Members Jbird Posted April 8, 2008 Members Share Posted April 8, 2008 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Memphis-Alex-Lifeson-ES355-Semi-Hollow-Electric-Guitar?sku=516139 Too bad it's not a hardtail, not that I can afford one anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brewgoodbeer Posted April 8, 2008 Members Share Posted April 8, 2008 While it is a beautiful guitar, I have come to the realization that having that guitar is never going to make me a better player or even a what I would consider a good player. So why not spend the money on a vacation somewhere and keep playing the three guitars that I have. Maybe I am getting old. No question it is a really sweet looking guitar. Other thing I am beginning to realize is that there are certain guitars that I just look stupid holding. This is not one of those styles, but there are many that do. I just don't have the cool killer guitarist look, and when I pick up something wicked looking, it just makes me look stupid. That must confirm that I am getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted April 8, 2008 Members Share Posted April 8, 2008 I love it, have wanted one forever, and can't afford the damn thing. So I made my own: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1943913 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zerkalo Posted April 8, 2008 Members Share Posted April 8, 2008 What's that 6-way vari tone switch all about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratitude Posted April 8, 2008 Members Share Posted April 8, 2008 Very nice guitar, but a little out of my price range. I guess if I ever want to pay homage to my fellow Canadian, I'll have to steal pete's method. VERY nice work, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zerkalo Posted April 8, 2008 Members Share Posted April 8, 2008 Bruce McColough is my favorite Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inkblot Posted April 8, 2008 Members Share Posted April 8, 2008 If they come out with an Epi equivalent under $1000 I'm all over it, but with $3700 I could get a great amp, some recording gear, maybe some pedals, etc and be much better off. My Sheraton plays and sounds quite good already, and I'd rather indulge my Lifeson idolization with a Triamp than a Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratitude Posted April 8, 2008 Members Share Posted April 8, 2008 Bruce McColough is my favorite Canadian.He has his charms, too. In a creepy kind of way.:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kevorkazito Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 L&M in Winnipeg has had one on the shelf for months now. I luv Rush and have been playing their tunes since '79 but I gotta tell you after playing that axe in the store, that it's totally overpriced for the quality and versatility of it. I'll look for one on eBay in a few years but I guess its collectability will keep the price high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveAronow Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 Anybody shaving their penis for the new Alex Lifeson signature guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phildogger Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 I am! And when I can finally afford to buy it, I'm gonna have a BALL with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members narwhal Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 He already had one signature model guitar, back in the 80's, made by "Signature" guitars in Canada. The company is now defunct, and I would imagine the guitars probably go for more now than they did when they were new. I know they used the Evans active pickups in it, and it had sort-of a Jackson body and headstock shape. I haven't seen one for sale for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kevorkazito Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 He already had one signature model guitar, back in the 80's, made by "Signature" guitars in Canada. The company is now defunct, and I would imagine the guitars probably go for more now than they did when they were new. I know they used the Evans active pickups in it, and it had sort-of a Jackson body and headstock shape. I haven't seen one for sale for many years. I had two of them in the 80s (like 85/86). Paid about $600 for each if I recall correctly. One had humbuckers and the other single coils. They were made ok, but the necks made them hard to play. All I can say about them is that they weren't anything special. I sold them without any hard feelings shortly afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bubbluz Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 check this thread..http://guitarscanada.com/Board/showthread.php?t=16245&page=3 seems they have some issues. the volute is particularly concerning as it would most likely be a constant on all the guitars. I'm not a Gibson basher by any stretch but this seems reallt bad to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kevorkazito Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 check this thread..http://guitarscanada.com/Board/showthread.php?t=16245&page=3 seems they have some issues.the volute is particularly concerning as it would most likely be a constant on all the guitars.I'm not a Gibson basher by any stretch but this seems reallt bad to me. That's interesting! I was seriously considering getting that Lifeson axe (since I've been dreaming about having one since the Farewell to Kings tour) however it just doesn't feel right. My good friend told me that he breathed a sigh of relief when I decided not to get it. I was so into it that he didn't want to put me off but he felt that it sucked as well. I would get it if I was a wealthy Rush fan and put it in a glass case! I didn't know about that site either... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 check this thread..http://guitarscanada.com/Board/showthread.php?t=16245&page=3 seems they have some issues.the volute is particularly concerning as it would most likely be a constant on all the guitars.I'm not a Gibson basher by any stretch but this seems reallt bad to me. That doesn't look good at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 NO I already own a 63 355 without a varitone. A older 60's-70;s 355 can be had for the price of this reissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dimmypage Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 nope:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members golias Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 I've seen Alex play live many, many times, and I don't recall ever once seeing him playing a semi-hollow. Congrats on him scoring a sweet endorsement deal with Gibson, but I can't imagine ever being slightly tempted to buy that guitar, even if I was filthy rich and could afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bubbluz Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 He played semis live all the time back around 2112 , Farewell to Kings,Hemispheres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members golias Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 He played semis live all the time back around 2112 , Farewell to Kings,Hemispheres I wasn't even 10 years old at the time. Since my teen years, and therefore every time I've seen him play, he's been on solid-body guitars almost exclusively, except the occasional brief acoustic intro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 's mel gibson Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 A decent ES 335 can be found for around $2k if you look around, Even cheaper used. Why would anyone want a signature when there are decent models for less. I guess his model is an ES 345 or 355 with the vari-tone. Some people hate them and remove them. (Why not just buy an ES 335?) I find the one on my Lucille interesting. It gets a lot of different tones. But when I want more 'chunk' I play my ES 335. The entire ES line of Gibson guitars are pretty good IMO, with out looking for a sig model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 L&M in Winnipeg has had one on the shelf for months now. I luv Rush and have been playing their tunes since '79 but I gotta tell you after playing that axe in the store, that it's totally overpriced for the quality and versatility of it. I'll look for one on eBay in a few years but I guess its collectability will keep the price high. Love that avatar! I once saw an old Trans AM with that cover art airbrushed on the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tim gueguen Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 What's really interesting is that the guitar used in Gibson's hi res promo shot has what looks to be a bunch of overspray/bleedover/whatever you want to call it in the f holes.Click on it to embiggen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 I wasn't even 10 years old at the time.Since my teen years, and therefore every time I've seen him play, he's been on solid-body guitars almost exclusively, except the occasional brief acoustic intro. [YOUTUBE]ztv8lsgpmmI[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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