Gibson Custom AlNiCo

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Re: Gibson Custom AlNiCo

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*UNIQUE* wrote:I've been keeping this secret...'73 Custom. It's a monster. Thanks Mister B!!!!

Honky RnR bridge tone, smooth yet aggressive neck tone. Comfy neck. Heavy-ish (all mahogany - no maple top).

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Re: Gibson Custom AlNiCo

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Will do.. :D

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Stunning guitar.
Can you give us a tour of the rest of the collection? Did you post it in the past?
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Re: Gibson Custom AlNiCo

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Now that's a proper LP Custom..........
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Re: Gibson Custom AlNiCo

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So Grant, do you reckon there's any truth to the rumors that these reissues were made from NOS 50's parts?

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I don't think so. The burden of proof is on those who say they were made from old parts...especially when the top carve is 70s and the neck construction is different from 50's. Maybe the pickups are, but I'm no expert on the AlNiCo staples. They certainly are/were Gibsons first proper re issue guitar though, and they did an amazing job. This guitar delivers legit vintage Gibson feel and tone.
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