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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #30 on: March 24, 2009, 10:10:45 AM »
PhillyQ had kindly sent me the picture a couple of days ago, but I just wanted to sign in here and say that it is indeed one classy and classic  looking guitar. 

The pictures of other 339s I had seen being of  that generic red-ish sunburst colour ; and whilst that other colour / option still looks  nice, I agree that the relatively unique appearance of Philly's 339  is like finding an immaculate,   and genuinely 50's model at auction.  I did not realise that it had also been Pleked !  :D

It is also true that the feel and 'breathing / organic ' sound of a Semi-Acoustic - or Hollow bodied archtop does tend to make you want to play " in the style of ... ".  You own them, but they possess you !

Good idea about 'morphing' via some Robben Ford and of course Larry Carlton.  If you want any Larry Carlton stuff lending / sending, just send me a P.M. - and we can sort it out.

Enjoy your treasure !   :D
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #31 on: March 24, 2009, 10:43:35 AM »
Congratulations on your new arrival Philly... Just don't try to change pickups without some support!
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #32 on: March 24, 2009, 11:13:54 AM »
Quote from: hunter on March 24, 2009, 09:47:34 AM
Quote from: Philly Q on March 23, 2009, 10:31:34 PM
the '57 Classics are fine and I don't fancy trying to replace them just yet. 

Come on Phil, admit that you're just scared of that fiddling without having direct access to the pots and wiring from the back :O)

Quote from: Afghan Dave on March 24, 2009, 10:43:35 AM
Congratulations on your new arrival Philly... Just don't try to change pickups without some support!

There is some truth in this... there's the Feline option, but I saw Jon did a post the other day saying he hates changing pickups on semis.  :lol:

I haven't taken the guitar apart yet, but looking through the f-holes it seems there's actually a big cutout in the centre block - so I might be able to pull the electronics out through the bridge pickup rout rather than the f-holes.  Not much easier... but easier nonetheless.

BUT in any case, I can't really think what to change the pickups to except Stormy Mondays, and (IMO) they're not hugely different from the '57 Classics.  I like the sound, not feeling any strong inclination to change it.

I am going to experiment a bit with some TonePros hardware and an aluminium tailpiece, though.
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #33 on: March 24, 2009, 11:20:04 AM »
Quote from: AndyR on March 24, 2009, 08:48:36 AM
... "Fiery Ted" regions when the mood took me :lol:)

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Philly, you should be able to klnock out something like this soon enough:  :wink:
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #34 on: March 24, 2009, 11:26:46 AM »
Lovely guitar Philly - and I wouldn't be in a hurry to change pickups. I think that '57 Classics  are good (by Gibson standards) pickups (originally had them in my '61 SG Reissue).
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #35 on: March 24, 2009, 12:38:00 PM »
You are a lucky boy, looks like a very nice guitar in just the right colour. From what I have heard I agree the classic 57's are really good.

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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #36 on: March 24, 2009, 01:12:20 PM »
In the right guitar, '57s are good.  They don't seem to suit a lot of Les Pauls for some reason, but in SGs and semis they can be great.  Mine sounded good in my old '61 reissue.
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #37 on: March 24, 2009, 01:26:04 PM »
Nice score Philly! That looks a stunner!
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #38 on: March 24, 2009, 01:46:03 PM »
Looks good to me. Enjoy!
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #39 on: March 24, 2009, 02:16:38 PM »
Lovely! Lovely! instrument.. I bet it makes you look good too!! Cheers !!!
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #40 on: March 24, 2009, 02:18:34 PM »
Quote from: LULUSG on March 24, 2009, 02:16:38 PM
Lovely! Lovely! instrument.. I bet it makes you look good too!! Cheers !!!

Ha, it'd take more than a guitar to do that!  :lol:
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #41 on: March 24, 2009, 02:53:42 PM »
Quote from: Twinfan on March 24, 2009, 01:12:20 PM
In the right guitar, '57s are good.  They don't seem to suit a lot of Les Pauls for some reason, but in SGs and semis they can be great.  Mine sounded good in my old '61 reissue.

I remember Dave ( T.F.) mentioning that to me too - and  ( without wishing to offend forum etiquette regarding 'other' brands ) - if they are good enough ( in a semi-acoustic ) for Larry Carlton ....   :wink:
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #42 on: March 24, 2009, 04:25:18 PM »
Quote from: Twinfan on March 24, 2009, 01:12:20 PM
In the right guitar, '57s are good.  They don't seem to suit a lot of Les Pauls for some reason, but in SGs and semis they can be great.  Mine sounded good in my old '61 reissue.

uhm... i like them in my les paul (chambered, though), but they didn't sound right in my SG61...
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #43 on: March 24, 2009, 05:15:32 PM »
Were the hell is the 25+ pics of it you promissed you would show? :lol:
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Re: OK, the cat's out of the bag... NGD (a couple of weeks late!)
« Reply #44 on: March 24, 2009, 05:20:39 PM »
Quote from: FernandoEsteves on March 24, 2009, 05:15:32 PM
Were the hell is the 25+ pics of it you promissed you would show? :lol:

No pleasing some folk Philly...

He'll want you to "esquire" it and put a Piledriver in next...

Oh... wrong guitar, sorry! :lol:

He's got a point though - this pic looks like one of a series of "tasteful" shots from various angles... we need full-body, from behind, etc, etc...
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