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Jonny

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Gibson Dusk Tiger
« on: November 20, 2009, 08:01:34 PM »
Check it out:

http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/gibson-dusk-tiger/

My first response was: "Eh?"

I liked the top finish, then I hated the back, then I thought what is that GODLY hideous scratchplate type thing at the bottom photo. Then I looked back at the top at the pickup surrounds and the switch plate.

UGH!

Also "and all at a more affordable price" will be fun to find out what it is.

"You have a rare wealth of creative potential lurking deep within, but until now no guitar has had the power to fully tap into it. Enter the Dusk Tiger..."

Oh come on..

Here's a full picture on GAK:

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/84790
« Last Edit: November 20, 2009, 08:07:32 PM by Jonny »
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2009, 08:17:42 PM »
the pickguard is hideous, without that i quite like it
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Philly Q

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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2009, 08:24:45 PM »
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"You have a rare wealth of creative potential lurking deep within, but until now no guitar has had the power to fully tap into it. Enter the Dusk Tiger..."

Ah, that's why I've been so utterly shite for 30 years.  Quick, where can I buy one?


Nah, seems like yet another monstrously misguided Gibson gimmick to me.  The "teeth" inlays and mismatched knobs made me laugh out loud, bless 'em.  :lol:
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2009, 08:39:06 PM »
Not my cup of tea.
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2009, 08:39:18 PM »
its a sort of reinterpretation of the LP recording I guess..
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MDV

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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2009, 08:42:21 PM »
Gibsons head office must be too close to the jack daniels distilery.
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2009, 08:56:03 PM »
Why can't they just stick to what they do well??????
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2009, 08:56:41 PM »
Quote from: dragonfire709 on November 20, 2009, 08:56:03 PM
Why can't they just stick to what they do well??????

Agile, tokai, edwards and more do it better?
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2009, 09:01:26 PM »
Good point, though I still lust after a black LP custom.
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2009, 09:07:40 PM »
looks a bit weird... :lol:
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Ian Price

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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2009, 09:08:38 PM »
Absof*ckinglutely hideous. Signs of desperation at Gibson? Or do they have loads of money to burn on ridiculous stuff.
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2009, 09:11:50 PM »
Got you all talking though haven't they.

It's ugly, but then so am I and I'm shagging an ex-playboy bunny so there!
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2009, 09:17:10 PM »
Quote from: MDV on November 20, 2009, 08:56:41 PM
Quote from: dragonfire709 on November 20, 2009, 08:56:03 PM
Why can't they just stick to what they do well??????

Agile, tokai, edwards and more do it better?

I've yet to play a Les Paul from any maker than feel better to me than my 2. Yes I've played quite a few... tons infact of Gibson which were at best ok, but then again I've played loads of other makers LP's that were meh too.
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2009, 09:26:09 PM »
Quote from: d1dsj on November 20, 2009, 09:17:10 PM
Quote from: MDV on November 20, 2009, 08:56:41 PM
Quote from: dragonfire709 on November 20, 2009, 08:56:03 PM
Why can't they just stick to what they do well??????

Agile, tokai, edwards and more do it better?

I've yet to play a Les Paul from any maker than feel better to me than my 2. Yes I've played quite a few... tons infact of Gibson which were at best ok, but then again I've played loads of other makers LP's that were meh too.

Playability is a matter of opinion. Its my observation that all the above have more consistent (and on average higher) quality control standards.

I've never played your guitars, so I cant make an assesment based on them ;)
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Re: Gibson Dusk Tiger
« Reply #14 on: November 20, 2009, 09:30:03 PM »
Quote from: shobet on November 20, 2009, 09:11:50 PM
It's ugly, but then so am I and I'm shagging an ex-playboy bunny so there!

When did she hang up her ears and tail?  1972?  :P
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