Members johnnytuinals Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Damm I was looking to buy one of the Gibson Firebirds from samash.com a few weeks ago with a 10% discount for MF butt I kinda passed on it Then a week ago SamAsh.com have the Flying V with hardshell case for $799 and MF also gave me the 10% discount for $749,,Buttt I kindaaa passed on that too. Today Samash.com has the Gibson Midtown for $799 and I am sure MF would also give me the 10% or $50 off on the guitar for $749... Yes I passed on a few good deals Its not like like I am broke since I bought 2 new NEW American fender telecaters a few months ago. But looking at the Midtowns with the P90s making me think that there will be other or better deals before Xmas on Gibsons???(like the midtown customs} I think Samash`had the Midtown Customs for $999 a few weeks ago. Just hoping to see many more dealsssss.JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orbm1 Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 oh, ok.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members this is paul Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 They've been up for at least a week. I've been debating a Midtown the last few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 I could not pass up the Midtown - I mean, a good MIA semi-hollow with P90s (AND rosewood board ) and a case for $799???? No-brainer, and that's a great deal even without the MF price match.FWIW, Sam Ash still has all four colors that they started with in stock. I woner if these are slow sellers if they'll drop the price even further closer to year's end.I'm also keeping an eye on those $529 worn cherry LP Studios - apparently, they did not sell out yesterday, and a reliable source (Hi, PK ) said that a local SA store still had 5-6 yesterday, when they had maybe 8 on Wednesday - plus they are still available on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members esphil Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Guess you missed the deal thread bro. I got a midtown for $749 shipped on the way + $250 gift card. (no you can't get a gift card that high anymore, they changed the policy yesterday) There has been TONS of good deals this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 No, I didn't miss it - I just ordered before that came up. Again, I still think the $799 I paid is a great deal. Hopefully, those gift certs don't have too many restrictions - I've been burned on those before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members esphil Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 No sorry that post was directed at the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Honkers Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Originally Posted by cbh5150 I could not pass up the Midtown - I mean, a good MIA semi-hollow with P90s (AND rosewood board ) and a case for $799???? No-brainer, and that's a great deal even without the MF price match.FWIW, Sam Ash still has all four colors that they started with in stock. I woner if these are slow sellers if they'll drop the price even further closer to year's end.I'm also keeping an eye on those $529 worn cherry LP Studios - apparently, they did not sell out yesterday, and a reliable source (Hi, PK ) said that a local SA store still had 5-6 yesterday, when they had maybe 8 on Wednesday - plus they are still available on the website. I thought these had the richlite boards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnnytuinals Posted November 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 I like the Midtowns,but I kinda like the midtown customs atadsss more. Its crazy seeing these deals for the last month and MF matching the prices and abits more off with 10%. Reason I did not buy the Flying V was it had most everything the faded V has except for the case. What is the MF policy now adays since last week lol,,,do they still give you the 10% and a gift card? Might be worth it then.thanks......JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fusion1 Posted November 25, 2012 Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 Someone mentioned in another thread the Midtowns are a completely flattop guitar and not arched like a typical semi hollow body guitar. tell me this isn't true as I ordered one and not sure I would dig this being completely flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members esphil Posted November 25, 2012 Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 Originally Posted by Fusion1 Someone mentioned in another thread the Midtowns are a completely flattop guitar and not arched like a typical semi hollow body guitar. tell me this isn't true as I ordered one and not sure I would dig this being completely flat. I think it is flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fusion1 Posted November 25, 2012 Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 CRAP!!!!! Originally Posted by esphil I think it is flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted November 25, 2012 Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 Originally Posted by Honkers I thought these had the richlite boards? The Standards and the Customs do (both of the humbucker versions), but the P90 version is rosewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted November 25, 2012 Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 Originally Posted by Fusion1 CRAP!!!!! Flat as Keira Knightley... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sandy Cheeks Posted November 25, 2012 Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 Should have gone for the Epi Es-339 Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fusion1 Posted November 25, 2012 Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 If this was directed at me then you might be right about me preferring the 339 to the Midtown, but there were no specific deals on the Gibson 339 or Epi variant and the 339s don't come with p-90s.The other comment on 'as flat as Keira Knightly' well at least everything else on her is smoking hot. I would take Keira Knightly over the Midtown Custom~! Hell throw in Natalie Portman with Keira Knightly and then I can call it a day! Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks Should have gone for the Epi Es-339 Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman Posted November 25, 2012 Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 I pulled the trigger on a Midtown Custom. I've got the ES335 with a rosewood fret board and compared to the richlite on the Midtown, I really don't all see the hate for the richlite. The richlite is warm, smooth and I won't have to condition it like I condition the rosewood boards. Therefore, it's less maintenance for me. Besides, they also use richlite as kitchen counters, tell me that isn't tough material. Besides, I bought it primarily for this...It also plays as well as my 335. In my book, looks will always trump the microscopic tonal differences in fretboard material. The 'Custom' treatments makes this guitar stand out and that'll inspire me to play better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mazi Bee Posted November 25, 2012 Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 I also got one of the midtown customs in black. Totally flat, but it's awesome, I think you'll like it. Also, don't worry about the richlite, Martin has been using that stuff for years on some of their high end acoustics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted November 25, 2012 Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 The Huge deals on 2012 Gibson's have been going on for a good 6-weeks now. Almost everything has been sold out. I'd move now if you hope to score anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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