Gibson Les Paul Guitar and Jazz? Beginning Jazz Cord Progressions?
Question: 1. I recently purchased a Gibson Les Paul Studio electric guitar. Is it suitable for playing jazz? I have an inexpensive Peavey KB60 amp and a POD Line 6 special effects box and just play a...
How Can I tell a $50 Used Guitar from a $200?
Question: It is normally according to the guality of the guitar. Is it a high tech guitar like: Yamaha, Fender, Gibson or Martin? or is it another kind of guitar? If it is one of the latter, I wouldn...
water on old gibson messing up finish, damn
Question: I just bought a 68 gibson ES 335 in good condition for the sound really, but it looks good too..sunburst ...and wanted to clean up the top a bit first I used a bit of martins guitar polish ...
Gibson Custom Shop
Question: I was searching on Gibson's web page, and I got interested in their Custom Shop division. I was just wondering if anyone here has had a custom guitar built by Gibson's Custom Shop. If so...
Please leave me any and all info on the gibson thunderbird IV bass?
Question: Please leave me any and all info on the gibson thunderbird IV bass. The more specific the better. Is it worth its price? What are its pros and cons? And how about its sound? Answer: Ah...
Wanting to buy an electric guitar
...link to a les paul guitar for sale, for around $400. The difference? It says 'epiphone' instead of 'gibson.' Well... That's the only difference I can see from an online picture of the guitar... What a...
Wanting to buy an electric guitar
...link to a les paul guitar for sale, for around $400. The difference? It says 'epiphone' instead of 'gibson.' Well... That's the only difference I can see from an online picture of the guitar... What a...
guitar pickups
...e a breakdown of the characteristics of his pickups.. since some of these are modeled after classic gibson pickups, you get an idea of what each is like in comparison to each other, as well as classic...
Guitar Collectors
Question: I have some questions for guitar collectors So do u all only collect well-known guitars like Gibson Les Pauls, Fender Stratocasters? Or is it ok to collect those cheapo guitar as well? I wa...
DIY guitar repairs?
...ustic that got damaged years ago when it was dropped on the floor . It fell arse first (i.e. on the strap button at the body end) and was cracked near there. A couple of the supporting struts inside t...
I was wondering whether anyone here is familiar with Austin guitars?
Question: But I want something I can play before I buy. Answer: I've heard of the Austin brand, but I don't know why.
Had anyone out there shipping totals for left handed gibson sg's through 60s and 70s?
Question: Hi there I was wondering if anyone out there had shipping totals for left handed gibson sg's through 60s and 70s. I've just got a mint 72 and was wondering how many others there were like i...
Does anyone know where I can rent piano movers ?
...s. One under each end should be adequate; use a pad over the top and front with a ratchet tiedown strap going over it, under the dolly, and hooking together in the back. Cinch the straps tight to h...
Epiphone serial numbers
Question: I've been thinking about getting an Epiphone Dot, but I've been warned about ones made at Samick's factory. So, if someone knows, how can I get this information from the serial number? It i...
Need recommendations for airline-resistant guitar cases
Question: I've recently bought a Les Paul and am looking for a strong case for the guitar to use for airline travel. I've used a Mark Leaf case for over 25 years with my classical guitar and have bee...
Just curious... I'm looking to pick up my first electric guitar...What do you recommend in the $200ish price range... Also what's a fairly reasonable amp I should pick up along with it??
... guitar/amp combo I'd really recommend in that price range. There are starter packs of guitar/amp/strap/and a pick(!) for that price and less, but it's a classic example of you get what you pay for...
what's the L" stand for in L5?
Question: what's the L stand for in L5? Answer: Gibson used a number of letter prefixes for their stringed instruments. F for mandolins, H for mandolas, K for Mando-Cellos, TB for tenor banjos, etc...
Neck scale length contributions
Question: I was wondering if anyone could explain the differences that scale lengths provide in the overall feel of a guitar's neck? I was reading a review of a guitar that stated: but a little more ...
Epiphone Guitar
Question: I bought an Epiphone guitar in 1975 from a local dealer. I always thought I had a Gibson guitar but I was told by a expert recently that it is not. I have the warranty booklet, and it men...
FS: GIBSON ES 295 Custom Shop guitar made for and owned by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
Question: GIBSON ES 295 Custom Shop guitar made for and owned by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. This is a one of a kind guitar in excellent condition made approximatley 1997. Serial Number 91437007. Billy...