I have one of these, 7.4 lbs, a lovely fat neck and wider fretboard than my other Gibsons. Just one problem however. The hardcase.
Does anyone else have an ill-fitting hardcase? The lid really needs pulling down with the clasps, it doesn't sit flush when it drops. None of my other Gibson cases are like this. It's like the slightly smaller case is a bit too small?
That's mouthwatering guitar. I just sold my 1991 Special - great sounding guitar but I did not bond with a skinny neck. So today I ordered this 2019 model!:hank
Looks like a killer! To be honest, there's not much visible difference to my CS Special. In fact, the fretboard on yours is darker than mine, and I know most prefer that. I guess the neck is slimmer on yours, though. The neck profile on mine is pretty much identical to my R8, so quite chunky. Congratulations on a nice score! :salude
How are the frets on these and the new juniors? I felt the Custom Shop junior frets were too small.
How are the frets on these and the new juniors? I felt the Custom Shop junior frets were too small.
Arrived today - and she's gorgeous. Almost flawless, nice darkish fretboard was bit dry, put some oil. Nice weight 8.37 lbs (3.8 kg). There's some upper fret buzz, I guess frets should be polished in the future. Here's someView attachment 11150 pics.View attachment 11151
Here's a clip with Special: neck pickup > middle > bridge > neck:
http://www.saunalahti.fi/mavartia/LP_Special.mp3
Nice playing with a wonderful sound! :salude
Can you all stop posting these amazing pictures - I already have three Les Pauls, need a black Custom and now I have to add one of these to the list. My wife is going to kill me.
Great playing and sounds Sombrero Top. You've made me want one even more!