Jimmy Page #2 reissue at NAMM

[jimmyace2006]

Just wondering about your statement on the Gibbons pickup, is this fact or conjecture? Thanks.

I was told by a Gibson employee who works with the artist that they did that with the Gibbons and that they offered it to Page as an option.

 

[RobDog]

so how do we find out who will get these? (and how much!)

 

[MikeSlub]

Looks like it will be a cool axe. The switching on this one will evidently provide a lot of tonal variety. And I'm glad the necks don't have that wafer thin taper in the middle of the neck as the JP#1. :hank

 

[tele00]

Mark's has one listed .................... or maby more than one ..

 

[cryptozoo]

I was told by a Gibson employee who works with the artist that they did that with the Gibbons and that they offered it to Page as an option.

Actually, I thought I saw a white bobbin peeking through the baseplate hole in one of the new Pearly Gate's threads. I mentioned it, but the OP never responded. I've not heard of anyone removing the covers on their stock PG pickups yet.

 

[jimmyace2006]

Actually, I thought I saw a white bobbin peeking through the baseplate hole in one of the new Pearly Gate's threads. I mentioned it, but the OP never responded. I've not heard of anyone removing the covers on their stock PG pickups yet.

they are supposedly white!

 

[Lenny]

Can someone explain this DiMarzio trademark issue? Since when can u put a trademark on a color and why can't Gibson build a slightly different shade?

That bridge pickup is the only visual thing that makes the guitar stand out in the looks department besides that rather cool shade of burst.

 

[jimmyace2006]

Can someone explain this DiMarzio trademark issue? Since when can u put a trademark on a color and why can't Gibson build a slightly different shade?

That bridge pickup is the only visual thing that makes the guitar stand out in the looks department besides that rather cool shade of burst.

apparently it has to do with it being displayed on a guitar; not that you can't make the color: distinctive [double] cream humbucker, as trade dress

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/his...page-2-due-out-soon-2009-a-7.html#post1370434

 

[55Custom]

By the way, Gibson made a few JP #2 Historics in 2001. They were unofficial and only described as such on the dealers' invoices. They were R8 Custom Authentics with exposed double black bridge pickup. The upcharge was about $400, IIRC. They had Four push pull pots. Grovers. Flametop Butterscotch. They had fat necks. I had one and traced down a few others at the time.

 

[waynevdk]

Greco , if you arent prepared to make any effort or useful contribution to this Forum then just dont bother ok ! :rofl

This made me laugh out loud - fantastic. I love this forum for the humour alone!

 

[jimmyace2006]

By the way, Gibson made a few JP #2 Historics in 2001. They were unofficial and only described as such on the dealers' invoices. They were R8 Custom Authentics with exposed double black bridge pickup. The upcharge was about $400, IIRC. They had Four push pull pots. Grovers. Flametop Butterscotch. They had fat necks. I had one and traced down a few others at the time.

Doesn't sound like a Jimmy Page #2 to me because his #2 has a 1959 serial number.

 

[Zoomer]

Can someone explain this DiMarzio trademark issue? Since when can u put a trademark on a color and why can't Gibson build a slightly different shade?

That bridge pickup is the only visual thing that makes the guitar stand out in the looks department besides that rather cool shade of burst.

In the early 70's Dimarzio trademarked the "double creme" bobbin as a trademark for the "Super Distortion" Pickup - since he owns the trademark on it - no one else can make it. He also patented the "PAF" as a trademark.

What people do not realize about that Larry Dimarzio - asked Gibson's permission to trademark both the "double creme pickup" and the "PAF" - as he explained it - he was just starting his business and couldn't afford a potential suite with Gibson - both of these were done with Gibson's knowledge - obviously they didn't think they were important at the time.

:2zone,

Zoomer

 

[55Custom]

Doesn't sound like a Jimmy Page #2 to me because his #2 has a 1959 serial number.

So did the original Rossington. But, back in 2001 they believed the JP #2 to be a '58 for some reason.

 

[jimmyace2006]

So did the original Rossington. But, back in 2001 they believed the JP #2 to be a '58 for some reason.

Well, they know now that #2 and #1 are both 59s.

 

[Zepnut]

Well, they know now that #2 and #1 are both 59s.

I didn't know that question had been definitively put to rest...?

 

[jimmyace2006]

I didn't know that question had been definitively put to rest...?

Gibson forensicly studied #1 in 2003-2004 before making the signature model and deemed it to be a 59. It originally came with a white PAF in the bridge position. No 58s had white PAFs. There were a few other details (shape & size of heel, jack plate, etc.) that also pointed to 1959. #2 has a 1959 serial number. #1 was refinished on the back of the neck & the serial # was lost.

 

[Todd Louis]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW



TODD WANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TODD MUST HAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know I could of had number 23 of the first ones but Past..... I know Dubass...!!

I want one of thes one of the 25....

UMMMM Lets see what am I gona sell to get one???

Oh Im getting one BABY!!

Yous all know Im a Zeppilan Whore.............

 

[tele00]

Todd .......where the hell have you been ???

 

[Zoomer]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
TODD WANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TODD MUST HAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You know I could of had number 23 of the first ones but Past..... I know Dubass...!!
I want one of thes one of the 25....
UMMMM Lets see what am I gona sell to get one???
Oh Im getting one BABY!!
Yous all know Im a Zeppilan Whore.............

Todd the neck on the 1st one was unplayably thin - this is the better one !!! :jim

 

[Lenny]

In the early 70's Dimarzio trademarked the "double creme" bobbin as a trademark for the "Super Distortion" Pickup - since he owns the trademark on it - no one else can make it. He also patented the "PAF" as a trademark.

What people do not realize about that Larry Dimarzio - asked Gibson's permission to trademark both the "double creme pickup" and the "PAF" - as he explained it - he was just starting his business and couldn't afford a potential suite with Gibson - both of these were done with Gibson's knowledge - obviously they didn't think they were important at the time.

:2zone,

Zoomer

Thanks Zoomer.

My next silly question: why not trademark the black, zebra and every other color besides pink?