is similar to an SG. I would slap a Black Winter in that baby and go for broke.

 

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

I'm picturing that headstock crashing straight into the floor because it's such a bad design.

Has Fender or PRS done anything that's 1/10th as sucky in every way as this?

Well there is the telecaster.....