Gibson Guitars: Years that had mediocre wood

[CV355]

If you were looking for a total custom shop guitar, who would you have build it?
Next time Im at a guitar store, Ill have to look for one.

Total custom shop? Mayones. Hands down.

I absolutely love my Mayones.

 

[Revvv]

The number of luthiers building boutique guitars is staggering. There are some mind blowing works of art out there if you are willing to pay the price.

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[RedVenom48]

@CV355 @Revvv

Any recs for luthiers that can modify a prebuilt guitar?

 

[Revvv]

@CV355 @Revvv

Any recs for luthiers that can modify a prebuilt guitar?

What kind of guitar, and where are you located. Also, what would you like done?

I generally do all of my own work, but I know a few guys around that do it for a living.

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[STAMPEDE3]

@CV355 @Revvv

Any recs for luthiers that can modify a prebuilt guitar?

Jeff Richard, the only person who touches any of my stuff now. He also builds from scratch. You can see some of his work on his FB page also.

The Fret Shack - guitar and bass repair in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Fret Shack

 

[STAMPEDE3]

This is one of my 2 identical customs he built. (Purple burst and Brown burst)
The only thing I bought was the bodies. ESP ghost built the necks to Kamikaze specs. I have all the other specs.

 

[03cobra#694]

This is one of my 2 identical customs he built. (Purple burst and Brown burst)
The only thing I bought was the bodies. ESP ghost built the necks to Kamikaze specs. I have all the other specs.

You ever get to play those things anymore?

 

[CV355]

@CV355 @Revvv

Any recs for luthiers that can modify a prebuilt guitar?

Ohh, that's a good question and unfortunately I don't have a specific answer for you. I'd check to see if you have any local luthiers. Check with nearby music stores- more often than not, they're already using a luthier for repairs or complicated setups.

I used to work with a guy who was a luthier on the side and his craftsmanship was amazing. Always good to support the smaller local guys, especially since there's a higher level of quality since their entire business relies on word of mouth. Same with gunsmiths. Definitely do your research though- there are some bad seeds in the lot. Google "Vampiire Guitars" (yes, two i's, at least that's how DeVries used to spell it, maybe he was drunk though).

 

[STAMPEDE3]

You ever get to play those things anymore?

Not enough. These 2 will be going for sale soon. I want to fund something else.

 

[03cobra#694]

Not enough. These 2 will be going for sale soon. I want to fund something else.

Like what now, new mower? Lol
Today is the big B-Day. Lol

 

[STAMPEDE3]

Like what now, new mower? Lol
Today is the big B-Day. Lol

No, I bought 2 mowers this week. lol
2 things I want,
1. One of the 85 Gibson Neal Schon Signature Les Pauls.
2. A Yamaha Pacifica 1221M

And yea, Happy B day old man.

 

[03cobra#694]

No, I bought 2 mowers this week. lol
2 things I want,
1. One of the 85 Gibson Neal Schon Signature Les Pauls.
2. A Yamaha Pacifica 1221M

And yea, Happy B day old man.

Thanks, and I remember you mentioning that Les Paul.

 

[Revvv]

Happy Birthday Brad.

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