Members Lemmings Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 Any thoughts on these models? Couldn't really find any decent reviews. The worn finish looks a bit naf but im gassing for one nevertheless. P.S. I live in New Zealand so trying one out isn't really an option. P.P.S. I am new here. Hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bumrunner Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 From what I've heard, most people do like the faded V's. I've played a few myself and they were pretty nice. I think if they did a natural colored one o dems with some gold hardware and covered pickups, that'd be teh shex. But yeah, check on reviews for the regular Faded Flying V. Should be pretty much the same with one extra hole carved in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scotski Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 Well, I'm a sucker for 3 p'up Gibsons. I'm not crazy about the rotary switch, however. So put me down as being 'on the fence' about that one. But, it's got me thinking. What about a Faded V, with a single P90? Eh? EH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lemmings Posted August 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 Yeah, the rotary switch could be kind of problematic :-/ I'm definitely thinking of putting a p90 in there, considering the neck and middle pickups are the same. Swap one of them out for a p90, and still have the traditional Rhythm/Treble combo available. Any recommendations for a good humbucker-sized p90? Z90? Phat Cat? Something kind of bluesy with some good bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members utsapp89 Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hey, that neck's on the wrong end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members surfcat Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 Anyone know what pu combinations the rotary switch does? Looks pretty cool. P-90 idea's a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lemmings Posted August 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hey, that neck's on the wrong end! Lol, yeah, that probably the first modification i'd do to it The rotary switch replaces the standard 3 position pickup switch - giving you bridge, bridge/middle, middle, middle/neck, neck or bridge/neck pickup combinations. I'm just wondering how hard it might be to quickly twist from say neck to bridge or trying to figure out which position you're in during a song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sxyryan Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 Any thoughts on these models? Couldn't really find any decent reviews. The worn finish looks a bit naf but im gassing for one nevertheless. P.S. I live in New Zealand so trying one out isn't really an option. P.P.S. I am new here. Hello i like everything but the color. I dont mind black guitars but im not a huge fan of worn black. of course it probably does look better in person. I have always heard good things about the 2 pup faded v's so i dont see why this one would be any different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lewzer Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 I haven't spent much time with the 3-Pickup models but I really love my Faded V more than I thought I would. It took a couple of weeks for me to get totally sold on the pickups but it is really a fantastic instrument top to bottom.. I don't really understand the black switch on the 3-pickup model though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 Here is why I won't buy this and I do like it -- it does not have the standard and great 500T/496R pups in it like the 2 pup models. Those are two of the same 490R (neck middle) and one 490T (bridge). Not bad pups, but not my faves at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lewzer Posted August 1, 2007 Members Share Posted August 1, 2007 Here is why I won't buy this and I do like it -- it does not have the standard and great 500T/496R pups in it like the 2 pup models. Those are two of the same 490R (neck middle) and one 490T (bridge). Not bad pups, but not my faves at all. Really? Definitely go for the 2 pup model then, I love my 500T now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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