Some Tasty R9's

Fracture · 03-09-2011, 01:37 PM

I received an e-mail from a local dealer who said that he was in possesion
of 3 new R9's. Two of them in Bourbonburst/Gloss. Gibson has that rule that dealers can't post pics of their inventory. I mailed back and requested some pics.
These are just too pretty to not be shared.
Remember these are not my guitars, nor am I buying them.

See the remaining
Bourbon Burst pictures by Fracture725 - Photobucket

nicolasrivera · 03-09-2011, 01:44 PM

The second one is a keeper, the first one is so so.....

omega · 03-09-2011, 02:21 PM

Curious, what aspects of these make one a keeper and the other so-so? I'd like to see what others are keying on.

LPaddicted · 03-09-2011, 02:33 PM

first is ugly (looks like epi fotoflam)
2nd is gorgeous

Shane · 03-09-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omega

Curious, what aspects of these make one a keeper and the other so-so? I'd like to see what others are keying on.

I'm not actually a fan of flame but that second one is lovely. A lot of depth to the flame

nwobhm · 03-09-2011, 04:01 PM

When I think of a flametop, that second one, is what comes to mind.

floyd84 · 03-09-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omega

Curious, what aspects of these make one a keeper and the other so-so? I'd like to see what others are keying on.

Some people like BBQ flame, some don't

nicolasrivera · 03-09-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

I'm not actually a fan of flame but that second one is lovely. A lot of depth to the flame

Depth in the flame, thats the KEY word.

Liam · 03-09-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPaddicted

first is ugly (looks like epi fotoflam)
2nd is gorgeous

You can't always tell from a photo - especially not depth and movement. I think they're probably both nice. I'll bet they've both got a lot of movement in the top.

Liam

Fracture · 03-09-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam

You can't always tell from a photo - especially not depth and movement. I think they're probably both nice. I'll bet they've both got a lot of movement in the top.

Liam

I prefer the first one, the deeper color and tighter grain. I bet it shimmers.
Just thought you guys would want to see 'em.

calvin1 · 03-09-2011, 06:19 PM

i love both of them great looking guitars

Les Zombie · 03-09-2011, 06:31 PM

both look great.

planks · 03-09-2011, 08:28 PM

That Bourbon Burst looks really great.

jamman · 03-09-2011, 09:26 PM

I think both of them look great. I have a RustBurst with a tighter flame like the first pic you posted and it's a beauty. So is the one you posted. Right now, I'd go for the 2nd one as i'm into that kind of figure more right now. Imo, sweet guitars anyway you look at them. Please pm me about the 2nd guitar as I might be interested. thanks.

Jendrix · 03-10-2011, 12:33 PM

Personally i like the 1st one. You mind telling me whose the seller? pm me? Would appreciate it!

Chondropython · 03-10-2011, 04:19 PM

I like the second one.

What the deal with dealers not being able to post inventory? I've never heard this... what is the logic behind that. Wildwood Guitars has their inventory posted...

03-09-2011, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fracture Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Midwest, near the ocean Posts: 6,578 Thanks: 298 Thanked 131 Times in 55 Posts	Some Tasty R9's I received an e-mail from a local dealer who said that he was in possesion of 3 new R9's. Two of them in Bourbonburst/Gloss. Gibson has that rule that dealers can't post pics of their inventory. I mailed back and requested some pics. These are just too pretty to not be shared. Remember these are not my guitars, nor am I buying them. See the remaining Bourbon Burst pictures by Fracture725 - Photobucket __________________ It was desided that I would do my best with the cracks, and she would get a refinish. TKOjams

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jamman Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: So. Fla. Posts: 3,344 Thanks: 142 Thanked 149 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Some Tasty R9's I think both of them look great. I have a RustBurst with a tighter flame like the first pic you posted and it's a beauty. So is the one you posted. Right now, I'd go for the 2nd one as i'm into that kind of figure more right now. Imo, sweet guitars anyway you look at them. Please pm me about the 2nd guitar as I might be interested. thanks.

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Jendrix Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 154 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Some Tasty R9's Personally i like the 1st one. You mind telling me whose the seller? pm me? Would appreciate it!

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Chondropython Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 570 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Some Tasty R9's I like the second one. What the deal with dealers not being able to post inventory? I've never heard this... what is the logic behind that. Wildwood Guitars has their inventory posted...

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