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7163 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Mountain View Arkansas
Year Purchased: 2004
Price Paid: Don't Remember
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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
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
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
It should last me a life time.
Reliability Rating: 10
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
The case , even though it is a hardshell, could be better. It needs another latch I think.
Components Rating: 9
I'd recommend it to anyone who play professionally or just around the house.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Mountain View Music
Year Purchased: 2004
Price Paid: xxxx ($US)
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
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
I love the old look. I think that is one thing that sets it apart from other Gibsons, also other brands.
Appearance Rating: 10
I have never had any failures with Gibson products, do not expect any this time.
Reliability Rating: 10
Not used any yet.
Customer Service: 9
It has to be the Crowe Tone Ring.
Components Rating: 10
I have insurance on it. I'd get another ASAP.
Overall Rating: 10
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