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1972 Gibson showcase brochures
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 In 1972 Gibson produced a series of 'Guitar of the Month' brochures, each dedicated to one of their high end models, the Les Paul Recording guitar, L5-CES, ES-175D, Super 400-CES, ES-355TD-SV and
Byrdland. Each brochure was a single sheet folded into four panels, with details of the instruments themselves, their features, musical purpose, and a little history behind the development of each guitar. Only the Les Paul Recording was a new model; the others were all well established in the Gibson line. Follow the link to see scans and further information on these leaflets and other Gibson guitar catalogues from the CMI and Norlin periods.
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1961 Vox Stroller
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 The earliest versions of the Vox Stroller were actually copies of an early Japanese electricguitar, the Guyatone (also sold under the brand Antoria) LG50. These Strollers, although short-lived did undergo a few changes before taking on the more familiar Strat influenced style of many mid-sixties UK-built Vox guitars. The biggest difference between early and late LG50-style Strollers (and the two pickup version, the Shadow) was the larger pickup, a shade longer, but noticeably wider used in the very first Vox guitars. Compare this early Vox to a 1963 Stroller with the later V1 pickup. For more information about Vox guitar pickups in general, see the Vox guitar pickups page.
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 Gibson web launch of new G-3 Bass. Link inside
Here is a link to Gibson's page for the new G-3. The material I got from the Gibson Rep said launch would be Sept 18th. Looks like they moved it up a bit, and will be shipping Sept 18th. I ordered mine yesterday!
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Elec...bute-Bass.aspx
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well, we shall look forward to your review pretty soon - as long as it doesn't get pushed back further. I'm guessing they must all be ready for such a near date.
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Well, the Grabber came in, but it has a major finish flaw in the clear coat. Lets see how long it takes to get a replacement.
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Got the grabber finally. Sounds amazing. Very chorused sound to it naturally. Kinda like my 80's spector. Not quite as tight, but very cool. Played great right out of the box. Gibson hit a home run with this one!. I`ll see if I can get in the studio this weekend and get some sound samples.
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 Originally Posted by anyfour
I`ll see if I can get in the studio this weekend and get some sound samples.
Yeah please do... very interested in your thoughts on this
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Originally Posted by anyfour
Very chorused sound to it naturally.
That's from all those big alnico pole pieces under the strings! Gibson seems to have problems designing bass pickups these days. At least they didn't stick Jazz pickup on it like the RD reissue.
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