Afd vos

[DimeSizeDrop]

I'll prepare myself for the proverbial yawns from the senior members, but I bought a AFD VOS last week. I'm not a fan boy, but certainly appreciate the prowess of Slash's guitar playing. And in particular, the recorded tone he has been able to achieve.

I'm a Page fan all the way, but I will not buy a guitar I can't play. So Ebay is a nice place to justify price and nothing more for me. That being said, the chance to snag a great player is few and far between. I tried every R0, R8 and R9 in our local store. All beautiful instruments. But they lacked that physical connection. When I finally played the AFD, one thing was abundantly clear on this guitar. Sans amplifier, it was significantly louder than any other guitar I played. The sound seemed to resonate through the entire body of the guitar. And for me, the neck profile was way more comfortable. I am sure I'm not alone in being overwhelmed by the playibility and sound of a particular guitar... so that was it. I bought her right then and there!

For those who question a professional seup, do not skip this important step! Although my setup was included with the guitar (and the guitar was pleked), I would have gladly paid to receive the best action I have ever achived on a guitar. I will imagine this is in large part due to the hand build in the Gibson Custom Shop. But this guitar will have me neglecting the other 6 in my possesion for quite some time.

One other thing that struck me was the pickups and electronics. So much more responsive than what I am acustomed to. Loud and bright, but as you dial it down so many magic tones.

If you see one on the rack, don't skip by it because it's a signature guitar. You never know what tone may lay underneath!!!

 

[hidetox]

hmmm.... picts?

 

[Joeydego]

Pics. Or else.

 

[DimeSizeDrop]

Depending on the angle, you'll see different flame and wood grain. I quite like the VOS finish. I should also say I tried the only 4 USA versions of this guitar where I live. And none of them were as good as my 2006 Standard 50's neck.

The electronics between the VOS and USA are entirely different and so was the tone. And in my experience, so was the playbility.

 

[diceman]

Nice!

Note: Not all senior members are assholes.

 

[The Refugee]

One of my favorite sig guitars Gibson has put out, right up there with Mr. Marc Bolan's guitar.

Nice top on that one too, not too flamey.

 

[Eddie]

Not a big Slash fan, but I would own that guitar because it's beautiful (as long as it sounded good to me). Of course, I couldn't take one with the huge gaudy sigs on it.

 

[hidetox]

Looks beautiful! enjoy that guitar!

 

[diceman]

It is a dead ringer for the original...

 

[acstorfer]

Nice! SD's in there?

 

[DimeSizeDrop]

Thanks for the kind responses for a noobie on the MLP Forum! I had chance to review the Derrig/Max threads and all I can say is... WOW! This forum provides an amazing opportunity to learn.

My guitar is not "that" guitar. But it is as close as anyone else is willing to go. And like I said, you'll only know when you have one in your hands. Every guitar is unique. And with today’s shortage of quality wood, every one of these instruments is becoming a "historic" in its own right!

 

[DimeSizeDrop]

Nice! SD's in there?

Standard my friend! On every one of these guitars.

 

[04renostar]

Very Nice! I love it.
But wait!!! is that a fake? hmmm, too hard to tell from the pics. send it to me & I'll verify its authenticity for ya. if it's fake, don't worry, I dispose of it properly. Your welcome. LOL

 

[joedonner2001]

That is a very, very handsome guitar. Congrats. Who cares what the Slash-bashers say?

 

[speeddemon]

very nice

 

[kelv_w]

HND, I wished I got one too.
Heard that Gibson would be reissuing the AFD models again.

 

[allbusinessjoe]

HND, I wished I got one too.
Heard that Gibson would be reissuing the AFD models again.

I saw the footage where Slash said because so many people were not able to get an AFD, Gibson will, "be doing another version of the AFD."

I've been keeping an eye out for a USA AFD lately and haven't really seen many for sale. I think way too many of these are in cases under the bed. Anyway, it will be nice to see what Gibson will come up with for their next offering of the AFD.

 

[tattooed hands]

Congrats man, awesome guitar!!

 

[DimeSizeDrop]

I saw the footage where Slash said because so many people were not able to get an AFD, Gibson will, "be doing another version of the AFD."

I've been keeping an eye out for a USA AFD lately and haven't really seen many for sale. I think way too many of these are in cases under the bed. Anyway, it will be nice to see what Gibson will come up with for their next offering of the AFD.

The Gibson website shows the VOS and the Signed & Aged AFD's are "Out of Production. However, the USA Slash Appetite Les Paul still has a "Buy Now" button. Perhaps another run of the same guitar?

 

[allbusinessjoe]

The Gibson website shows the VOS and the Signed & Aged AFD's are "Out of Production. However, the USA Slash Appetite Les Paul still has a "Buy Now" button. Perhaps another run of the same guitar?

Nope. Gibson just runs their website similarly to how they run their company. If you click on the, "Buy Now" button it must lists all the Guitar Centers and other Gibson retailers in your area. The AFD has been sold out of its first run for at least a year now.

Did you notice that when you search Gibson's website for guitars and list the search option by "popularity" the first result is the Fireturd x? They are not being honest with the consumer.