From NAMM = new R6 bursts

[TomTaco]

I stole this from another forum, poster reports that the R6 is not just for goldtops anymore :dude:

 

[Sean French]

Cool.
That badboy looks awesome.
I luv Darkburst's.:dude:
I hope they offer that for the R4's.I would then possibly special order one with an R0 neck carve.
Of coarse they could get the pickup cover color better.

 

[6L6]

This has been done before through some small runs (R4's too). Still a cool looking alternative to buckers. Regarding new ideas for the Historic line, Gibson has mainly been doing the broken record thing since 2004.

 

[TomTaco]

You mean since the 1950's, don't you? And I thought that's what everybody wanted anyway?

 

[rickc007]

I'm suprised it's still hanging there without bringing the wall down

that baby is heavy....then again, I recently purchased an Cloud 9
so it's relative....matter of fact, most of the Gibsons felt like boat anchors

 

[steve(UK)]

Look at those lovely pink pup covers. One day Gibbo will try to get it right. Then a few years later they may get it right....

 

[6L6]

You mean since the 1950's, don't you? And I thought that's what everybody wanted anyway?

Not exactly sure what you mean but Gibson Custom has done all sorts of variations on a theme to boost sales and a sunburst/darkburst R6 is nothing new. WW did a cool run of them with quilt tops a few years ago. Folks who've been following the Historics for many years have pretty much seen it all. OK, maybe I'd want one like that but with a Bigsby on it. :hee

 

[Kluson]

That is not at all shabby, I'll have to have that in darkburst oh yes bad Gas

 

[The Shifter]

I'm sure it's a cool guitar, but whenever I see P-90s and a sunburst top, I think one thing:

Pro Deluxe.

 

[Kris Ford]

I'm sure it's a cool guitar, but whenever I see P-90s and a sunburst top, I think one thing:

Pro Deluxe.

AMEN TO THAT!!! Reissues of things that never existed-could never figure that one out-but I know people will dig it-if you refinned a R6 it would lose it's value-but if Gibson does it...

 

[garywright]

damn those pink pickup covers isd

 

[Hammerhead]

This is bad news, I love my flametop R4 and the fact that it's different, I don't want Gibson putting them into general production!

In all seriousness though I'd be surprised if there was a big demand for these, mine came from the Wildwood 2001 run and I was still able to buy it new in 2005.

 

[Rumbling_Groover]

My 2000 R6 from the Wildwood run they did that year:

http://web.mac.com/rumbling.groover/iWeb/Guitar Photos/Photos_files/DSCF1578.jpg

Like Hammerhead I like it because is is different.

 

[tele00]

: ) as do I ...

http://www.historiclespauls.com/upl...pg?PHPSESSID=156fe948c3421dfac10b7d516855af00

 

[Rumbling_Groover]

Hey tele00, nice... what year is yours?

 

[Bluestar]

damn those pink pickup covers isd

I politely complained to Gibson through their forum in late 2005: " . . . regarding the color of my pickup covers/pickguard/switchring: my pickguard and switchring have a white/ivory type color while the pickup covers have a pinkish/flesh type color; this difference is easily noticeable by even a cursory glance. (Please note that I am aware that the 1956 Goldtop portion of the Gibson website includes the disclaimers that specs are subject to change without notice and that actual colors may vary slightly – but it appears even in that photo that there is also a distinct difference between the pickguard/switchring color and the pickup cover color.)
Is this difference in color a conscious choice by the Custom Shop or per a Gibson policy? If so, what is the explanation for the choice (e.g., attempt at historical accuracy? replicating a particular guitar?)? Or is it simply that the manufacturer/supplier of the pickup covers and manufacturer/supplier of the pickguard/switchring have variances in producing what is intended to be the same color?
My point is this: given the obvious difference in the colors, it is not likely that the Goldtops could pass CQ and ship without someone at Gibson noticing the difference; therefore, it seems reasonable to conclude the color difference has been implemented and is maintained for a specific reason. Any info or opinion on this will be appreciated. Thank you . . . ."

This was the complete response: "this is not done "on purpose" per se, but the colors of the plastic parts can vary a bit due to manufacturing inconsistencies at the vendor level. we don't view this as a QC problem, or a reason not to "pass" a guitar... ."

Geez, how lame of an "explanation." I would have preferred (and respected) the honesty of a more realistic "we just don't care" response.

 

[tele00]

Hey tele00, nice... what year is yours?

Its an 01 also From Wildwood , I bought it in 03 from Steve it has 50s p90s in it now so the covers are the real deal .....so that issue is solved : )

I haven't seen a lot in the darker burst like yours ...Very cool :salude

Here is a pic from the day I got it ....http://members.aol.com/Vesperboy/56a.jpg

 

[ES345]

They are all nice looking, i guess it will not be a historic reissue thou, different strokes, who ever thought liking a gold top would be a conservative view.

peace:note

 

[Rumbling_Groover]

Very nice tele00, my pic highlights the pink pups quite a bit I think, but its not that bad in most lights. I like it alot, from what I found on the forum there were only a half a dozen or so done in darkburst in 2000 and only 25 or so done with figured tops in various colours in 2001 so they are not the most common. I might even get round to emailing Wildwood to get some actual figures at some point.

 

[garywright]

I This was the complete response: "this is not done "on purpose" per se, but the colors of the plastic parts can vary a bit due to manufacturing inconsistencies at the vendor level. we don't view this as a QC problem, or a reason not to "pass" a guitar... ."

Geez, how lame of an "explanation." I would have preferred (and respected) the honesty of a more realistic "we just don't care" response.

I'll agree with the "not a reason to pass on a guitar" line...btw, all the Duncan covers I've seen are consistant and are a very nice color ..come to think of it all the Gibson covers I've seen are the same pinkish color too ..if they vary, it ain't much.