Choosing between 2018 or 2019 '59 Les Paul
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As I look at Wildwood, what’s the general sentiment on their Wildwood spec historics? Not sure how I feel about the lower output pickups if I want to heat things up a bit. Also, are the CME historics any different or just a unique serial on the headstock?
jb_abides
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Sentiment on both spec'd guitars have been good, but that sentiment tends to come from more traditional, vintage-y perspectives.
You asked about CME. They are essentially True Historic spec [as are those Reissues following the demise of that appellation], with woods, tops, and bursts "sorted" or picked by CME plus with a CME serial stamp. Many feature CME-spec "S-Buckers" Custombuckers with Alcino 3 magnets which tend to give PAF inspired open cleans, that can be driven a bit... [I have a CME, but not a WW-spec, BTW].
You've indicated a preference for hotter, high-gain. Both these feature under-wound pickups.You seem to be reluctant to swap pups. Standard Reissue Custombucker will probably get you closer than these under-winders... just sayin'...
That, or get the best guitar for your fancy, and do the swap dance. And remember it's not just a matter of over/under winding, hot or not. It's a matter of how the particular quality of the pickup interacts with that guitar, wood resonance, etc. Also height and pole piece adjustment. People have been working to dial in tone to their ears/minds for some time.
You may not get there with one swing at bat.
Cheers :salude
You asked about CME. They are essentially True Historic spec [as are those Reissues following the demise of that appellation], with woods, tops, and bursts "sorted" or picked by CME plus with a CME serial stamp. Many feature CME-spec "S-Buckers" Custombuckers with Alcino 3 magnets which tend to give PAF inspired open cleans, that can be driven a bit... [I have a CME, but not a WW-spec, BTW].
You've indicated a preference for hotter, high-gain. Both these feature under-wound pickups.You seem to be reluctant to swap pups. Standard Reissue Custombucker will probably get you closer than these under-winders... just sayin'...
That, or get the best guitar for your fancy, and do the swap dance. And remember it's not just a matter of over/under winding, hot or not. It's a matter of how the particular quality of the pickup interacts with that guitar, wood resonance, etc. Also height and pole piece adjustment. People have been working to dial in tone to their ears/minds for some time.
You may not get there with one swing at bat.
Cheers :salude
Appreciate the thoughts on the CME, WW guitars. I'm admittedly having difficulty finding a guitar and starting to open up to the idea of other Les Paul options. While this may seem like me jumping around a bit, I do like the look of this Collector's Choice #37 that Dave's has. I never thought I'd buy an artificially aged guitar, but I'm starting to warm to the idea. That said, I wonder if the Burstbucker 3 pickups are representative of the Claw they modeled this guitar off of. Seems like the Custombuckers in the 60th anniversary models would probably get one closer.
https://davesguitar.com/products/gi...er-37-ronnie-proler-carmelita-59-les-paul-16/
https://davesguitar.com/products/gi...er-37-ronnie-proler-carmelita-59-les-paul-16/
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I have the same problem, understood. I bought my three Historics online and everything was fine with them. The only recommendation I would make is buying from a reputable company with good customer service in case there is an issue.
I’m assuming Wildwood is easy to deal with.
Yeah, I've heard good things about Wildwood and I've found them to be helpful in the few conversations I've had with them about a couple guitars. Helps that these stores also have return policies (albeit short in some cases) vs. buying on Reverb where you're buying as-is with no ability to return if something isn't up to snuff.
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Is there any finish/clearcoat left on the binding? Like, did the "bleed" bleed back out or did you just wear the finish off?
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I have a Nicky and it’s awesome!
I have truly read nothing but good things on the Nicky. I’m wondering why so many people have owned this particular guitar though over the last few years. Maybe it shouldn’t, but makes me a touch nervous something is wrong with it.
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With that many owner's it is on several people's non-keeper list. It was just a place to park guitar money until they quickly found something else that was better.
If it's a killer Wilson era CC, you're talking about a heirloom type of situation for most people.
If it's a killer Wilson era CC, you're talking about a heirloom type of situation for most people.
Yeah same thought process I had. There are always better guitars out there, but for three people to make that determination...
This is hard.