G0

fudd · 07-29-2008, 08:30 AM

Just want ya'lls opinions. How do you think a G0 VOS Plain Top is looked upon. It's a great player and no issues and has R0 stamped in the control cavity. I just wondered if since they had a G0 serial number if they were looked at as 2nd rate.

Just curious..........too much time on my hands

.

Fudd

***b-squared*** · 07-29-2008, 08:35 AM

G0's are great guitars as well, not looked down on at all, as far as I know.

Any pics?

BB

fudd · 07-29-2008, 09:05 AM

Here's a couple......man I love this guitar. Plays like a dream.

Fudd

***b-squared*** · 07-29-2008, 09:36 AM

I'd take it in a heartbeat.

BB

dwagar · 07-29-2008, 10:01 AM

I don't think anyone 'looks down' on a G0, if you like the thin neck they are a best buy.

I think you get that impression though when guys call them R0s, which you see sometimes. IMO the G0 is to the R0 as the R8 is to the R9, plain top, less expensive.

The other thing about the G0 is that it is not officially part of the historic line, but that's only because it is exclusive to Guitar Center, nothing to do with the guitar spec.

fudd · 07-29-2008, 12:54 PM

I'm not disputing any of that, but I don't understand how it can't be a "true historic" when Gibson puts R0 in the control cavity

. Also the fact that it comes from the Custom Shop. Just a plain top in Lemon Burst which is what I wanted.

It's just confusing to me, Gibson Historic model classification is a new experience to me. I'm used to Martin numbering, not that I always understand that

. Thanks for all of your input.

Fudd

diceman · 07-29-2008, 12:59 PM

Great looking guitar! Its right there "on par" with my R8 - I don't think that anyone would say anything different.

fudd · 07-29-2008, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys....I appreciate it. You all have such GREAT lookin Pauls.

Fudd

dwagar · 07-29-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fudd

I'm not disputing any of that, but I don't understand how it can't be a "true historic" when Gibson puts R0 in the control cavity

. Also the fact that it comes from the Custom Shop. Just a plain top in Lemon Burst which is what I wanted.

It's just confusing to me, Gibson Historic model classification is a new experience to me. I'm used to Martin numbering, not that I always understand that

. Thanks for all of your input.

Fudd

AFAIK the ONLY reason is that you can't order one from another Gibson dealer. The exclusivity is what keeps it out of the normal line. Other than that, it has every feature of an Historic.

69GTLP · 07-29-2008, 01:31 PM

To this day I regret selling my G0, the one in my avatar.
Great guitars

Liam · 07-29-2008, 03:12 PM

Played one a couple of months back and thought it was lovely. Looked down on? No way!

geochem1st · 07-29-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fudd

Just want ya'lls opinions. How do you think a G0 VOS Plain Top is looked upon. It's a great player and no issues and has R0 stamped in the control cavity. I just wondered if since they had a G0 serial number if they were looked at as 2nd rate.

Just curious..........too much time on my hands

.

Fudd

The R0 in the control cavity is because, with the G0 they use the same body blank 'R0', as the 60 reissue. I've got one and am thrilled to death with it. I like a nice plain top over most of the flames I've seen anyway. Sometimes the flame tops are just way over the top.

There is NOTHING inferior with this guitar. Pick it up!

johnny_walker · 07-29-2008, 05:16 PM

i think that's a question that will be best answered in 10 years or so - will they hold their value against the flametop R9s and R0s?

as far as playability, i love my G0. i got it to use as a stage guitar so i wouldn't have to gig with my R9 and it's every bit as good (or better) than many R8s, R9s, and R0s that i've played.

The G0's a great value and pretty much the exact same guitar as an R0. it makes you wonder if flamed maple is really worth $2500 more than a good slab of plain maple and, if not, how overpriced are these guitars to begin with?

Hemply · 07-29-2008, 06:30 PM

fudd-

I'm curious why you get the impression that the G0 is 2nd rate?

According to Gibson the G0 has the same Historical specs as the R0 except for the 60's style neck and the tops. Oh and the serial numbering sequence is different only because it is exclusive to GC.

Personally I LOVE my G0 and am damned proud to have one in my collection!

If anything you should consider it even more unique than the R0 as it basically is a CUSTOM made R0 with the changes I listed above!

Rock On!

mrpesca · 07-29-2008, 10:11 PM

I look down on my G0 all the time, with a s%#t eating grin on my face.

enjoikevin · 07-29-2008, 11:02 PM

I love mine! I got it less than a month ago and I couldn't be happier. I dont even play my LP Classic anymore. I just swapped out the knobs and added pointer washers!

Hemply · 07-29-2008, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrpesca

I look down on my G0 all the time, with a s%#t eating grin on my face.

Sweet!!

diceman · 07-29-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoikevin

I love mine! I got it less than a month ago and I couldn't be happier. I dont even play my LP Classic anymore. I just swapped out the knobs and added pointer washers!

Great lookin' top on that one - lots of figure. Looks a lot like my R8!

Hemply · 07-29-2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoikevin

I love mine! I got it less than a month ago and I couldn't be happier. I dont even play my LP Classic anymore. I just swapped out the knobs and added pointer washers!

Been considering adding the Indicators to mine as well. Seeing yours I like the idea even more! I see you swapped out your knobs too!

Nice Tabacco burst there, the VOS looks good!

enjoikevin · 07-29-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemply

Been considering adding the Indicators to mine as well. Seeing yours I like the idea even more! I see you swapped out your knobs too!

Nice Tabacco burst there, the VOS looks good!

Thanks man! Im really happy with how it turned out. Gives it that vintage feel for sure.

arcanis494 · 07-29-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoikevin

Hemply · 07-29-2008, 11:46 PM

Think I'll take my PG off and get some nice outdoor shots of mine this weekend weather permitting.

My 68 RI LPC has been getting all of my attention since last weekend, the greedy beeatch!

Time to share the love, maybe bring all the ladies outside for a group shot?

Did you order you indicators online or pick them up at a local joint?

enjoikevin · 07-29-2008, 11:54 PM

I ordered them at Guitar parts, bass parts, guitar amplifier parts, ALLPARTS I had a hell of a time finding some. The guys at GC told me to goto a hardware store. Ha...go figure.

Hemply · 07-30-2008, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoikevin

I ordered them at Guitar parts, bass parts, guitar amplifier parts, ALLPARTS I had a hell of a time finding some. The guys at GC told me to goto a hardware store. Ha...go figure.

Thanks!

Just ordered a set!

fudd · 07-30-2008, 07:49 AM

Wow those are some awesome Les Pauls

. The more I see the plain top the more I like it.

Hemply it just seems like some people consider them less than an R0, I suppose because of the Guitar Center tag. I've seen references to people buying them for a beater guitar

.

I love mine and it's the best Paul I've played. Solid, heavy, and plays like butter. I really like the neck and the intonation is dead on. Setup is amazing and feels like it was setup just for me.

At any rate I couldn't be happier with mine

.

Fudd

Fader · 07-30-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrpesca

I look down on my G0 all the time, with a s%#t eating grin on my face.

LOL

Fader · 07-30-2008, 09:09 AM

G0's are awesome. Even before I knew what they were, it was the "one" I wanted. I hear all the GC bashing but about 2 years ago I walked into the local GC where I live and saw one hanging on the wall. I wasn't able to get one then and opted for a Std Faded 50's neck (great guitar as well). I recently came across an 04 and snagged it. It wasn't getting away this time. There is something about the lemon burst and plain top that just does it for me. Don't get me wrong, I love them all, flames, ebony, white, and especially GT's, but the G0 is it IMHO.

dwagar · 07-30-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fudd

Hemply it just seems like some people consider them less than an R0

sure, usually by a couple thousand dollars or so.

It's not an R0, it's a G0. Don't consider it something it's not. Be proud of what it is. As I said above, this is like saying some people consider an R8 to be less than an R9. It is, by a couple thousand dollars or so.

fretnot · 07-30-2008, 10:43 AM

I almost bought a G0 from GC a while back...it was a really nice guitar, and the next wasn't too small which is my problem with 60's necks. They made me a nice deal, and then when I was at the counter ready to pay, told me that it didn't come with a case or COA...I walked.

Fader · 07-30-2008, 10:54 AM

Thats a sad story. What store would sell this kind of guitar and not have a case and all the candy that it should come with? Thats why they get such a bad rap. Unless the cost was extremely low, then I could understand.

About G0's being called R0's, I agree with dwagar. As Abe Lincoln put it: "How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg.

07-29-2008, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
fudd Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	G0 Just want ya'lls opinions. How do you think a G0 VOS Plain Top is looked upon. It's a great player and no issues and has R0 stamped in the control cavity. I just wondered if since they had a G0 serial number if they were looked at as 2nd rate. Just curious..........too much time on my hands . Fudd

07-29-2008, 08:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
*b-squared* MLP Pacific NW! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northwest WA Posts: 20,531 Thanks: 626 Thanked 701 Times in 100 Posts	Re: G0 G0's are great guitars as well, not looked down on at all, as far as I know. Any pics? BB __________________ Life's too short to deal with bad tone!

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*b-squared* MLP Pacific NW! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northwest WA Posts: 20,531 Thanks: 626 Thanked 701 Times in 100 Posts	Re: G0 I'd take it in a heartbeat. BB __________________ Life's too short to deal with bad tone!

07-29-2008, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
fudd Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G0 I'm not disputing any of that, but I don't understand how it can't be a "true historic" when Gibson puts R0 in the control cavity . Also the fact that it comes from the Custom Shop. Just a plain top in Lemon Burst which is what I wanted. It's just confusing to me, Gibson Historic model classification is a new experience to me. I'm used to Martin numbering, not that I always understand that . Thanks for all of your input. Fudd

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: G0 Great looking guitar! Its right there "on par" with my R8 - I don't think that anyone would say anything different.

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07-29-2008, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
fudd Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G0 Thanks for the compliments guys....I appreciate it. You all have such GREAT lookin Pauls. Fudd

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69GTLP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MPLS MN Posts: 441 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: G0 To this day I regret selling my G0, the one in my avatar. Great guitars __________________ Chris Tom Petty Junkie

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Liam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Posts: 5,182 Thanks: 87 Thanked 104 Times in 23 Posts	Re: G0 Played one a couple of months back and thought it was lovely. Looked down on? No way!

07-29-2008, 05:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
johnny_walker Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: G0 i think that's a question that will be best answered in 10 years or so - will they hold their value against the flametop R9s and R0s? as far as playability, i love my G0. i got it to use as a stage guitar so i wouldn't have to gig with my R9 and it's every bit as good (or better) than many R8s, R9s, and R0s that i've played. The G0's a great value and pretty much the exact same guitar as an R0. it makes you wonder if flamed maple is really worth $2500 more than a good slab of plain maple and, if not, how overpriced are these guitars to begin with?

07-29-2008, 06:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hemply Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,618 Thanks: 11 Thanked 169 Times in 43 Posts	Re: G0 fudd- I'm curious why you get the impression that the G0 is 2nd rate? According to Gibson the G0 has the same Historical specs as the R0 except for the 60's style neck and the tops. Oh and the serial numbering sequence is different only because it is exclusive to GC. Personally I LOVE my G0 and am damned proud to have one in my collection! If anything you should consider it even more unique than the R0 as it basically is a CUSTOM made R0 with the changes I listed above! Rock On!

07-29-2008, 10:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
mrpesca Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Americas Finest City Posts: 5,635 Thanks: 20 Thanked 186 Times in 40 Posts	Re: G0 I look down on my G0 all the time, with a s%#t eating grin on my face.

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enjoikevin Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G0 I love mine! I got it less than a month ago and I couldn't be happier. I dont even play my LP Classic anymore. I just swapped out the knobs and added pointer washers!

07-29-2008, 11:46 PM	#22 (permalink)
Hemply Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,618 Thanks: 11 Thanked 169 Times in 43 Posts	Re: G0 Think I'll take my PG off and get some nice outdoor shots of mine this weekend weather permitting. My 68 RI LPC has been getting all of my attention since last weekend, the greedy beeatch! Time to share the love, maybe bring all the ladies outside for a group shot? Did you order you indicators online or pick them up at a local joint?

07-29-2008, 11:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
enjoikevin Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G0 I ordered them at Guitar parts, bass parts, guitar amplifier parts, ALLPARTS I had a hell of a time finding some. The guys at GC told me to goto a hardware store. Ha...go figure.

07-30-2008, 07:49 AM	#25 (permalink)
fudd Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G0 Wow those are some awesome Les Pauls . The more I see the plain top the more I like it. Hemply it just seems like some people consider them less than an R0, I suppose because of the Guitar Center tag. I've seen references to people buying them for a beater guitar . I love mine and it's the best Paul I've played. Solid, heavy, and plays like butter. I really like the neck and the intonation is dead on. Setup is amazing and feels like it was setup just for me. At any rate I couldn't be happier with mine . Fudd

07-30-2008, 09:09 AM	#27 (permalink)
Fader Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: G0 G0's are awesome. Even before I knew what they were, it was the "one" I wanted. I hear all the GC bashing but about 2 years ago I walked into the local GC where I live and saw one hanging on the wall. I wasn't able to get one then and opted for a Std Faded 50's neck (great guitar as well). I recently came across an 04 and snagged it. It wasn't getting away this time. There is something about the lemon burst and plain top that just does it for me. Don't get me wrong, I love them all, flames, ebony, white, and especially GT's, but the G0 is it IMHO. __________________ Les Paul + Tube Amp + Pedals + Beer = Good Time sidewinderdayton.com It's not a hobby, it's a way of life.

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fretnot Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,199 Thanks: 5 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts	Re: G0 I almost bought a G0 from GC a while back...it was a really nice guitar, and the next wasn't too small which is my problem with 60's necks. They made me a nice deal, and then when I was at the counter ready to pay, told me that it didn't come with a case or COA...I walked.

07-30-2008, 10:54 AM	#30 (permalink)
Fader Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: G0 Thats a sad story. What store would sell this kind of guitar and not have a case and all the candy that it should come with? Thats why they get such a bad rap. Unless the cost was extremely low, then I could understand. About G0's being called R0's, I agree with dwagar. As Abe Lincoln put it: "How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg. __________________ Les Paul + Tube Amp + Pedals + Beer = Good Time sidewinderdayton.com It's not a hobby, it's a way of life.

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