NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
Congrats. I agree with Jim; it's nice to just enjoy a guitar without worrying about a few knocks.
What fret size is that? They look medium jumboish, compared to the fretless wonder they usually come with.
That's one to cherish and enjoy for many years.
What fret size is that? They look medium jumboish, compared to the fretless wonder they usually come with.
That's one to cherish and enjoy for many years.
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
Neck is what I'd consider middle of the road for a chunky Gibson neck. Bigger than modern "50s" style neck. But the fretwork, aging and set-up was absolutely spot on. It felt like an old neck that had been played heavily. Lack of fretwear was the only real giveaway.
Pickups were lower output than I was expecting. Heights looked ok, so don't think it was just them being set too low. Snappy, sparkly side of P-90s, rather than that vocal, mid-heavy roar that the higher-output ones have. Suited a softer touch. Not a hard rock machine. Loved the 6g6b Bassman, really seemed to sit well with its voicing. 1974x was its usual raucous self and did the British blues thing perfectly. Tremolux was a little too sparkly for the pickups. Handled a boost pedal really well. Don't think an overdrive was used in anger all night.
Pickups were lower output than I was expecting. Heights looked ok, so don't think it was just them being set too low. Snappy, sparkly side of P-90s, rather than that vocal, mid-heavy roar that the higher-output ones have. Suited a softer touch. Not a hard rock machine. Loved the 6g6b Bassman, really seemed to sit well with its voicing. 1974x was its usual raucous self and did the British blues thing perfectly. Tremolux was a little too sparkly for the pickups. Handled a boost pedal really well. Don't think an overdrive was used in anger all night.
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
Yep agreerobthemac wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:44 am Neck is what I'd consider middle of the road for a chunky Gibson neck. Bigger than modern "50s" style neck. But the fretwork, aging and set-up was absolutely spot on. It felt like an old neck that had been played heavily. Lack of fretwear was the only real giveaway.
Pickups were lower output than I was expecting. Heights looked ok, so don't think it was just them being set too low. Snappy, sparkly side of P-90s, rather than that vocal, mid-heavy roar that the higher-output ones have. Suited a softer touch. Not a hard rock machine. Loved the 6g6b Bassman, really seemed to sit well with its voicing. 1974x was its usual raucous self and did the British blues thing perfectly. Tremolux was a little too sparkly for the pickups. Handled a boost pedal really well. Don't think an overdrive was used in anger all night.
Being able to sit and listen to someone else play was quite useful. To me the r6 has a smooth bell like tone. For what it’s worth it seemed to do good things for your playing
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
Yeah I managed to hit both A and A minStrummersOfThunder wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:52 amYep agreerobthemac wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:44 am Neck is what I'd consider middle of the road for a chunky Gibson neck. Bigger than modern "50s" style neck. But the fretwork, aging and set-up was absolutely spot on. It felt like an old neck that had been played heavily. Lack of fretwear was the only real giveaway.
Pickups were lower output than I was expecting. Heights looked ok, so don't think it was just them being set too low. Snappy, sparkly side of P-90s, rather than that vocal, mid-heavy roar that the higher-output ones have. Suited a softer touch. Not a hard rock machine. Loved the 6g6b Bassman, really seemed to sit well with its voicing. 1974x was its usual raucous self and did the British blues thing perfectly. Tremolux was a little too sparkly for the pickups. Handled a boost pedal really well. Don't think an overdrive was used in anger all night.
Being able to sit and listen to someone else play was quite useful. To me the r6 has a smooth bell like tone. For what it’s worth it seemed to do good things for your playing
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
They come up pretty regularly on TradeMe.StrummersOfThunder wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:19 amYeh but for total freedom of use they need to produce one with a pre snapped headstockMiniForklift wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:15 am Congrats! Had been watching that one for a while. The one thing I like with relics is the non-need to be precious with them, probably not going to be an “oh shit” moment when it gets its first knock or ding
Oh and thanks for the reminder I need to get a Goldtop back in my stable. Enjoy
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
Really?
How did you do that?
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
As a poor man's version (and something entirely more suited to Slowy), I anguished over this. My dilemma is I'm no longer in a band so I don't play much electric. But give me a blank sheet of paper and this is pretty much exactly what I would have drawn.
I have no doubt I will hate myself for letting it go, but hey, get in line.
I have no doubt I will hate myself for letting it go, but hey, get in line.
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
Thinking of doing a demo of this
Any tips on how best to structure the video ?
Any tips on how best to structure the video ?
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
I keep looking at that too, its so nice.Slowy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:31 pm As a poor man's version (and something entirely more suited to Slowy), I anguished over this. My dilemma is I'm no longer in a band so I don't play much electric. But give me a blank sheet of paper and this is pretty much exactly what I would have drawn.
I have no doubt I will hate myself for letting it go, but hey, get in line.
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
My thoughts…StrummersOfThunder wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:52 am Thinking of doing a demo of this
Any tips on how best to structure the video ?
Four stages of gain…clean, slight hair, overdriven, distorted
Barre chords, open chords, leady type twiddles, a small looped original piece with some overlay.
No effects other than say a touch of verb.
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
Constantly work the volume control with your little finger to look ultra cool too!
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
I have huge gas for this one also. But absolutely no need, and also no cash. Please buy itSlowy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:31 pm As a poor man's version (and something entirely more suited to Slowy), I anguished over this. My dilemma is I'm no longer in a band so I don't play much electric. But give me a blank sheet of paper and this is pretty much exactly what I would have drawn.
I have no doubt I will hate myself for letting it go, but hey, get in line.
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
I thought the protection order prohibited you from fingering A minor!robthemac wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:35 amYeah I managed to hit both A and A minStrummersOfThunder wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:52 amYep agreerobthemac wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:44 am Neck is what I'd consider middle of the road for a chunky Gibson neck. Bigger than modern "50s" style neck. But the fretwork, aging and set-up was absolutely spot on. It felt like an old neck that had been played heavily. Lack of fretwear was the only real giveaway.
Pickups were lower output than I was expecting. Heights looked ok, so don't think it was just them being set too low. Snappy, sparkly side of P-90s, rather than that vocal, mid-heavy roar that the higher-output ones have. Suited a softer touch. Not a hard rock machine. Loved the 6g6b Bassman, really seemed to sit well with its voicing. 1974x was its usual raucous self and did the British blues thing perfectly. Tremolux was a little too sparkly for the pickups. Handled a boost pedal really well. Don't think an overdrive was used in anger all night.
Being able to sit and listen to someone else play was quite useful. To me the r6 has a smooth bell like tone. For what it’s worth it seemed to do good things for your playing
Slowy wrote: That's the problem; everything rewarding is just such hard work. Regret takes much less effort.
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Re: NGD: Gibson CS R6 Goldtop heavy aged
Too late. It was languishing below $2k for a long time which was ridiculous. I allowed myself $2.6 but it had a late rally and sold closer to a reasonable price.olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:06 amI have huge gas for this one also. But absolutely no need, and also no cash. Please buy itSlowy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:31 pm As a poor man's version (and something entirely more suited to Slowy), I anguished over this. My dilemma is I'm no longer in a band so I don't play much electric. But give me a blank sheet of paper and this is pretty much exactly what I would have drawn.
I have no doubt I will hate myself for letting it go, but hey, get in line.
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