Fender and Gibson, the cost is it worth it...Discuss amongst the group.

[DrNomis_44]

I'm going to be controversial and say that personally, I think G guitars are overpriced lemons, I've got a 2013 genuine USA made G LP Studio, it has always been a pain to keep in tune no matter what I've tried, tried all the usual fixes and they didn't work, tried replacing the hardware with better hardware, didn't work, I'm done with G guitars.

The only good thing about G guitars is that they look good, and that's basically it.


And to be honest, my genuine F guitar isn't any better.

[Marcel]

I'm going to be controversial and say that personally, I think G guitars are overpriced lemons, I've got a 2013 genuine USA made G LP Studio, it has always been a pain to keep in tune no matter what I've tried, tried all the usual fixes and they didn't work, tried replacing the hardware with better hardware, didn't work, I'm done with G guitars.

The only good thing about G guitars is that they look good, and that's basically it.


And to be honest, my genuine F guitar isn't any better.

Could your being in Darwin have anything to do with it Doc?.... The temps and humidity causing you problems type thing?

[Sonic Mountain]

Despite wanting one for ages, I'm yet to play a G LP that I consider worth the asking price. I went with cash to buy one and after playing a bunch went home with another brand entirely.

[dave.king1]

As I mentioned in the SG Angus tribute build thread, one of my mates has just purchased a 68 SG Junior.

I'm not sure that QC has been high on G's agenda for a very long time, I get it that it was long before CNC but remember it is a set neck and the fit of the pocket wouldn't be acceptable in a kit today.

Having said that I would have it in a heartbeat if it weren't for the stupid prices these things get today.

My 76 Shergold is hand crafted and crafted it is, everything fits properly and the pocket is tight.

[Andy123]

Andy 123, any nitro finish can be affected by some foams used on guitar stands, not just Gibson. It's just the way the nitro reacts with some of the foam compositions. It's the stand makers fault for not choosing a non-reactive foam. Poly finishes won't react, but then you don't get the nicer ageing you get with nitro IMO.

So my concern that it was the result of some kind of shonky finish job was unfounded, and I need not worry that general use will cause that sort of degradation elsewhere on the guitar?

[Simon Barden]

That should be the case.

[Simon Barden]

Incidentally I know a person (well on another forum) who not only bought a Gibson Dusk Tiger (a guitar they were struggling to give away to people)



But also a Firebird X



And also a Moog guitar



Up to that point I though he was a man with taste. I was wrong.

[ILRGuitars]

I bought my LP Recording in 1985 for $600 (my whole bank account at the time). It's a 1971 model and it's fantastic to play and the tones are fantastic. But I wouldn't pay a cent for the latest models. In this case, older is better.

[dave.king1]

Incidentally I know a person (well on another forum) who not only bought a Gibson Dusk Tiger (a guitar they were struggling to give away to people)



But also a Firebird X



And also a Moog guitar



Up to that point I though he was a man with taste. I was wrong.

If he hasn't got one yet tell him to buy a 1970s Godwin Guitar Organ and prove his lack of taste beyond doubt.

I put a pic in the ugly guitar thread and expressed my thoughts of it there

[Dedman]

The thing with those unloved models is , very few will survive, and in years to come collectors will pay through the nose to have one. I think Simon's friend is a shrewd investor.