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Big Do replied to the thread Other than the headstock logo, why do Chibsons get so much hate?.I don’t see the point in a Chibson. Anyone thinking about it should buy an Epiphone. At least you have a chance of more or less getting... -
Big Do replied to the thread Heavy or light versus tone?.I used to think wood wasn’t that important, but I’m beginning to realise that it might be the biggest thing. Otherwise why would the...
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Big Do replied to the thread My first BURST to start 2021.Absolutely stunning colour. Looks like Cognac fading to a beautiful gold.
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I am the new custodian of the Conti burst that @eric ernest did a great job and it was awesome dealing with Eric. Such a great guy Its...
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That is an amazing top!!!
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I also have a 2016 Traditional.......its heavy and sounds. I really don’t know if there is correlation is between weight and tone...
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I agree play the guitar unplugged and see how long it rings out and a fatter neck = more tone.
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+1 on what Big Do and others have said about it has to sing acoustically. Weight seems to not be a reliable predictor/indicator of how a...
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Funny you mentioned Teles regarding this as back in the 80’s in AZ I had a stock ‘71 Tele (at first - was fortunate to get a 50’s bridge...
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Big Do replied to the thread Heavy or light versus tone?.Completely agree on the comments about listening to a guitar acoustically. If it doesn’t ring out and sing sweetly unplugged, it’s never...
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Most of the Norlin Les Pauls (Customs) I played from the ‘70s were close to or over 10 pounds and I never heard complaints nor did I...
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Big Do replied to the thread Heavy or light versus tone?.Interesting comments and this lines up with what I expected. I have a weight relieved Les Paul that sounds very bright and resonant...
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In my experience there is actually very little correlation. I have owned a LOT of guitars over the years and worked on many more. I own...
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Big Do replied to the thread help buying my old man first les paul r9 vs standard?.Depends how much you want to spend. In some ways the Classic actually might fit the bill? It’s plain top, zebra pickups and all the...
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Just bought a 2016 Traditional with Zebra pickups. Incredibly heavy; almost 11 lbs. Huge tone and sustain with lots of bottom end. Got...
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