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marauder

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NGD
« on: April 19, 2012, 11:01:28 AM »
Didn't think I'd be getting another so quickly after Dave's Esquire, but...

Been after one of these Custom Shop 1957 VOS model Juniors, for a year or two.  Not many around in the UK.

The final straw was when I learned that CS Gibson rosewood boards are now "bi-layer", that sounds like plywood to me.

I snagged this for a very good price.  It's a 2006 in mint condition.  Previous owner obviously hadn't played it very often, and the setup on it is just how I would have done it myself.

Couldn't be happier with it, and it came with the case candy.







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sgmypod

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Re: NGD
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2012, 11:09:18 AM »
very nice dare I ask price
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Twinfan

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Re: NGD
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2012, 11:14:23 AM »
Very cool my man - tasty as!

PhillyQ will love that...
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Philly Q

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Re: NGD
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2012, 12:03:38 PM »
Quote from: Twinfan on April 19, 2012, 11:14:23 AM
Very cool my man - tasty as!

PhillyQ will love that...

Oh yes he will!  

Good lord man, that is so utterly cool.  :D

Great pictures, too, as usual.  You always take great pictures.  What's the weight like?

I saw something about "bi-layer" fretboards the other day, didn't know it applied to CS stuff.  :?  I see what you mean about the final straw, makes me think I should buy one myself before it's too late..... :lol:

In fact, I am on the lookout for a VOS Junior, but I want the '58 Doublecut version.  They are pretty rare, it seems.
« Last Edit: April 19, 2012, 12:07:44 PM by Philly Q »
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Re: NGD
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2012, 12:22:32 PM »
Good Golly thats PURDY!
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marauder

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Re: NGD
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2012, 12:33:20 PM »
Quote from: Twinfan on April 19, 2012, 11:14:23 AM
Very cool my man - tasty as!

PhillyQ will love that...

I thought he might :)

It weighs 7.5-8lbs as an estimate.  Heavier than the CS SG, which I'm sure is made of mahogany effect helium, and much lighter than the R8.

http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/82326-new-historics-and-rosewood/
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Philly Q

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Re: NGD
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2012, 12:39:33 PM »
Quote from: marauder on April 19, 2012, 12:33:20 PM
It weighs 7.5-8lbs as an estimate.  Heavier than the CS SG, which I'm sure is made of mahogany effect helium, and much lighter than the R8.

That sounds about right - the CS Juniors/Specials seem to generally be a bit heavier than my MIJ Juniors, but nowhere near LP Standard weight!

I know everyone slags off Gibson, but I think the VOS guitars capture the vintage vibe extremely well without being heavily reliced.  I've only ever owned two proper vintage guitars, but the VOS feels/looks absolutely spot on to me.
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Twinfan

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Re: NGD
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2012, 12:56:15 PM »
Yep, I really liked the VOS finish on my Pearly Gates LP...
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dave_mc

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Re: NGD
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2012, 12:57:06 PM »
very nice :)
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Mr. Air

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Re: NGD
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2012, 04:29:36 PM »
R O C K  N  R O L L ! ! !

Need I say more?!
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Re: NGD
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2012, 08:38:47 PM »
Very nice indeed.
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Re: NGD
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2012, 09:01:38 PM »
It's way too clean for a rock guitar, and it's not even a DC, and NO, I'm NOT jealous... Not at all :mrgreen:
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Re: NGD
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2012, 12:46:15 AM »
Beauty! I love the look of LP Jrs!
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Re: NGD
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2012, 01:40:44 AM »
Juniors are lovely. Congrats!
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Re: NGD
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2012, 11:30:06 PM »
Great looking guitar - sunburst single cut juniors are the dogs bollocks.  What's the neck like on it?
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