Why so few Gibson posts?

[Robert****]

Man, algonquin remembers EVERYTHING! You scary, man!

[street music]

Robert , I would like to own a 335 but $$$$$$ is the main reason for not owning one. I have been to the factory store and played on several of the demos , nothing jumped out at me other than the 335. I like a good sounding guitar that I can afford to learn on.

[Andy]

I love my gibson and anyone thats played it loves it too.
If you "really" want a les paul I'm sure there's one out there for you, no sense in trying out a bunch to no avail If you really don't like them to begin with.. thats ok

As far as discussing it ,well most discussions here revolve around "chimey" singlecoils thru a fender-ish amp blues licks.
I wish I had a nickle for every time "chimey " has been posted here.
if "chimey" is all that matters than fender is the way to go

Not going to get that from a les paul so I just roll with the flow because no one else seems to talk about their Gibsons much.

I've owned a few fenders in my day and like them alot.
I like superstrats too but the general concensus I get is that the majority of regular posters "don't care for pointy guitars" so I don't mention them much either.

I like the company here, thats what I like about this place , I can easilly get my Gibsons and shred machine kicks elsewhere no harm in that.

this place has evolved and gains members no problem ,, keep it up

[tot_Ou_tard]

Andy don't let the perceived preferences of the Fretters stop you from talking about what you like. Open discussion of all types of guitars is good for this place.

Pretty soon new Fretters will be of the opinion that people here just like guitars period.

[sunvalleylaw]

As far as discussing it ,well most discussions here revolve around "chimey" singlecoils thru a fender-ish amp blues licks. . . .

this place has evolved and gains members no problem ,, keep it up

Andy, I am a pretty new player still and started with my strat. So to a certain extent, it is all I know. I know I have used that chimey word on at least one occasion. I am just getting to know my Viking, with its more 335 style. I hope to keep evolving as a player. It is why I like to talk about it with others that have more and different experience than I have. I sure welcome some more discussion so I can get more ideas on how to find out what my non-strat guitar can do.

[just strum]

Maybe if we had a 335 style section? I'm not sure what would generate the or stimulate the discussion. I've brought up my Dot in the Epi forum and discussed 335 style versatility, but one or two responses and it dies.

I don't think it's so much Viking, Gibson, or Epi that need to be discussed, but style of guitar.

Another thought, how about a section for hollow body and semi hb guitars?

I'm just throwing thoughts out. I think the hb and semi hb section might be something to consider.

[g6120]

ive been a long time player of gretsch and fender guitars for years and up untill now ive had one gibson a j200 and always thought of getting another so i finally made the decision and bought one .

es 335 sunburst 50th anniversary


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[thearabianmage]

ive been a long time player of gretsch and fender guitars for years and up untill now ive had one gibson a j200 and always thought of getting another so i finally made the decision and bought one .

es 335 sunburst 50th anniversary


http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/368307...s81529_lg1.jpg

That's a very tasty guitar. I must admit - I started out with a Squier for two weeks, then bought a BC Rich Warlock...then another Warlock...Then my Jackson superstrat.

Well, in all honesty, I don't have much experience with Fender or Gibson (I'm skint) but I bought a 335 style guitar recently and it rips! I love it! If this counts in the discussion about Gibsons, then I'm in!

There's just something about them 335's. A lot of people seem to like them, and for good reason, in my opinion! They are very versatile guitars, and that, also in my opinion, is something that Gibson definitely had going for them in the early days, with V's, SG's, LP's, and ES's. They can just about cover the spectrum. You really only need a Strat and Tele after that.

And a warlock

[Ch0jin]

Ahhhhh "Top Wrapping" so thats what you call it.

When I got my BB1200 the strings had been wrapped over the tail piece, you could tell because there were ugly wear marks where the strings had worn into the metal. I kinda wondered why they previous owner (who was a professional touring musician) would have done that, and then changed back. Now I know why I guess. In any case I've since replaced the tail piece for a nice shiny new one and strung it "traditionally".

Back OT though. I am also much, much more a fan of Gibson style guitars than Fenders. The only reason I don't actually have a couple of LP's and/or SG's or a nice HB is because every time I went to buy one, I played a Maton that sounded and felt better. Hence the brother and sister Maton's in my gallery

So yeah, bring on the hum bucking "four knobber" (loved that term) discussions, I'm all in

[Robert****]

ive been a long time player of gretsch and fender guitars for years and up untill now ive had one gibson a j200 and always thought of getting another so i finally made the decision and bought one .

es 335 sunburst 50th anniversary


http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/368307...s81529_lg1.jpg

Congrats! That's one sweet guitar! :

[Brian Krashpad]

ive been a long time player of gretsch and fender guitars for years and up untill now ive had one gibson a j200 and always thought of getting another so i finally made the decision and bought one .

es 335 sunburst 50th anniversary


http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/368307...s81529_lg1.jpg

Yum. What a nice guitar. Congrats.

[mrmudcat]

double yum!

[marnold***]

I like superstrats too but the general concensus I get is that the majority of regular posters "don't care for pointy guitars" so I don't mention them much either.

Yeah, I think you, Mage, and I are the official "Pointy Club of TheFret." Of course, I don't actually have a pointy guitar, mind you. Someday . . .

[tjcurtin1]

Hmmm... it's never struck me particularly that this was 'Fender place'. I enjoy the range of discussion about different guitars - electric and acoustic - guitar playing, music, toilet paper..... I tend to read from the 'latest posts' page and never have really read by sections, so hadn't noticed that perhaps there are fewer Gibson posts, looked at that way.

[Spudman***]

Do we have an Ibanez forum? If we do I can certainly do some posting there. :

I have an Agile and 2 Epiphone LPs and they all play really nice. They just get really heavy to gig with. And for the record - I've never used that certain word that Andy says everyone uses. Come on guys get a little more creative with your words would ya. Think onomatopoeia. My Strats scree bloing.

[oldguy]

I guess I just think of this place as a guitar forum. That's why I (long ago) posted video of my Switch Innovo. 2 EMG Select pickups, Wilkinson trem, etc.etc............
I also love my Agile LP with the WCR pickups. It plays and sounds as good or better than the Gibson LP's I've owned.
The one thing I've really become aware of over the years is no matter what guitar/amph/effects I buy or play.......... it always comes back to my playing, technique, touch.
I can tell the difference in the strings, picks, volume, eq, room size/shape, and other aspects of my playing, where I couldn't at one time.
I still struggle with phrasing, overplaying, and other aspects of "getting it right", as far as what I want to hear, but it's all good, I'm still learning, and I find new ideas and inspiration here daily.
Am I far enough off-topic yet?
Here's my point........ no matter what you play, no matter what you spend dollar-wise, you will have to let your ears be your guide.........
What do you want to hear? How do you want it to sound?
If you can't answer that, a half-million dollar '59 flametop won't help you achieve your goals. If you can answer that, you're on your way, no matter what gear you have, what it costs, who crafted it, you will find your voice.
It's about what's best for you, not what's best.
Now go get it.