Arkansas Mountain View
submitted 9/11/2005
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Submitter |
Stevespickn |
Where Purchased |
Mountain View Arkansas |
Year Purchased |
2004 |
Price Paid |
Don't Remember
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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It has great bottom end, clear and clean all way up the neck. I had it especially made by Joe, for my taste and style of picking. It is mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard, gold tone ring, nickel parts and "pass" rim, ivoroid binding, resonator rings, Gotoh tuners and ivoriod buttons. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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Joe had it set up just for me. He even had the strap put on that I sent him prior to assembly. I was staying in a cabin I had rented, and he even brought it to my front door in Mouontain View Arkansas. |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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As stated above, I had it "special ordered", made to my specs. Joe was very helpful, in that he keep me posted all during the time it was being made. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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It should last me a life time. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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Joes is first class. I was in the area once, he invited ne over, took me to dinner, and also out to a jam session. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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The case , even though it is a hardshell, could be better. It needs another latch I think. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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I'd recommend it to anyone who play professionally or just around the house. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Gibson J.D. Crowe RB-75
submitted 11/2/2004
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Submitter |
Stevespickn |
Where Purchased |
Mountain View Music |
Year Purchased |
2004 |
Price Paid |
xxxx ($US) |
Sound
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The sound is what I was looking for. It has great tone, a dry big note, with enough volume that the notes do not over ride each other. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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I am used to standard spacing of the bridge, so I changed to a Sosbee bridge from the Crowe soacing. I had to tighten the screws in the tuners. I did go with medium strings, 10-12-14-22. |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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I love the old look. I think that is one thing that sets it apart from other Gibsons, also other brands. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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I have never had any failures with Gibson products, do not expect any this time. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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Not used any yet. |
Customer Service |
9 |
Components
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It has to be the Crowe Tone Ring. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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I have insurance on it. I'd get another ASAP. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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