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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Mr Ed on March 05, 2008, 10:00:06 PM

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Mr Ed on March 05, 2008, 10:00:06 PM

Much better than the reverse V...

(http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/3/6/1/547361.jpg)

But my GOD, what is with that fugly headstock and fugly scratchplate? Way to blow a good idea... stop fannying around and sort out the quality on the stock guitars. Gimps.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: headtheball on March 05, 2008, 10:06:16 PM

Shades of the Moderne on that headstock alright.

Even as an aficionado of ugly, thon's a step too far for me. If I'm not mistaken (I probably am) It's straying a bit close to a few 70's/80's Guilds as well.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Will on March 05, 2008, 10:11:25 PM

The tuners look fun anyway, if that is the steinberger gearless ones

reminds me of the reverse firebird, or the non reverse one... erm, the one that looks more conventional / stratish

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Jonny on March 05, 2008, 10:16:13 PM

What the hell.

That's all I'm thinking.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: apmaman on March 05, 2008, 10:18:52 PM

man that thing is awesome! Headstocks naff but the rest is pretty damn cool I think.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: AngusYoung01 on March 05, 2008, 10:20:22 PM

That is a joke. Nothing more.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Scotty477 on March 05, 2008, 10:37:56 PM

Holy Cr@p!!!! .....

Does that come with a brown paper bag to put over your head, when you're playing it live?

I'm a fan of Gibson but that ... thing ... looks like friggin ugly  :(

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: sambo on March 05, 2008, 10:55:56 PM

If the scratchplate actually lined up with the hardware + the edges of the body, and if the headstock was made to look less like it was designed by a blind leper-child then... I think it would look absolutely fantastic...

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Kilby on March 05, 2008, 11:12:56 PM

I think it has been made from ugly sticks glued together.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: noodleplugerine on March 05, 2008, 11:20:04 PM

That is.... AWESOME!

Honestly one of the funkiest guitars I have EVER seen.

NEVER FORGET TO SPELL WITH THE LIGHTNING BOLT!

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: ailean on March 05, 2008, 11:34:30 PM

Headstock: No, just No.

Body: Not a fan of the explorer shape but ok.

Scratch plate: Nice idea, but as mentioned, get the lines right!

Colour: This is not a good colour for this guitar, maybe in black, with an unpolished metal scratch, dark fret board etc.

Back to the drawing boards Gibson...

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Mr Ed on March 05, 2008, 11:49:25 PM

Yeah, the scratchplate would look awesome if the angles matched up with the wings... but seeing as it doesn't... no sale.

Urgh.

Next up, probably a reverse LP.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Adam.M on March 05, 2008, 11:52:03 PM

I can see the guys out of Electric Six wanting one of these.

But that's about it.

I can see the potential though, just about...

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: headtheball on March 06, 2008, 12:22:03 AM

Would it be entirely cynical to suppose Gibson is using this and the reverse V to mop up an overbuild of Left-Hand bodies?

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: sambo on March 06, 2008, 12:25:48 AM

^HAHAHA!

That is like the holy grail of cynicism. I salute you sir.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Scotty477 on March 06, 2008, 12:39:27 AM

Quote from: headtheball

Would it be entirely cynical to suppose Gibson is using this and the reverse V to mop up an overbuild of Left-Hand bodies?

You know something? .... You may be right there, with the leftie explorer body theory but to deepen this conspiracy a bit more, take a look at this Moderne - a right handed Moderne - and look closely at the headstock.

Ignore the tuner placement.

 .... and compare.


(http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/discus/messages/13/456.jpg)



Notice anything?



(http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/3/6/1/547361.jpg)

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: sambo on March 06, 2008, 12:44:35 AM

Eeek!

But what does that mean exactly?! :lol:

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Scotty477 on March 06, 2008, 12:55:51 AM

The headstock on the new guitar has a left handed Moderne neck.

(http://www.garybabb.net/DramaticChipmunk.gif)

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Philly Q on March 06, 2008, 12:59:20 AM

I was just thinking that's one of the ugliest, most ridiculous guitars I've ever laid eyes on (and spot on, HTB, about the surfeit of left-hand bodies).

Then I saw them... the inlays at the 5th and 12th frets.  Just look at those things, and tell me have you ever seen anything more totally$%&#ingstupid in your entire life?

Gibson really are taking the piss.  :evil:

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: sambo on March 06, 2008, 01:02:57 AM

^^LOL! :lol:


Okay, so... left handed explorer bodies, left handed Moderne necks.

Bang them together, knock up a scratchplate (and some distressed pickup covers?)

What are the tuners? Are they the Steinberger ones? Have they used them on any other guitars?

Could this be an almost entirely spare-stock guitar!?

More freaky animal pics needed!!!!! :twisted:

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Philly Q on March 06, 2008, 01:17:55 AM

Quote from: sambo

Okay, so... left handed explorer bodies, left handed Moderne necks.

Bang them together, knock up a scratchplate (and some distressed pickup covers?)

Drink half a bottle of vodka.

Then find the ugliest, palest, most dried-up piece of rosewood in your scr@pwood pile, and make it into a fretboard.  Scribble in between some of the frets with a black marker.

Drink the rest of the bottle of vodka.

Then slap all the parts together and call it a "Guitar Of The Month".  Don't worry, they'll buy any old shitee.

Laugh all the way to the bank.  And on the way, have a think about what we can do with those old Corvus bodies.  And those funny slanted Nighthawk pickups.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Scotty477 on March 06, 2008, 01:20:09 AM

Quote

More freaky animal pics needed!!!!!

You mean to say that you've never seen the Dramatic Prairie Dog?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHjFxJVeCQs

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: opprobrium_9 on March 06, 2008, 05:58:47 AM

Quote from: Jonny

What the hell.

That's all I'm thinking.

More like What the hell. were THEY thinking!

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Henk on March 06, 2008, 09:01:39 AM

But......

Its a very rare custom build Gibson :lol:

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: gwEm on March 06, 2008, 09:04:51 AM

what the hell indeed?!

i don't know what to think... its certinally striking.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Mr Ed on March 06, 2008, 09:19:35 AM

Striking... I'd like to strike whoever came up with the idea... right in the face with a breezeblock.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: jibidy on March 06, 2008, 09:23:35 AM

i wouldnt want to play it but the upper bout looks like it'll hold the strap nicely and in a good place.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Ratrod on March 06, 2008, 11:32:07 AM

(http://www.deweydecibel.com/F-out_Images/Lit_Ciggy.jpg)

http://www.deweydecibel.com/guitarpage.html

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Mr Ed on March 06, 2008, 11:54:51 AM

That guitar should be shot in the head(stock).

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Crazy_Joe on March 06, 2008, 01:11:47 PM

Reverse explorer's can be pretty 80's and cool lookin, but the headstock and colour scheme etc. on that just make it hideous.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: mikeluke on March 06, 2008, 02:23:18 PM

Any idea (suggestions?) for what it is called?


BTW - link to reverse flying V

http://www.gibson.com/en%2Dus/divisions/gibson%20usa/products/designer/reverseflyingv/

For those (like me) who missed it first time round

Mike

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Mr Ed on March 06, 2008, 02:27:04 PM

Quote from: mikeluke

Any idea (suggestions?) for what it is called?


BTW - link to reverse flying V

http://www.gibson.com/en%2Dus/divisions/gibson%20usa/products/designer/reverseflyingv/

For those (like me) who missed it first time round

Mike

Urgh, that thing makes me gag and wretch.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: sambo on March 06, 2008, 04:53:13 PM

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: sambo

Okay, so... left handed explorer bodies, left handed Moderne necks.

Bang them together, knock up a scratchplate (and some distressed pickup covers?)

Drink half a bottle of vodka.

Then find the ugliest, palest, most dried-up piece of rosewood in your scr@pwood pile, and make it into a fretboard.  Scribble in between some of the frets with a black marker.

Drink the rest of the bottle of vodka.

Then slap all the parts together and call it a "Guitar Of The Month".  Don't worry, they'll buy any old shitee.

Laugh all the way to the bank.  And on the way, have a think about what we can do with those old Corvus bodies.  And those funny slanted Nighthawk pickups.

LOL!  :lol:  I bet that's scarily close to the truth!

Quote from: Machinehead

Quote

More freaky animal pics needed!!!!!

You mean to say that you've never seen the Dramatic Prairie Dog?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHjFxJVeCQs

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  Never seen that... but it is HILARIOUS.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Prawnik on March 09, 2008, 03:59:52 PM

You may have a bright future ahead of you working for Gibson and lots of free vodka for "inspirational" purposes.

Quote from: Philly Q

Drink half a bottle of vodka.

Then find the ugliest, palest, most dried-up piece of rosewood in your scr@pwood pile, and make it into a fretboard.  Scribble in between some of the frets with a black marker.

Drink the rest of the bottle of vodka.

Then slap all the parts together and call it a "Guitar Of The Month".  Don't worry, they'll buy any old shitee.

Laugh all the way to the bank.  And on the way, have a think about what we can do with those old Corvus bodies.  And those funny slanted Nighthawk pickups.

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Spitfire on March 09, 2008, 04:38:38 PM

eww eww eww

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: Bob Johnson on March 09, 2008, 04:58:47 PM

Quote from: noodleplugerine

That is.... AWESOME!

Honestly one of the funkiest guitars I have EVER seen.

NEVER FORGET TO SPELL WITH THE LIGHTNING BOLT!

See? they've sold one already!

Title: Another abortion of a "reverse" guitar from Gibson
Post by: telemonster on March 16, 2008, 09:11:28 PM

they've made some 'orrible guitar, and no mistake!