Members Hozze Posted February 8, 2011 Members Share Posted February 8, 2011 So, always wanted a Gibson Flying V. Finally decided to get one (even though I already bought 3 guitars during the autumn ), and being a sucker for ebony boards I went with the white one (the others have rosewood boards). Pimped it out rather heavily; Bareknuckle Miracle Man/Nailbomb combo with black covers, TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece, Sperzel locking tuners. I also found this funky metal pickguard on ebay that I had to have. So far so good, this was a planned purchase after all, even though it cost a little more then I had planned. Then today I saw an ESP Eclipse at a local guitar store. Always liked ESPs, kinda figured I'd get one someday. This was the CTS 1 FT, meaning the more Gibson-like horn in full LP thickness (55mm). It was used, but in sweet condition. So out of the blue I start thinking that I should buy it. Just like that. God knows I don't need more guitars, I have 9 already. And it's not exactly a cheap guitar, even slightly used. But it's gorgeous. Ebony board as well. Binding both front and back. I tell myself that should I need to sell it I won't make much of a loss, just look at it as an investment. 15 minutes later I walk out with it in a nice ESP hardcase, slightly confused and wondering "what did I just do?". I think I might need professional help... [ATTACH=CONFIG]331484[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]331486[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]331485[/ATTACH] I'm afraid some washed-out cell phone pics are all you get, for some reason I can't afford a proper camera... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LeftyTom Posted February 8, 2011 Members Share Posted February 8, 2011 Happy New Guitars Day! I am diggin' the pickgaurd on that V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted February 8, 2011 Members Share Posted February 8, 2011 Double congrats! (o)(o) (o)(o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Superrust Posted February 8, 2011 Members Share Posted February 8, 2011 That ESP is sexy. HNGsD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted February 8, 2011 Members Share Posted February 8, 2011 and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smorgdonkey Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Ok...you are a man of fine taste in guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluehuricane Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 i love my gibby v in black, i always wanted a white one too (metallica fan right hurr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noizemakr73 Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Happy NGD x2!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hurtzher Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Man, I love that pickguard on the V!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fireproof777 Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 HNGD! I too am digging the V pick guard...nice choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreatDane Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 congratulations x 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenJM Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 i wish white V's had white headstocks, it never bothers me when i see it in person... just in pictures for some reason (is that weird?) sweet ESP, man, thats a sweet find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hozze Posted February 9, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 i wish white V's had white headstocks, it never bothers me when i see it in person... just in pictures for some reason (is that weird?)sweet ESP, man, thats a sweet find. Thanks guys, real happy with both of them. Great guitars! And no, I'm the same way! White headstock with a black truss rod cover would look nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members w00dsy Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 you've turned that into a really interesting V, fantastic pickup choice, i bet it sounds like a musical earthquake. The pickguard is a cool one, i've never seen them before. I didn't like it at first but it's grown on me. Nice Eclipse too, those things are so to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C-4 Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Those are two beautiful guitars! I like what you did to the Flying V also. Great taste in pimping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricEye Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sick!! Not digging the pickguard, but def want to hear clips with those pups!!!! HNGDx2!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hozze Posted February 9, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yeah the pickguard won't be to everyone's taste. I really dig it though, offsets all the black hardware nicely I think. Bareknuckles are just awesome. The Miracle Man is easily my favorite bridge pickup ever. It's like a warmer, more organic sounding EMG 81, really tight bass response with cutting highs that never go shrill. I also have it in one of my Explorers. I also have a Warpig in the bridge of another Explorer, also a beast of a pup, but darker and more "sludgy". I've tried the Mule, Cold Sweat and Nailbomb in the neck position, all great pups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fiveoclockhero Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Nice guitars! Don't feel bad. Unless the money you squandered was supposed to go to someone's life-saving surgery and your compulsion is so strong that you would willingly forgo every other important aspect of life for a new Eclipse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fiveoclockhero Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Also, Bare Knuckles are amazing, aren't they? Everyone always says "They're too expensive, you should get something else..." but every time I go tone taste-testing (ie. just screwing around and comparing sound clips online) I always come back to BK and there's this voice inside me that just KNOWS they're the {censored}ing BEST pickups I've ever heard. Seriously, I'm not a humbucker guy or a metal guy but they put quality into everything they do and I am sure I know why you chose them. Happy playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hozze Posted February 9, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Also, Bare Knuckles are amazing, aren't they? Everyone always says "They're too expensive, you should get something else..." but every time I go tone taste-testing (ie. just screwing around and comparing sound clips online) I always come back to BK and there's this voice inside me that just KNOWS they're the {censored}ing BEST pickups I've ever heard. Seriously, I'm not a humbucker guy or a metal guy but they put quality into everything they do and I am sure I know why you chose them. Happy playing! That's something I'll never understand. Sure they're expensive if you're looking for pups for some $200 beater, but why would you compromise over $100 or so on the one part that's going to define your tone the most (IMO) if you've already spent a grand or two on the guitar? It just doesn't make sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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