New Gibson 1958 Goldtop Murphy Aged model...

mmcquain · 08-02-2008, 04:44 PM

The GC limited run of 58 Goldtop Murphy's are in the latest mailer (page G07) and all selling for $5500. These look pretty cool. Anybody tried one or know anything about 'em?

FennRx · 08-02-2008, 04:50 PM

just what i saw in the GC mailing.

i may be in the minority on this one, but who cares? doesnt seem worth an extra 2500 bucks.

diceman · 08-02-2008, 04:52 PM

I'm not much in to Murphy, but is there a link to an online ad? I don't receive the catalog...

RCCola · 08-02-2008, 05:46 PM

They have one at my local GC. Doesn't look aged from 8 ft away (it's hanging high up).

LPCollector · 08-02-2008, 05:53 PM

I like 'em Mikey!

I haven't seen one in real life before....but I will.

I think Gold Tops might be my favorite aged guitar.

BurstintoFlames · 08-02-2008, 06:22 PM

Im not a big fan of Murpheys. To much $$ for something I could get free! . I wanna put some real aging on my R9 when I get it. Dont know when thats gonna be though. Whever I get the cash.

Anyways, Im young, so I have plenty of time for natural aging. (Knock on wood)

But whats so special about a '58 GT. Its just a '57, with a different year of production.

And BTW, werent there more GT's made in '58 than bursts? Gibson says the opposite.

BurstintoFlames · 08-02-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LPCollector

I like 'em Mikey!

I haven't seen one in real life before....but I will.

I think Gold Tops might be my favorite aged guitar.

I agree with you there, if I wanted an aged guitar, it would be a Gold Top.

I dont know why, they just look awesome naturally aged.

jkinnison90 · 08-02-2008, 08:50 PM

How do you get one of their catalogs?

mmcquain · 08-04-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jkinnison90

How do you get one of their catalogs?

I think you can sign up on the GuitarCenter.com website or when you make a purchase in a store and they ask for your email address.

Big John · 08-04-2008, 11:04 AM

I think it'd be interesting to see how this Murphy goldtop compares with a HM A-Package goldtop. Dave's getting close to finishing up some more goldtops, and everyone of his that I've seen in person are just devastating.

Mike60 · 08-04-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

I think it'd be interesting to see how this Murphy goldtop compares with a HM A-Package goldtop. Dave's getting close to finishing up some more goldtops, and everyone of his that I've seen in person are just devastating.

...I'm thinking the HM-A will totally devastate it...

dwagar · 08-04-2008, 11:38 AM

for the price, no question, get a nice used R8, shoot it to HM for the full deal aged goldtop, you'll come out cheaper and way, way further ahead.

buyusfear · 08-04-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Big John

I think it'd be interesting to see how this Murphy goldtop compares with a HM A-Package goldtop. Dave's getting close to finishing up some more goldtops, and everyone of his that I've seen in person are just devastating.

Currently, I don't think a Murphy holds a candle to Dave's work.

But thats apples to oranges. How many guitars does Murphy do, compared to Dave? And what are the parameters Murphy has to work with; Finish, components, time, all contribute to how "off" his aged guitars are compared to those produced by Dave.

Not only that, but how anal is Tom about hitting the nail on the head? From the looks of it, that's something Dave takes quite seriously.

If Murphy was running the same show as Dave, we might see some simialar end results, but thats not the case. And as it stands, Dave's work is at completely different level.

If one can't discern the difference between a Murphy and Johnson finish, then they need to educate themselves more before dropping the coin.

I hate to use analogies, but its like a good scotch;
A scotch drinker can appreciate a good single malt, and can tell you if he/she dislikes or prefers a somewhat smooth and very rich scotch, or one without much peat or smoke, or vice-versa. And on the same token can appreciate the heafty price tag that comes with it.

A non-drinker takes a sip and either likes it or hates it, but can't understand why you'd pay so much for it.

Now take an in the middle novice, let him/her sample both, a cheap bottle and a good 18 year old. They don't have to be a pro to tell you wich one is better....

But try and explain that to them without first having let them sip from each....

RCCola · 08-04-2008, 12:12 PM

I agree Dave does some nice work. I think Murphy did a good job on the Dickey Betts ultra aged guitars.

Big John · 08-04-2008, 03:35 PM

Some of Dave's previous work....

The stuff he's doing now is as good or better.

Mike60 · 08-04-2008, 03:56 PM

...I'll get to experience the DJ Gold top work soon...he has my '69 at the moment.

Big John · 08-04-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike60

...I'll get to experience the DJ Gold top work soon...he has my '69 at the moment.

He told he me last week that he was getting pretty close to finishing a late 60's GT. Cool, mang.

I need to run up there this week and check on the status of my re-fin; maybe shove a beer down his neck.

RCCola · 08-04-2008, 04:37 PM

Nice, DJ definitely has the color down, unlike newer Goldtops...and the Dickey Betts pic I just posted.

And that checking is superb

MWR · 08-04-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

Some of Dave's previous work....

The stuff he's doing now is as good or better.

Dave's goldtop stuff is the best!

Texas07R8 · 08-04-2008, 08:01 PM

The ads is incorrect in stating the goldtop 58's are rarer than the burst 58. The gold tops were the majority of the production in 58, flametop 58's are even rarer.

BOBBO · 08-04-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike60

...I'm thinking the HM-A will totally devastate it...

Yeah ... what he said !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike60 · 08-04-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

He told he me last week that he was getting pretty close to finishing a late 60's GT. Cool, mang.

I need to run up there this week and check on the status of my re-fin; maybe shove a beer down his neck.

Big John...I highly doubt that one is mine...he just got mine a week ago and we still have to go over some of the details as to what's going to be done other than a proper refin.

LPCollector · 08-04-2008, 09:09 PM

Where is Dave located?
Seattle?

Mike60 · 08-04-2008, 09:11 PM

Olympia

LPCollector · 08-04-2008, 09:19 PM

Well now, a guitar wouldn't have to travel too far from my house to find him.............

I have been gassing for a Rossington........maybe a GT or Burst to HM instead.......

Wolf Child · 08-04-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPCollector

Where is Dave located?
Seattle?

Gonna age "the Diva"?

LPCollector · 08-04-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf Child

Gonna age "the Diva"?

I think I would get a collective ass kickin' from the forum members.........

I'll just buy a GT or R9 and send it for a Package A

Big John · 08-04-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike60

Big John...I highly doubt that one is mine...he just got mine a week ago and we still have to go over some of the details as to what's going to be done other than a proper refin.

Hmm

might be somebody else's then.

Guido · 08-05-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPCollector

I think I would get a collective ass kickin' from the forum members.........

I'll just buy a GT or R9 and send it for a Package A

Pogue Mahone · 08-06-2008, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

Some of Dave's previous work....

The stuff he's doing now is as good or better.

No two ways around it, that wraptail is the cats a$$!

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