Mr. Moon's Traditional #3!!

mr. moon · 10-02-08, 01:22 PM

Yes, you read that correctly. I have LP Traditional #3 in my hands after discussing things with Gibson directly. This is the guitar I wanted to purchase from Musicians Fiend in the first place, but since they couldn't provide me with a decent instrument and then they were (I'm trying to be tactful here...) not exactly forthcoming and accurate with information they fed me, I was able to get my hands on an AWESOME Traditional via another route!!

I Just got this today and just finished jammin' with if for about an hour, so I thought I'd throw some pix to you.

(Click on the images for larger versions)

Anyone who thinks that Gibson doesn't listen, doesn't read their emails, and/or that they don't care, is gravely mistaken. My personal experience is that they *do* care, they *do* listen, and they *do* want to make the best guitars they can. I now have a new appreciation for not only what they do, but how many different preferences they have to try to work around to make a product that *most* folks will be happy with.

I never expected to hear back from them when I sent out a couple of "I'm not a happy camper" emails, but within a week I did, and within a couple of days after that I spoke with them directly about all the issues I had, and the issues I have read here on the forums.

Anywho, I am extremely happy, and this Trad will fit in nicely with my R9!!

-mr moon

JJC · 10-02-08, 01:38 PM

Beautiful - and this begs the question: how does it compare to the R9? (Details, details....)

mr. moon · 10-02-08, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJC

Beautiful - and this begs the question: how does it compare to the R9? (Details, details....)

*I PROMISE* that once I have had more of a chance to play this one, I will go into more detail regarding this topic. There are some things that hit you immediately (gloss vs. VOS) and then there some more subtle things that I'm still figuring out.

All I can really say is that there are some differences that make these two guitars complement each other nicely!!'

-mr moon

D'Mule · 10-02-08, 03:17 PM

That is a lovely paint job. Interesting that I can always distinguish sunbursts painted in the Custom Shop vs. USA Production shop in that the Custom shop uses a tear-drop burst pattern, but the USA production shop follows the outline to paint the burst.

Regardless, that is a killer guitar, you are a lucky man.

StoneFreeFuzz1 · 10-02-08, 03:18 PM

Congrats Mr. Moon, she looks like a Keeper!

kharrison · 10-02-08, 03:30 PM

Outstanding, my guess is she sounds just as good as she looks.

oasis02 · 10-02-08, 03:46 PM

Looks good, Moon!

Is yours Ice Tea? It certainly looks like the twin (or cousin) of mine.

I'd certainly like to hear how it compares to an actual '59.

Thanks,
O2

zosolp · 10-02-08, 04:55 PM

both of those are awesome

LP4life · 10-02-08, 05:14 PM

Holy Flametop Batman, those are beautiful!! I'm starting to feel the gas, lol!! Enjoy, man, those are gorgeous! Can't wait for the tone report.

Mark

mr. moon · 10-02-08, 06:19 PM

Hi Folks,

Thanks for the congrats and such ...it's been a long journey, but I have to say it all worked out very well! I'd have to admit that I wish I would have gotten a nice Traditional the first try (or second try), but if that would have been the case I wouldn't have the R9 that I have now, so I guess it all worked out. Right?

Anyways, I hope to do some more jammin' with it over the next few days and get some more reports to you. However, my first impressions are that the Trad feels like a "new" guitar, while the R9 feels like a guitar that has been treated well for the last 40 years. Funny, but the R9 just has a certain "aged" mojo to it ...from the tone (more vintage LP sounding) and perfect setup. The Trad has a smoother creamier tone to it and it will require a setup at some point to get it exactly where I want it to be. I tried another one that had a better setup on it, but it didn't have the nice top and tone that the one I bought has.

Yes, it is "Iced Tea", but my lackluster photography skillz don't do it justice and makes it look a bit brighter than it is (due to the flash maybe?) and looks like it has less marbling than it does.

I dig the pickups. Very nice and smooth!

Once my wife and I get "boy" (my son) to sleep, I'll be jammin' on it some more!!!

-mr moon

rafke182 · 10-03-08, 03:39 AM

You should take some more pics without the flash on and in a brighter place (not near the window)

Congratulations once more, they have nice flame tops those trad's

mr. moon · 10-03-08, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rafke182

You should take some more pics without the flash on and in a brighter place (not near the window)

Congratulations once more, they have nice flame tops those trad's

I'll try that, but I'm really not a photographer and just usually set the camera to "auto" and let it decide what to do with everything. I guess if it is light enough outside it won't kick the flash off, will it?

-mr moon

rafke182 · 10-03-08, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr. moon

I'll try that, but I'm really not a photographer and just usually set the camera to "auto" and let it decide what to do with everything. I guess if it is light enough outside it won't kick the flash off, will it?

-mr moon

I depends on your cam i gues

o and leave the pickguard of so we can see the flames there

I just called my store on my new orderd lp classic antique i've been waiting for (3 months now) and there are 40 in backorder for europe only so your lucky to get them so fast there in the usa

kherman · 10-04-08, 03:50 PM

That is a very beautiful LPT, Moon.
Congrats!

nauc · 10-04-08, 10:10 PM

that thing looks awesome! so glad Gibson came thru like that

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10-02-08, 01:22 PM	#1
mr. moon Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 282	Mr. Moon's Traditional #3!! Yes, you read that correctly. I have LP Traditional #3 in my hands after discussing things with Gibson directly. *This* is the guitar I wanted to purchase from Musicians Fiend in the first place, but since they couldn't provide me with a decent instrument and then they were (I'm trying to be tactful here...) not exactly forthcoming and accurate with information they fed me, I was able to get my hands on an AWESOME Traditional via another route!! I Just got this today and just finished jammin' with if for about an hour, so I thought I'd throw some pix to you. (Click on the images for larger versions) Anyone who thinks that Gibson doesn't listen, doesn't read their emails, and/or that they don't care, is gravely mistaken. My personal experience is that they do care, they do listen, and they do want to make the best guitars they can. I now have a new appreciation for not only what they do, but how many different preferences they have to try to work around to make a product that most folks will be happy with. I never expected to hear back from them when I sent out a couple of "I'm not a happy camper" emails, but within a week I did, and within a couple of days after that I spoke with them directly about all the issues I had, and the issues I have read here on the forums. Anywho, I am extremely happy, and this Trad will fit in nicely with my R9!! -mr moon __________________ Highdroplain ...crystal clean & Otto Toone free!

10-02-08, 01:38 PM	#2
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10-02-08, 03:17 PM	#4
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10-02-08, 03:18 PM	#5
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10-02-08, 03:30 PM	#6
kharrison All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach Florida Posts: 2,826	Re: Mr. Moon's Traditional #3!! Outstanding, my guess is she sounds just as good as she looks.

10-02-08, 03:46 PM	#7
oasis02 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 96	Re: Mr. Moon's Traditional #3!! Looks good, Moon! Is yours Ice Tea? It certainly looks like the twin (or cousin) of mine. I'd certainly like to hear how it compares to an actual '59. Thanks, O2

10-02-08, 04:55 PM	#8
zosolp Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,486	Re: Mr. Moon's Traditional #3!! both of those are awesome

10-02-08, 05:14 PM	#9
LP4life Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 57	Re: Mr. Moon's Traditional #3!! Holy Flametop Batman, those are beautiful!! I'm starting to feel the gas, lol!! Enjoy, man, those are gorgeous! Can't wait for the tone report. Mark

10-02-08, 06:19 PM	#10
mr. moon Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 282	Re: Mr. Moon's Traditional #3!! Hi Folks, Thanks for the congrats and such ...it's been a long journey, but I have to say it all worked out very well! I'd have to admit that I wish I would have gotten a nice Traditional the first try (or second try), but if that would have been the case I wouldn't have the R9 that I have now, so I guess it all worked out. Right? Anyways, I hope to do some more jammin' with it over the next few days and get some more reports to you. However, my first impressions are that the Trad feels like a "new" guitar, while the R9 feels like a guitar that has been treated well for the last 40 years. Funny, but the R9 just has a certain "aged" mojo to it ...from the tone (more vintage LP sounding) and perfect setup. The Trad has a smoother creamier tone to it and it will require a setup at some point to get it exactly where I want it to be. I tried another one that had a better setup on it, but it didn't have the nice top and tone that the one I bought has. Yes, it is "Iced Tea", but my lackluster photography skillz don't do it justice and makes it look a bit brighter than it is (due to the flash maybe?) and looks like it has less marbling than it does. I dig the pickups. Very nice and smooth! Once my wife and I get "boy" (my son) to sleep, I'll be jammin' on it some more!!! -mr moon __________________ Highdroplain ...crystal clean & Otto Toone free!

10-03-08, 03:39 AM	#11
rafke182 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belgium (Aarschot) Posts: 363	Re: Mr. Moon's Traditional #3!! You should take some more pics without the flash on and in a brighter place (not near the window) Congratulations once more, they have nice flame tops those trad's

10-04-08, 03:50 PM	#14
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10-04-08, 10:10 PM	#15
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