Rand-O-Monium
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Re: NGD it's a Classic
That's why we're here!!!
'Grats again,sorry 'bout the switch-thingie...
That's why we're here!!!
'Grats again,sorry 'bout the switch-thingie...
NGD it's a Classic
- Thread starter Wattage
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Re: NGD it's a Classic
Ahhh, now we're seeing the Gibson we all know and love.
A few observations -
First I actually had an issue with the guitar last night! Ahhhhh got to burn it nowThe toggle switch came loose in the middle of the first set. PITA but it made it thru. I took it apart to fix it today and realized the top is slightly thicker at the switch than my '05 but they didn't make the hardware with more threads to accommodate the thickness nor did they put a star washer in place to stop it from spinning loose. A simple .25 cent/trip to the hardware store fix but I noticed a number of the '17's I played had loose toggle switchess. A minor oversight to me but an oversight nonetheless.
Ahhh, now we're seeing the Gibson we all know and love.
Re: NGD it's a Classic
Wow! Kudos to Gibson.
What went wrong?! QC usually isn't up to this level.
Wow! Kudos to Gibson.
What went wrong?! QC usually isn't up to this level.
Re: NGD it's a Classic
My first gas for a goldtop was when I was playing up in Toronto in '71-72. I saw a band playing who had one with P-90 pups...gorgeous guitar and even better tone. From that evening on, I had to have one. Finally, about 40 years later I got mine.
(Too bad I didn't get it sooner when the quality was higher and the price was lower, however). It's beautiful and I still totally love it (I fixed the quality problems...had to do with fret ends and nubs).
My first gas for a goldtop was when I was playing up in Toronto in '71-72. I saw a band playing who had one with P-90 pups...gorgeous guitar and even better tone. From that evening on, I had to have one. Finally, about 40 years later I got mine.
(Too bad I didn't get it sooner when the quality was higher and the price was lower, however). It's beautiful and I still totally love it (I fixed the quality problems...had to do with fret ends and nubs).
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: NGD it's a Classic
Goldtops are awesome, and yours looks great. Another on my long want list.
Goldtops are awesome, and yours looks great. Another on my long want list.
Nostalgic Distortion
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Re: NGD it's a Classic
I also always blot out at least part of the S.N. before posting any of my Gibson's... There's absolutely nothing about the this guitar that looks even remotely fake...
It's definitely Gibson through & through & she's a real beauty to boot!!!
I also always blot out at least part of the S.N. before posting any of my Gibson's... There's absolutely nothing about the this guitar that looks even remotely fake...
It's definitely Gibson through & through & she's a real beauty to boot!!!
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: NGD it's a Classic
My most used LP is a goldtop. I love looking at them because the shade of gold varies a little from different years. I like seeing them with zebras and black, because I've only ever used nickel on mine.
I still think it needs the toggle ring to look correct though. Now I know why they didn't put one on that model. They would have needed to route the cavity deeper. I also like them better with the pickguard on.
There's very few guitars that look better under stage lights.
My most used LP is a goldtop. I love looking at them because the shade of gold varies a little from different years. I like seeing them with zebras and black, because I've only ever used nickel on mine.
I still think it needs the toggle ring to look correct though. Now I know why they didn't put one on that model. They would have needed to route the cavity deeper. I also like them better with the pickguard on.
There's very few guitars that look better under stage lights.
MetalManiac
Li'l Junior Member
Re: NGD it's a Classic
When i think Goldtop LP, i always think the great Duane Allman.
Interesting article on perhaps one of the greatest single guitars in history- the Allman Brothers Band '57 Goldtop Duane played on the seminal early and greatest Allman Brothers historic live permformances and recordings;
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...Iu-0r3xXbG4XR_tIg&sig2=_iDbjzzgmgyMO9AxD96vDQ
When i think Goldtop LP, i always think the great Duane Allman.
Interesting article on perhaps one of the greatest single guitars in history- the Allman Brothers Band '57 Goldtop Duane played on the seminal early and greatest Allman Brothers historic live permformances and recordings;
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...Iu-0r3xXbG4XR_tIg&sig2=_iDbjzzgmgyMO9AxD96vDQ
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Wattage
High Voltologist
Re: NGD it's a Classic
I realize when I unplugged today the jack is a little loose, it's nice they used the metal plate on these, though I never have really had an issue with the plastic ones. I try to tighten it up and it's a little too resistant so as not to do any damage trying to tighten it I take the plate off. It looks a little funny so I undo the jack and so Gibson being Gibson they have 2 inner tooth star-washers behind the plate. It's pretty tough to get that to work right...took one off and it's snug as a bug now. Guess assembly couldn't figure out what to do with all the extra star-washers that they weren't using on the toggle lol
You know if one star-washer can hold it tight with 2 that sucker will never come off:smash:
I realize when I unplugged today the jack is a little loose, it's nice they used the metal plate on these, though I never have really had an issue with the plastic ones. I try to tighten it up and it's a little too resistant so as not to do any damage trying to tighten it I take the plate off. It looks a little funny so I undo the jack and so Gibson being Gibson they have 2 inner tooth star-washers behind the plate. It's pretty tough to get that to work right...took one off and it's snug as a bug now. Guess assembly couldn't figure out what to do with all the extra star-washers that they weren't using on the toggle lol
You know if one star-washer can hold it tight with 2 that sucker will never come off:smash:
