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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Andrew W on May 13, 2013, 04:05:25 PM

Title: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Andrew W on May 13, 2013, 04:05:25 PM
I have not won the lottery, it is not an LP 'burst.

It's not even an LP Junior (those are too pricey for me these days).

Instead what I've just ended up with is an ES-125, the bottom of the line, P-90 equipped, semi that Gibson produced from 1941 to the 70s. I found this one in a shop while on holiday, tried it, fell in love and, well, here we are.

It's a lovely guitar, all original apart from the knobs. The neck is chunky but very comfortable and, though the frets have a lot of wear, there's still a few more years in them. The tone is very relaxed blues and gently into earthy jazz territory plugged in, which is what I wanted as it's something I've never had before. Acoustically it's not loud but has a pleasing bluesy woody sound that will suit me for late night, not waking anyone, noodling. This was a bit of an impulse buy so I hope the magic lasts but thus far I'm really liking it. Also 1958 was quite a decent year for Gibson from what I hear.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/8734538079_9ae35fa956_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_atrocity/8734538079)

Now should I put an EMG 85 in it...? Kahler perhaps?
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: gwEm on May 13, 2013, 04:42:53 PM
she is lovely. you must be very pleased, congrats!

what about about a picture of the headstock and the back of the body?
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Lezard on May 13, 2013, 04:45:43 PM
It's a beaut. Defiantly go with the EMG.
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: blue on May 13, 2013, 04:56:04 PM
that's very nice, i'm sure it's a lovely guitar.  Health to enjoy
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: dave_mc on May 13, 2013, 05:39:36 PM
very nice :D
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Andrew W on May 13, 2013, 06:05:43 PM
Quote from: gwEm on May 13, 2013, 04:42:53 PM
she is lovely. you must be very pleased, congrats!

what about about a picture of the headstock and the back of the body?

Your wish is my command:

Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: richard on May 13, 2013, 06:21:57 PM
Looks very sexy reclining on your sofa like that - come to me darling !! I prefer older women too.
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: gwEm on May 13, 2013, 06:22:41 PM
love that, absolutely gorgeous. used not abused as the cliche goes! the back is almost nicer than the front ;)

i too would love a 50s guitar one day. i have a 60s, a couple of 70s and a few 80s but nothing older.

your ES-125 is nothing I would consider at the moment considering my music style. however, i do like a bit of jazz and some blues so I wouldn't rule it out.

did a bit of an ebay search for these, and as you say they are quite affordable. i'd say you've done really well for spotting this!

Edit: thanks of course for the extra pictures, hope others appreciate them too!
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: jpfamps on May 13, 2013, 07:39:53 PM
Cool guitar.

The ES-225 is another 50's Gibson worth seeking out if you are into this sort of thing.
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: BigB on May 13, 2013, 09:45:12 PM
Lovely <3
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: 38thBeatle on May 13, 2013, 09:47:15 PM
Yep, that'll do nicely.
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Telerocker on May 13, 2013, 09:53:23 PM
That's a beauty! Congrats! I love simple, classic guitars.
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Philly Q on May 14, 2013, 02:01:48 AM
Wow, that's quite a catch!  :)
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: MrBump on May 14, 2013, 06:38:16 AM
Really nice.

+1 to the EMG.  Also, what about a scalloped fretboard..?
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Andrew W on May 14, 2013, 11:11:58 AM
Quote from: MrBump on May 14, 2013, 06:38:16 AM
Really nice.

+1 to the EMG.  Also, what about a scalloped fretboard..?

Oh good idea. And some massive locking tuners of course.
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Kiichi on May 14, 2013, 12:00:34 PM
Oh my, sweet! Congrats. Would loooove one of those. Absolutly beauty in a nice shape.

Oh and go with led fretmarkers will you?
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: BigB on May 14, 2013, 12:49:37 PM
Thinking about it, the finish starts to show it's age and is a bit dull and boring. What about a swirl refinish ?  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Philly Q on May 14, 2013, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: Kiichi on May 14, 2013, 12:00:34 PM
Oh and go with led fretmarkers will you?

While they're doing that, you might as well get the fretboard levelled off to 20" (it'll help with tapping, sweep picking etc).  And get stainless steel 6100 frets.
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: gwEm on May 14, 2013, 02:41:25 PM
the semi acoustic design will surely lead to feedback with high gain playing. I would fill those cavities with expanding foam.
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Kiichi on May 14, 2013, 02:49:36 PM
Oh and donīt forget to build in a Fernandez sustainer system and a EMG boost!
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Philly Q on May 14, 2013, 02:58:13 PM
Quote from: gwEm on May 14, 2013, 02:41:25 PM
the semi acoustic design will surely lead to feedback with high gain playing. I would fill those cavities with expanding foam.

Failing that, some crumpled up sheets from the Daily Star should suffice.
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Mr. Air on May 16, 2013, 02:56:24 PM
Cool looking jazz box. What a nicefind and big congrats on the NGD!
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on May 16, 2013, 05:49:15 PM
What a beautiful guitar. Congrats!
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: Lezard on May 16, 2013, 09:11:50 PM
Quote from: gwEm on May 13, 2013, 06:22:41 PM
your ES-125 is nothing I would consider at the moment considering my music style. however, i do like a bit of jazz and some blues so I wouldn't rule it out.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/971667_596347793717485_1720696318_n.jpg)
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: MrBump on May 17, 2013, 03:55:43 PM
Quote from: Lezard on May 16, 2013, 09:11:50 PM
Quote from: gwEm on May 13, 2013, 06:22:41 PM
your ES-125 is nothing I would consider at the moment considering my music style. however, i do like a bit of jazz and some blues so I wouldn't rule it out.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/971667_596347793717485_1720696318_n.jpg)

That's horrible!
Title: Re: N 1958 Gibson D
Post by: gwEm on May 17, 2013, 06:17:29 PM
 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

maybe more like:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Albert_King_1968.jpg/800px-Albert_King_1968.jpg)

for my 1958 Gibson. though unfeasibly expensive ;)