Well my friend just ordered this...

[sosomething]

My good buddy who I also work with just ordered one of the Sam Ash closeout Gibsons.

This'un:

He's pretty stoked about it.

He's been an active musician for a long time but this is his first real Gibson. With the insane closeout prices they're running right now, I guess it was just too good to pass up.

It's a lot of axe for $499, that's for sure.

 

[Jay 77]

Re: Well my friend just ordered this...

Silverbursts rule.

 

[Chris of Arabia]

Re: Well my friend just ordered this...

I've never been too sure about silverbursts, but that's your genuine bargain right there - the minis are a nice option too.

 

[King IzzO)))]

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Wow, great deal.

 

[TheLivingDead]

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DAT PRICE

 

[sosomething]

Re: Well my friend just ordered this...

Pretty hot. I'm normally a stickler for neck binding on these kinds of models, but being this is a '70s-style model, and it has the large headstock, small blocks, maple neck, AND volute.. well, that's a whole lot of cool vibes happening there. Should be a good solid gig-worthy axe for him.

 

[3'scompany]

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That thing is screaming for black P-90s.

 

[MetalManiac]

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P-90 bridge, Mini neck.

 

[sosomething]

P-90 bridge, Mini neck.

I was thinking exactly that.

But it ain't mine, so it's up to him!

 

[ItsaBass]

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Slick!

I'd leave it just as it is, except maybe making it glossy and adding a multi-ply guard.

I can't tell from the pic; are those Firebird pickups or mini humbuckers?

 

[BloodRose]

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I've never been too sure about silverbursts, but that's your genuine bargain right there - the minis are a nice option too.

I used to HATE them... then one day.... OMG, they are great!!! just ...POOF~

This is gorgeous! Only reservation I have is the mini buckers

 

[zontar]

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P-90 bridge, Mini neck.

And I'd be the other way around--I love a P-90 in the neck, not so crazy about one in the bridge--at least if I'm playing the guitar.

 

[DankStar]

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Four niner niner :eyecrazy:

 

[Stratovarious]

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Incredibly gorgeous guitar

 

[elelpe]

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P-90 bridge, Mini neck.

+90

Dig it