Members genesis3 Posted December 7, 2012 Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 Just got the Gibson Midtown in cherry sunburst....I like everything about it except the narrow fretboard....great for wanking faux slide but just too narrow I think for my fingers to get around comfortably. The play is a bit on the stiff side too, though that could probably be adjusted out and a new set of D'Addarios too. Beautiful fit and finish (except the bridge P90 which is on the loose side)Here's a couple of rough LZ clips with it, in celebration of the Celebration Day DVD ...https://soundcloud.com/noizeystuff/in-my-time-of-dyinghttps://soundcloud.com/noizeystuff/nobodys-fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted December 7, 2012 Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 Nice. I have the same guitar. I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brandass Posted December 7, 2012 Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 Enjoyed the review, thanks! Clips didn't work for me, but it might be my computer, it's old and glitchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members genesis3 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 Originally Posted by PunkKitty Nice. I have the same guitar. I really like it. That's great...I think it's the best of the finish choices and it matches my LP....The tuners are cool...never seen any like this, the keys, buttons...whatever you call them look like Klusons but the rest of it has the sturdiness of typical Grovers, nice. I actually think I like the flat body as much as if it were arched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted December 7, 2012 Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 I have the Wine Red model and love it, can't say I agree with you about the neck, how comfortable it is was the first thing that got my attention when playing more for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Chen Posted December 7, 2012 Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 Your neck is narrow? Huh! I thought the Midtown neck was just a hair wide. The neck spec is 1.695 the same as the LP Standard which is actually wider than the 339... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members genesis3 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 Originally Posted by Will Chen Your neck is narrow? Huh! I thought the Midtown neck was just a hair wide. The neck spec is 1.695 the same as the LP Standard which is actually wider than the 339... ha, I forgot to mention....my Warmoth, which feels 100% perfect for my hands is 1 and 3/4 INCHES and the nut, and even tapers up from there. That's pretty massively wide, which means plenty of room between strings which I like better, so when I say tge Midtown is too narrow, I'm using that as comparison. Many players would probably like it just fine... Plus it doesn't taper as much up the neck, if at all, so it really feels cramped in comparison. I can adjust for it somewhat, but my preference now is the super wides. By comparison, it also is literally nearly effortless to fret and bend notes. The Midtown by comparison is stiff, though I think I can tweak the relief some on the truss rod to improve that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted December 7, 2012 Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 Congrats! I snagged the Custom version myself with the Burstbucker 1 & 2 humboogies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted December 7, 2012 Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 Originally Posted by GAS Man Congrats! I snagged the Custom version myself with the Burstbucker 1 & 2 humboogies. I wish I did. I really like the Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billythegoat Posted December 7, 2012 Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 These look so good! Gotta try one of these soon! HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Chen Posted December 7, 2012 Members Share Posted December 7, 2012 Originally Posted by genesis3 ha, I forgot to mention....my Warmoth, which feels 100% perfect for my hands is 1 and 3/4 INCHES and the nut, and even tapers up from there. That's pretty massively wide, which means plenty of room between strings which I like better, so when I say tge Midtown is too narrow, I'm using that as comparison. Many players would probably like it just fine... Plus it doesn't taper as much up the neck, if at all, so it really feels cramped in comparison. I can adjust for it somewhat, but my preference now is the super wides. By comparison, it also is literally nearly effortless to fret and bend notes. The Midtown by comparison is stiff, though I think I can tweak the relief some on the truss rod to improve that... Wow, so interesting how different experiences can result in different perception. For me, the Midtown feels slightly wide with a very slinky feel to it. The taper spec is 1.695 to 2.260 which should be wider neck than a Fender neck pocket would allow. In comparison to my American Standard Strat, the neck is thinner and wider...though not by leaps and bounds. I can fully understand the preference thing though. My main axe is an Epuphone ES-339 which is skinnier by comparison (1.68 at the nut), as such the Midtown feels wider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted December 8, 2012 Members Share Posted December 8, 2012 Originally Posted by PunkKitty I wish I did. I really like the Standard. Yeah, in hindsight, I would have LOVED a $999 Custom, but I'll do with the P90 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted December 8, 2012 Members Share Posted December 8, 2012 Originally Posted by Will Chen Wow, so interesting how different experiences can result in different perception. For me, the Midtown feels slightly wide with a very slinky feel to it. The taper spec is 1.695 to 2.260 which should be wider neck than a Fender neck pocket would allow. In comparison to my American Standard Strat, the neck is thinner and wider...though not by leaps and bounds. I can fully understand the preference thing though. My main axe is an Epuphone ES-339 which is skinnier by comparison (1.68 at the nut), as such the Midtown feels wider. Not to derail, but Will, do you still have all three Midtowns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted December 8, 2012 Members Share Posted December 8, 2012 Originally Posted by genesis3 Just got the Gibson Midtown in cherry sunburst....I like everything about it except the narrow fretboard....great for wanking faux slide but just too narrow I think for my fingers to get around comfortably. The play is a bit on the stiff side too, though that could probably be adjusted out and a new set of D'Addarios too. Beautiful fit and finish (except the bridge P90 which is on the loose side)Here's a couple of rough LZ clips with it, in celebration of the Celebration Day DVD ...https://soundcloud.com/noizeystuff/in-my-time-of-dyinghttps://soundcloud.com/noizeystuff/nobodys-fault The fretboard is the first thing I check before I look at buying any guitar. If the fretboard doesn't fit my hands and fingers, then the guitar doesn't fit me. I just move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted December 8, 2012 Members Share Posted December 8, 2012 Originally Posted by genesis3 Just got the Gibson Midtown in cherry sunburst....I like everything about it except the narrow fretboard....great for wanking faux slide but just too narrow I think for my fingers to get around comfortably. The play is a bit on the stiff side too, though that could probably be adjusted out and a new set of D'Addarios too. Beautiful fit and finish (except the bridge P90 which is on the loose side)Here's a couple of rough LZ clips with it, in celebration of the Celebration Day DVD ...https://soundcloud.com/noizeystuff/in-my-time-of-dyinghttps://soundcloud.com/noizeystuff/nobodys-fault The fretboard is the first thing I check before I look at buying any guitar. If the fretboard doesn't fit my hands and fingers, then the guitar doesn't fit me. I just move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members genesis3 Posted December 8, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 8, 2012 Originally Posted by Steadfastly The fretboard is the first thing I check before I look at buying any guitar. If the fretboard doesn't fit my hands and fingers, then the guitar doesn't fit me. I just move on. makes sense...there is a more practical side though, a guit that isn't a glove fit from A to Z can still have many many spot uses, like if it produces tones you're looking for in a recording, or setup for alternate tuning, slide use, etc,etc,etc...plus it's good to know you can adapt to different sizes and feel guitars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted December 8, 2012 Members Share Posted December 8, 2012 I'd rock that - HNGD! You're a bunch of neck-width {censored}'s. I move from 5 string bass through 7 string guitar right down to mandolin. It's amazing how adaptable our hands can be when accompanied with an open mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LeftyTom Posted December 8, 2012 Members Share Posted December 8, 2012 I fat bottoms...on guitars as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jpnyc Posted December 8, 2012 Members Share Posted December 8, 2012 Originally Posted by Verne Andru You're a bunch of neck-width {censored}'s. I move from 5 string bass through 7 string guitar right down to mandolin. It's amazing how adaptable our hands can be when accompanied with an open mind! You just have really adaptable hands. I need a fat neck I can grab or my wrist cramps up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted December 8, 2012 Members Share Posted December 8, 2012 Originally Posted by jpnyc You just have really adaptable hands. I need a fat neck I can grab or my wrist cramps up. Hey, I'm just having a bit of fun. Everyone has their preferences - vive la difference - and sometimes I wonder if I would be a better player if I focused on a single instrument. But I like the diversity of sounds and adapting is part of the price I'm prepared to pay.I have a buddy who likes really chunky necks. He has the same problem with hand's cramping on skinny ones. My theory is that on fat necks the back of the neck supports the hand between the thumb and index finger whereas skinny necks require the thumb to do the heavy lifting. When moving from a fat neck to a skinny one the thumb hasn't developed the strength it needs so the other muscles can't compensate and cramp up. Nothing wrong with this, just how people choose to train their hand muscles and as long as it works, it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted December 9, 2012 Members Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hey, I'm just having a bit of fun. Everyone has their preferences - vive la difference - and sometimes I wonder if I would be a better player if I focused on a single instrument. But I like the diversity of sounds and adapting is part of the price I'm prepared to pay.I have a buddy who likes really chunky necks. He has the same problem with hand's cramping on skinny ones. My theory is that on fat necks the back of the neck supports the hand between the thumb and index finger whereas skinny necks require the thumb to do the heavy lifting. When moving from a fat neck to a skinny one the thumb hasn't developed the strength it needs so the other muscles can't compensate and cramp up. Nothing wrong with this, just how people choose to train their hand muscles and as long as it works, it's all good. Some people just have really big hands too. Regular guitar necks feel like mandolins in my toilet seat hands. Why wear shoes that are two sizes too small for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted December 9, 2012 Members Share Posted December 9, 2012 makes sense...there is a more practical side though, a guit that isn't a glove fit from A to Z can still have many many spot uses, like if it produces tones you're looking for in a recording, or setup for alternate tuning, slide use, etc,etc,etc...plus it's good to know you can adapt to different sizes and feel guitars... You have a point. On the other hand, you likely have smaller hands and fingers than mine. It limits the size necks I'm comfortable with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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