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Original Collection GT w/P90s

blauserk

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2019 Original Collection GT with P90s...9.5 lbs, pleked, 59ish neck, nice medium to dark rosewood board and sounds terrific. Payed under 2k shipped to my front door, IMO these are a big win for Gibson.

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OK, I'll take it as a given that the guitar is cool. But the thing I can't get past is the awesome collection of Calton touring cases!
 

maplebaby

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It really is. Simple install, no drilling holes and 100% reversible. I like Bigsby's and know how to use 'em. Vibramate unleashed my wigglestick tendencies!

thanks for the info..seriously going to check it out. I also think the ascetic of a Les Paul w/Bigsby is very cool. I thought it was a cool bit of guitar gear info that Ted McCarty after leaving Gibson bought the Bigsby Corp and owned it until his death. I had the privilege to meet Mr. McCarty and was so impressed by his humility. What a legacy he leaves behind.
 

Ken Fortunato

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Nice GT... Enjoy... :salude

I agree that this series is a big win for Gibson, and anyone who wants a particular model that they might not buy at Custom Shop prices. For me, that would be an Explorer, which I'm seriously considering... :salude
 

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Nice GT... Enjoy... :salude

I agree that this series is a big win for Gibson, and anyone who wants a particular model that they might not buy at Custom Shop prices. For me, that would be an Explorer, which I'm seriously considering... :salude


I wanted a gold top, which i haven't had for about 20 years or more, and these were in a price i could justify and the guitar passed my expectations.

I've never owned an Explorer...i can do without a V or Moderne but the Explorer just 'speaks' to me. The 2019 model got me, love the color, love the nickle hardware and the price was good IMO. I got one and i honestly haven't put it down - it's so cool! Here's a couple pics of my 2019 and a link to a thread we have going here.

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I wanted a gold top, which i haven't had for about 20 years or more, and these were in a price i could justify and the guitar passed my expectations.

I've never owned an Explorer...i can do without a V or Modern but the Explorer just 'speaks' to me. The 2019 model got me, love the color, love the nickle hardware and the price was good IMO. I got one and i honestly haven't put it down - it's so cool! Here's a couple pics of my 2019 and a link to a thread we have going here.

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SWEEEEEEEEEEET!!! :peace2 :peace2 :peace2

Is that Explorer from the Original Collection series? I WANT ONE!!! :peace2
 

maplebaby

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SWEEEEEEEEEEET!!! :peace2 :peace2 :peace2

Is that Explorer from the Original Collection series? I WANT ONE!!! :peace2


yes sir! I took it to Nashville with me on a visit and dropped it off at Joe Glaser's shop to just let them adjust it. They were excited to see a 'new' Gibson. I went to the Nash zoo and came back at the end of the day and they said really the guitar didn't need anything - it was set up very well. That said volumes to me - Glaser's shop is highly respected and in Nashville that pretty strong.

They are PLEKED - the pickups sound amazing and you can play all the way up the neck so easily. The neck feels like none i've had and i love it! It balances great on your lap and with strap - i honestly LOVE mine, i like just looking at it on at stand! Oh you'll need a hanging stand if you don't have one:)

If you make a home for one i'd LOVE to see it.

I have no affiliation with any music store but i'd recommend giving Eddie's in St Louis a call if you see one in their inventory. Make them a decent offer and see what happens:)

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Ken Fortunato

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yes sir! I took it to Nashville with me on a visit and dropped it off at Joe Glaser's shop to just let them adjust it. They were excited to see a 'new' Gibson. I went to the Nash zoo and came back at the end of the day and they said really the guitar didn't need anything - it was set up very well. That said volumes to me - Glaser's shop is highly respected and in Nashville that pretty strong.

They are PLEKED - the pickups sound amazing and you can play all the way up the neck so easily. The neck feels like none i've had and i love it! It balances great on your lap and with strap - i honestly LOVE mine, i like just looking at it on at stand! Oh you'll need a hanging stand if you don't have one:)

If you make a home for one i'd LOVE to see it.

I have no affiliation with any music store but i'd recommend giving Eddie's in St Louis a call if you see one in their inventory. Make them a decent offer and see what happens:)

QqCF5ZJl.jpg

Thanks Dale. :salude

I just checked Eddie's site. They don't have one at the moment. I'm gonna call Wildwood and see what they can do. I really want one of these... :peace2 :peace2 :peace2
 

waynesmith

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These are outstanding guitars. Gibson really hit it out of the park with the "Original Collection". I love that P90 honk :hank

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