Members J.L.C. Posted June 16, 2008 Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 I think I've found a good deal on an '07 R8 VOS within driving distance, basically what I'd pay for a new standard (which would be weight relieved). It'd be my first LP, but I'm GASing for one pretty bad so I want to get a nice one. The other option would be a mail-order new Standard with a flame top, but from what I've read I don't know if I want to trust buying an LP sight unseen. Thoughts? Opinions? Experiences with em? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aenemated Posted June 16, 2008 Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 all the historic VOSs are super rad. get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SamsDaddy Posted June 16, 2008 Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 What do I think? I think it is the best guitar I own and will NEVER part with it. As aenemated said, get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoJo68 Posted June 16, 2008 Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 Love em ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rvschulz Posted June 16, 2008 Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 i want it. this exact guitar. with classic 57's. no pick guard. unless i had a seizure, it probably would be my number 1 and i would sell off the rest. if anyone wants to do a 3 for 1 trade, PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J.L.C. Posted June 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 i want it. this exact guitar. with classic 57's. no pick guard. unless i had a seizure, it probably would be my number 1 and i would sell off the rest. if anyone wants to do a 3 for 1 trade, PM me. I'm not sure which pups are in it yet, but it's a 2007 so it might have burstbuckers in it - I'd reallllly prefer the '57s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phil47uk Posted June 16, 2008 Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 What do I think? I think it is the best guitar I own and will NEVER part with it. As aenemated said, get it! That looks like a GC R0, or did you put the reflectors on yourself ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phil47uk Posted June 16, 2008 Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 I think I've found a good deal on an '07 R8 VOS within driving distance, basically what I'd pay for a new standard (which would be weight relieved). It'd be my first LP, but I'm GASing for one pretty bad so I want to get a nice one. The other option would be a mail-order new Standard with a flame top, but from what I've read I don't know if I want to trust buying an LP sight unseen. Thoughts? Opinions? Experiences with em? The R8 Custom shop will have the long neck tenon, I'd go for that. Definitely a difference acoustically whatever my sig says..LOL Here's my 2003 R0 'Happy Humphrey' .. Absolutely awesome tone. 9lb on the nose with no weight relief. Lovely mid range woody honk with bags of sustain . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SamsDaddy Posted June 16, 2008 Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 That looks like a GC R0, or did you put the reflectors on yourself ? No, it's an R8 and I just stuck the reflectors on myself. I like the feel of reflector knobs a lot better than the stock knobs. They seem easier to grab with my pinkie. They look better too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J.L.C. Posted June 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 $2400 CDN and an hour drive.....I think I'm gonna have to pull the trigger........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aenemated Posted June 16, 2008 Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members foppy Posted June 16, 2008 Members Share Posted June 16, 2008 When in doubt, buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phil47uk Posted June 17, 2008 Members Share Posted June 17, 2008 No, it's an R8 and I just stuck the reflectors on myself. I like the feel of reflector knobs a lot better than the stock knobs. They seem easier to grab with my pinkie. They look better too.Lovely guitar...Yeah I agree with regard the control knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3red Posted June 17, 2008 Members Share Posted June 17, 2008 they are fine instruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeremylp Posted June 17, 2008 Members Share Posted June 17, 2008 Gibson Historics (VOS) are the best guitars they offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J.L.C. Posted June 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted June 17, 2008 I've got a few days before I'm back home to check it out. The only thing making me hesitant is that it's a plain top instead of a flame - but I dunno if I can justify another 2 grand just for flame Decisions, decisions..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Superrust Posted June 17, 2008 Members Share Posted June 17, 2008 If you feel that you will regret it then you must get it. You don't want to be telling us the story about this one day you could have purchased an R8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SamsDaddy Posted June 17, 2008 Members Share Posted June 17, 2008 I've got a few days before I'm back home to check it out.The only thing making me hesitant is that it's a plain top instead of a flame - but I dunno if I can justify another 2 grand just for flameDecisions, decisions..... The necks on an R8 and a flame-top R9 or R0 are going to be different. If you like the R8 neck, I wouldn't hesitate to get it. A nice flame top is great, but it's no substitute for playability. FWIW, my R8 neck is fat as hell and the most comfortable neck I have played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J.L.C. Posted June 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted June 17, 2008 If you feel that you will regret it then you must get it. You don't want to be telling us the story about this one day you could have purchased an R8. An excellent point good sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 59humbucker Posted June 18, 2008 Members Share Posted June 18, 2008 The historic stuff is leaps and bounds ahead of the production stuff, I say do it. You're right about the upcharge on flame, though there are some oddities, I paid not a huge amount more than standard money for my 68 ri, happy shopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GarysBlues Posted June 18, 2008 Members Share Posted June 18, 2008 SMOKING LP.......................BUY IT!!!!!! Just make SURE you like the 58 neck/frets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted June 18, 2008 Moderators Share Posted June 18, 2008 Mine came with a dry joint in the neck humbucker, and the back was a stupid colour, very artificial pinky red mahogany, the top was stunning tho, loved the neck, but wouldn't buy another VOS unless there was nothing non CS that was like, eg the 54s etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mister Crow Posted June 18, 2008 Members Share Posted June 18, 2008 SMOKING LP.......................BUY IT!!!!!! Just make SURE you like the 58 neck/frets! I know the necks are very chunky, which I love. But what is it about the frets that are different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C-4 Posted June 18, 2008 Members Share Posted June 18, 2008 Judge every guitar made by any company on it's own individual merits. While Gibson Historics are great as a group, there are hot ones, average ones and turds to be found in the entire group. Choose carefully, not based on price, but based on the way it is made, what you want in the guitar, everything. The result of not being picky is that you will unload it after the honeymoon period has expired, and it may leave a sour taste in your mouth from the experience. If you want a flametop Historic, check Mark's Guitar Loft, or Dave's Guitar Shop under Gibson used, as they get terrific guitars in all the time. Patience in this case would be a virtue, unless you are willing to take the R8 you have in mind and are prepared to deal with it being a plain top. Spending some time looking around, and maybe being willing to save up a bit more money, may make you happier to get everything you are seeking from a guitar. A recent R9 was sold on EBay for $3,100. That is a terrific price. Another great guitar, if you like the neck feeling, is a Guitar Center GO, which is their version of a Historic R0. Great value as the R8 is and within your price range, although it as well, has no figured top, but is historic through and through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 59humbucker Posted June 18, 2008 Members Share Posted June 18, 2008 I know the necks are very chunky, which I love. But what is it about the frets that are different? They're not anymore. IIRC, when they originally came out, the r7&8 had slightly smaller fretts than the r9&r0, to better relpicate what was on them historically. Now they all use the same fretwire, making the choice much easier and increasing the popularity of the r7&8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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