Gary Rossington Les Pauls...Keep 'em Stock?

[Browneyes]

What are we fighting for on this thread?!!?

 

[Les-Zombie]

Im a huge fan of these guitars, i finally got one and i love it.

 

[guitarchitecture]

Im a huge fan of these guitars, i finally got one and i love it.

congrats- that's what it's all about!
(and of course the music too)
jam on

 

[Les-Zombie]

I do have a question for you guys, are any of you guys playing rock or metal, i play different types of rock and metal and i find my pickups to feedback more than any of my other lesters, i have a pearly, page#2, 50th R9, boneyard, slash aged and signed, sykes and a few others just so you get the point, i have bb3 in the bridge of my boneyard and it feedsback a little and squeels but its not too bad, the rossington is squeeling more and i been playing it thru a marshall 2555 jube and splawn quickrod and nitro, so im curious if anybody else has this problem, sure i can make it stop if i keep my volume knob on the guitar at 7 but at 10 its very noisey.

 

[marasurf]

I've never really had that problem with either of my Rossingtons while playing heavy rock stuff but I did have that problem with my Dicky Betts '57 Goldtop. Had my luther seal the Pups with wax and the problem went away.

 

[cfljames]

I understand sarcasm, it's your terrible grammar I have problems understanding.

Then perhaps if you have problems reading here in the U.S. you should simply pass on reading anything at all on this forum and stick to the bloke your used to reading with your tea and biscuits..:fu

 

[marshall1987]

I do have a question for you guys, are any of you guys playing rock or metal, i play different types of rock and metal and i find my pickups to feedback more than any of my other lesters, i have a pearly, page#2, 50th R9, boneyard, slash aged and signed, sykes and a few others just so you get the point, i have bb3 in the bridge of my boneyard and it feedsback a little and squeels but its not too bad, the rossington is squeeling more and i been playing it thru a marshall 2555 jube and splawn quickrod and nitro, so im curious if anybody else has this problem, sure i can make it stop if i keep my volume knob on the guitar at 7 but at 10 its very noisey.

IIRC the BB 2 & 3 pickups on the Rossington Les Paul are not potted (at least this is what Gibson Customer Service told me). The BB 3 in the bridge position "can" be problematic when used with high gain amps and overdrive pedals. In a small room standing close to your speakers, the feedback problem is compounded.

All I can suggest is to (1) lower the preamp gain; (2) lower the bridge pickup relative to the strings; (3) avoid facing your amp; (4) repair or replace the unpotted BB3 with a potted version; (5) place some foam insulation material beneath the base of the pickup.

 

[nevizzzy]

Then perhaps if you have problems reading here in the U.S. you should simply pass on reading anything at all on this forum and stick to the bloke your used to reading with your tea and biscuits..:fu

Where in the U.S would "here" be then?. I thought this was a worldwide forum open to Gibson fans across the world.
I pulled you up on your grammar after you insulted me with what appears to be your favourite emoticon. If your response to the asking of a simple, courteous question is to respond with insults then maybe this forum isn't the place for you. Just to add I suggest you stick to the emoticons to make your insults with as you're clearly not capable of putting them into words.

 

[Les-Zombie]

Thanks marasurf and marshall1987.

 

[cfljames]

Where in the U.S would "here" be then?. I thought this was a worldwide forum open to Gibson fans across the world.
I pulled you up on your grammar after you insulted me with what appears to be your favourite emoticon. If your response to the asking of a simple, courteous question is to respond with insults then maybe this forum isn't the place for you. Just to add I suggest you stick to the emoticons to make your insults with as you're clearly not capable of putting them into words.

How in the world could you even think you were insulted at all?
This is where you jumped the gun and misunderstood,clearly I explained that what I posted about Gibson was sarcasm,you really should look back and read "originally" what I posted and understand that your wrong... As I am as well for responding to yourself and your disrespect.I answered your question and your not happy with the answer because you obviously do not understand the topic.I tried to explain and answer your question with again zero disrespect!!! I know without a doubt you are the reason many people leave this as well many other forums because of idiotic bullshit that seems to prevail over any real informative topic.:wank
Just let me be real clear in terms you can understand F.O.:fu That is what we call a insult,understand ?????

 

[bigsby'd]

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[cfljames]

Where in the U.S would "here" be then?. I thought this was a worldwide forum open to Gibson fans across the world.
I pulled you up on your grammar after you insulted me with what appears to be your favourite emoticon. If your response to the asking of a simple, courteous question is to respond with insults then maybe this forum isn't the place for you. Just to add I suggest you stick to the emoticons to make your insults with as you're clearly not capable of putting them into words.

1).Favourite??? Favorite....
2).Here aka place... Hear..aka listen..something you probably should start doing.
Just a little tip for future reference in case you want to use as you call it,"correct grammar"....:wah

 

[L.A.Man]

Remember the rule of thumb: Once you see a thread with three pages or more, a pissin match erupts.

It seems to me that no matter what the subject matter civility is absent after a brief time. If it isnt spamming concerns, difference of opinion, or just being an ass, page three is where you can count on something going off topic. (not calling anyone an ass, but you know what I mean).

To answere the OP's thread question here is my two cents.

You dont modify a Rossington unless you want to compromise the value if you ever decide to sell. If its your desert island guitar, then have at it. But I have seen the most loyal of Rossington owners sell over time, me included. (still have one). I have been told by a dealer friend of mine "leave it the fuck alone", couldnt have made it more clear. I sell everything sooner or later.

The lacquer thing is a fable that has run its course here on the forum, Murphy himself has denied any use of special sauce on these guitars, and believe me I wish there was so I could get more dough on resale when I sold mine. That and the infamous brazilian board theory, which can not be verified by any Gibson authorized person.

Here is a question for anyone cares,seeing as we are off topic anyway.

Do you act differently here than on other forums?

I certainly have, much more argumentative, and confrontational than on other forums. I believe it is due to a few things.

The elitist forum brothers that think they know everything, and most times they probably do.

The guys that know just enough to be dangerous like me.

And the idiots that dont know shit but think they do, that could be me as well.

On other Rossington threads I found myself getting personal with one poster, who doesnt really care for these guitars. It was pointed out to me, and I realized that I wouldnt respond with such animosity on other forums. But here, it is kind of the way things are. You will get your wings clipped by almost anyone, for any reason.

I am not preaching to anyone on how to act, do whatever you want. Its a free country, at least for a little while longer anyway.

But geezuz it would be nice to be nicer, wouldnt it?

If not go fuck yourself..........sorry I couldnt resist.

 

[Les-Zombie]

I had GR154 in the studio last night and a marshall slash 2555, i havent owned it very long but so far i bonded with it pretty quick. i cant wait to hear how the songs sound when its finished and mixed. we still got more vocals to do but hopefully everything will be finished by january.

 

[nevizzzy]

I think the little devil flipping the bird in your reply about "glue" was the hot button.

Thankyou. Why cfljames can't see this too I don't understand.

cfljames in post 94 in your reply to an innocent question asked by me you included this emoticon :fu which you have used a further two times as an insult to me. So what what did you mean in post 94 when you used this:fu ?
To be clear I thought you were referring to what Gibson uses as glue which is why I asked you the original question.

 

[nevizzzy]

1).Favourite??? Favorite....
2).Here aka place... Hear..aka listen..something you probably should start doing.
Just a little tip for future reference in case you want to use as you call it,"correct grammar"....:wah

You might want to rethink this is all I'm going to say:rolleyes

 

[cfljames]

Honestly I had zero intention of insulting or offending you,sorry if you felt slighted.Really check out YouTube on the subject of finishes,it will be what your looking for in what you asked me...no more red devil giving fingers,Lol

 

[nevizzzy]

Apology accepted man. Sorry for the grammar jibeseace

 

[Browneyes]

Remember the rule of thumb: Once you see a thread with three pages or more, a pissin match erupts.

It seems to me that no matter what the subject matter civility is absent after a brief time. If it isnt spamming concerns, difference of opinion, or just being an ass, page three is where you can count on something going off topic. (not calling anyone an ass, but you know what I mean).

To answere the OP's thread question here is my two cents.

You dont modify a Rossington unless you want to compromise the value if you ever decide to sell. If its your desert island guitar, then have at it. But I have seen the most loyal of Rossington owners sell over time, me included. (still have one). I have been told by a dealer friend of mine "leave it the fuck alone", couldnt have made it more clear. I sell everything sooner or later.

The lacquer thing is a fable that has run its course here on the forum, Murphy himself has denied any use of special sauce on these guitars, and believe me I wish there was so I could get more dough on resale when I sold mine. That and the infamous brazilian board theory, which can not be verified by any Gibson authorized person.

Here is a question for anyone cares,seeing as we are off topic anyway.

Do you act differently here than on other forums?

I certainly have, much more argumentative, and confrontational than on other forums. I believe it is due to a few things.

The elitist forum brothers that think they know everything, and most times they probably do.

The guys that know just enough to be dangerous like me.

And the idiots that dont know shit but think they do, that could be me as well.

On other Rossington threads I found myself getting personal with one poster, who doesnt really care for these guitars. It was pointed out to me, and I realized that I wouldnt respond with such animosity on other forums. But here, it is kind of the way things are. You will get your wings clipped by almost anyone, for any reason.

I am not preaching to anyone on how to act, do whatever you want. Its a free country, at least for a little while longer anyway.

But geezuz it would be nice to be nicer, wouldnt it?

If not go fuck yourself..........sorry I couldnt resist.

YOU JUST CALL ME AN ASS?!!?? :wah

 

[L.A.Man]

No George I didnt call you an ass, the go fuck youself was meant for youeace2