Check out the terrible chevron on this R9

Yunpac · 03-29-11, 05:56 AM

This one should have been thrown on the 2nds pile!

and at 5,700.00 - yikes.

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...m_medium=feed&

cryptozoo · 03-29-11, 06:23 AM

That almost looks like a Chinese fake.

Litcrit · 03-29-11, 06:29 AM

I disagree..what's wrong with pinstripe flames? Bookmatched top...Also not a great picture, the guitar might look a lot nicer in person.

Al Russo · 03-29-11, 06:50 AM

those stripes look good to me..what am i missing?

Les45 · 03-29-11, 06:58 AM

Looks to be a pre-2009 model, with that TP/knob alignment???

Cogswell · 03-29-11, 09:11 AM

They should call that one "The Sarge", lol

MeHereNow · 03-29-11, 09:24 AM

It's not even a R9 on that pic..
I guess they just put up a pic of a usa standard or traditional that LOOKED like the one described in the ads' text.

Triburst · 03-29-11, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cogswell

They should call that one "The Sarge", lol

olgabowl · 03-29-11, 10:48 AM

That angle of figure is highly desired in the violin world, and is pretty rare....

That being said, they should have traded it off for some slip-match slab-cut Eastern....

cryptozoo · 03-29-11, 11:57 AM

If you ask me, the violin world can keep it.

Trans-Am · 03-29-11, 01:12 PM

...it's not the greatest picture for it looked like it was photo chopped?...
But i bet this in person would be the tits.

Best is to check out in person or get them to e-mail the real exact pictures instead.

Peace!!

RUFFCUT · 03-29-11, 01:21 PM

The whole picture is a fake IMO...it's an overlay...photo-shopped...

cryptozoo · 03-29-11, 02:28 PM

Whew, I feel better knowing it doesn't exist.

stock_hippie · 03-29-11, 02:37 PM

sexy..

MIKE20 · 03-29-11, 04:46 PM

the "One Way" Burst...

MWR · 03-29-11, 05:12 PM

Yuck!

Jimi_AlnicoII · 03-29-11, 05:16 PM

It's not the real image of the guitar you'd get. Click to view larger, it has a nashville bridge, it's got multiply binding.
It looks like those images you used to able to make on the old Gibson site years ago, where you picked all your own features. Things are clearly superimposed on.

garywright · 03-29-11, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimi_AlnicoII

It's not the real image of the guitar you'd get. Click to view larger, it has a nashville bridge, it's got multiply binding.
It looks like those images you used to able to make on the old Gibson site years ago, where you picked all your own features. Things are clearly superimposed on.

the bigger the uglier

goldtop0 · 03-29-11, 06:19 PM

It's a different top and wouldn't be a LP that I'd chose.
Now how's that for diplomacy..........whoever buys it is gonna love it!!

access · 03-29-11, 06:27 PM

The seam is what really turned me off! Looks like it was filled with wood putty.

3th3r · 03-29-11, 08:37 PM

The picture is just a very bad photoshop collage. It's most likely not the real guitar advertised.

Steve Craw · 03-30-11, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cogswell

They should call that one "The Sarge", lol

ctkarslake · 03-30-11, 07:13 AM

That has to be one of the WORST photoshop disasters I've seen. What is up with the dark binding? Notice it has FOUR strap pins, two on each end. The TP, bridge, pickups, pickguard, knobs, ALL have been photoshopped on (or the flamed top was photoshopped on). Notice NO SHADOWS from any hardware! Nashville bridge on a Historic '59 WHAT?

These folks, if they approve of this, no nothing about Gibson Historics! Totally lame. Stay away, far away.

bigsby'd · 03-30-11, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctkarslake

That has to be one of the WORST photoshop disasters I've seen. What is up with the dark binding? Notice it has FOUR strap pins, two on each end. The TP, bridge, pickups, pickguard, knobs, ALL have been photoshopped on (or the flamed top was photoshopped on). Notice NO SHADOWS from any hardware! Nashville bridge on a Historic '59 WHAT?

These folks, if they approve of this, no nothing about Gibson Historics! Totally lame. Stay away, far away.

It has robot morphing capability. Its an innovation.

MrNugget · 03-30-11, 08:31 AM

I don't think it's real. And neither do I think it's photoshopped.
This looks like a picture from the old Gibson Custom Shop website where you could 'build' your own guitar, selecting from a variety of options (color, binding, inlays, and so on).

unsleeper · 03-30-11, 01:05 PM

even the tuners are "chevroned"

Jimi_AlnicoII · 03-30-11, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrNugget

I don't think it's real. And neither do I think it's photoshopped.
This looks like a picture from the old Gibson Custom Shop website where you could 'build' your own guitar, selecting from a variety of options (color, binding, inlays, and so on).

Exactly what I was saying yeh!
That site is clearly just using an old image they had from the old gibson site for some of their les pauls. God knows why, would be far more beneficial to get a camera and let people see what they pay for!

Doc Sausage · 03-31-11, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Litcrit

I disagree..what's wrong with pinstripe flames? Bookmatched top...Also not a great picture, the guitar might look a lot nicer in person.

I agree. When did a "chevron" pattern become a negative?

The Shifter · 03-31-11, 09:19 AM

A lot of people(myself included)like a chevron top, but one that's more subtle. I know this is a mock up guitar, but I have seen tops similar to this in the real world. For me, the angle is too hard, sharp, and severe. Nothing graceful about it.

Scott Lentz · 03-31-11, 11:32 AM

When you use an extreme angle such as this guitar, it is impossible to glue up the seam without the glue wicking into the wood, also, one would be hard pressed to match up the flames because of the carving.

Classic71 · 03-31-11, 01:02 PM

I've seen tops where the flame starts out fairly perpendicular to the seam, but as it goes towards the end strap pin it starts to "chevron" quite dramatically until it's at virtually at the angle shown in the OP image.

They're often put up here for discussion, and there have been some real oddball looking ones that draw very strong "marmite" reactions.

SFK · 03-31-11, 02:46 PM

What's with the binding?

Trans-Am · 04-01-11, 01:38 PM

...quick? e-mail this person that posted this picture from his site?

He's going to get grilled or fired for posting such bad porn.
Grenades afire!!

Peace!!

stock_hippie · 04-02-11, 03:00 PM

wow,,,that is just too cool!

Classic71 · 04-08-11, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic71

I've seen tops where the flame starts out fairly perpendicular to the seam, but as it goes towards the end strap pin it starts to "chevron" quite dramatically until it's at virtually at the angle shown in the OP image.

They're often put up here for discussion, and there have been some real oddball looking ones that draw very strong "marmite" reactions.

Here's an example, scroll down for better pics:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gibson-1959-Le...item483f92b995

RonG · 04-13-11, 12:01 PM

"present"

Doc Sausage · 04-13-11, 12:52 PM

Here's a pic of Mike Slub's '09 R9 that's pretty close to the "virtual" axe above. I still like the chevron thing:

The Shifter · 04-13-11, 03:21 PM

I like chevron, just at a groovier angle.

LeftyF · 04-13-11, 03:40 PM

Chevron tops seem to really polarize folks - either love it or hate it. Reverse chevron pics really bring out the burning torches!

garywright · 04-13-11, 04:41 PM

this I like ...Sarge above not

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03-29-11, 05:56 AM	#1
Yunpac Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,154	Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 This one should have been thrown on the 2nds pile! and at 5,700.00 - yikes. http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...m_medium=feed&

03-29-11, 06:23 AM	#2
cryptozoo Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,471	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 That almost looks like a Chinese fake.

03-29-11, 06:29 AM	#3
Litcrit Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,923	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 I disagree..what's wrong with pinstripe flames? Bookmatched top...Also not a great picture, the guitar might look a lot nicer in person.

03-29-11, 06:50 AM	#4
Al Russo Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: brooklyn new york Posts: 577	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 those stripes look good to me..what am i missing?

03-29-11, 06:58 AM	#5
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03-29-11, 09:24 AM	#7
MeHereNow Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Emmen Posts: 276	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 It's not even a R9 on that pic.. I guess they just put up a pic of a usa standard or traditional that LOOKED like the one described in the ads' text. __________________ Get my money, buy my medicine...

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olgabowl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orcas Island, Washington Posts: 659	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 That angle of figure is highly desired in the violin world, and is pretty rare.... That being said, they should have traded it off for some slip-match slab-cut Eastern....

03-29-11, 11:57 AM	#10
cryptozoo Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,471	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 If you ask me, the violin world can keep it.

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Trans-Am Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia Posts: 4,323	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 ...it's not the greatest picture for it looked like it was photo chopped?... But i bet this in person would be the tits. Best is to check out in person or get them to e-mail the real exact pictures instead. Peace!!

03-29-11, 01:21 PM	#12
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cryptozoo Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,471	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 Whew, I feel better knowing it doesn't exist.

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03-29-11, 05:16 PM	#17
Jimi_AlnicoII Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 554	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 It's not the real image of the guitar you'd get. Click to view larger, it has a nashville bridge, it's got multiply binding. It looks like those images you used to able to make on the old Gibson site years ago, where you picked all your own features. Things are clearly superimposed on.

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goldtop0 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the end of the Long White Cloud Posts: 4,437	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 It's a different top and wouldn't be a LP that I'd chose. Now how's that for diplomacy..........whoever buys it is gonna love it!!

03-29-11, 06:27 PM	#20
access Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: La La Land Posts: 1,566	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 The seam is what really turned me off! Looks like it was filled with wood putty.

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3th3r Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 610	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 The picture is just a very bad photoshop collage. It's most likely not the real guitar advertised. __________________ [ LP Custom ][ SG Custom ]

03-30-11, 07:13 AM	#23
ctkarslake Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 43	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 That has to be one of the WORST photoshop disasters I've seen. What is up with the dark binding? Notice it has FOUR strap pins, two on each end. The TP, bridge, pickups, pickguard, knobs, ALL have been photoshopped on (or the flamed top was photoshopped on). Notice NO SHADOWS from any hardware! Nashville bridge on a Historic '59 WHAT? These folks, if they approve of this, no nothing about Gibson Historics! Totally lame. Stay away, far away.

03-30-11, 08:31 AM	#25
MrNugget Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 344	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 I don't think it's real. And neither do I think it's photoshopped. This looks like a picture from the old Gibson Custom Shop website where you could 'build' your own guitar, selecting from a variety of options (color, binding, inlays, and so on).

03-30-11, 01:05 PM	#26
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03-31-11, 09:19 AM	#29
The Shifter Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Memphis Posts: 2,709	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 A lot of people(myself included)like a chevron top, but one that's more subtle. I know this is a mock up guitar, but I have seen tops similar to this in the real world. For me, the angle is too hard, sharp, and severe. Nothing graceful about it. __________________ Music

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Scott Lentz Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Marcos, Ca. Posts: 607	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 When you use an extreme angle such as this guitar, it is impossible to glue up the seam without the glue wicking into the wood, also, one would be hard pressed to match up the flames because of the carving. __________________ www.lentzguitar.com

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Classic71 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,740	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 I've seen tops where the flame starts out fairly perpendicular to the seam, but as it goes towards the end strap pin it starts to "chevron" quite dramatically until it's at virtually at the angle shown in the OP image. They're often put up here for discussion, and there have been some real oddball looking ones that draw very strong "marmite" reactions.

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Doc Sausage Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Nowhere Posts: 789	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 Here's a pic of Mike Slub's '09 R9 that's pretty close to the "virtual" axe above. I still like the chevron thing: __________________ "I'm tired of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask where they're going and hook up with them later." - Mitch Hedberg-RIP

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LeftyF Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 54	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 Chevron tops seem to really polarize folks - either love it or hate it. Reverse chevron pics really bring out the burning torches! Last edited by LeftyF : 04-13-11 at 03:41 PM. Reason: spelling

04-13-11, 04:41 PM	#40
garywright Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,026	Re: Check out the terrible chevron on this R9 this I like ...Sarge above not