Members vintage clubber Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 Nice guitar. My Flying V Faded essentially has that same finish. I find it very thin because on one of the edges the finish rubbed off while it was in the gig bag. Go figure. you're lucky they didn't charge extra now that it is a "relic"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 Yeah, I'd be inclined to say it's minor enough to keep because of the reported feel and monster sound. The next one you get could look better and be a dog sound-wise. OR it could be absolutely perfect and have a snapped neck from shipping ... OR, well you get the idea: A bird in the hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shinsengumi Posted February 28, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 Right. It doesn't help that my local Guitar Center doesn't have any of these that I could've played in person... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crisco Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 You'll never forget that spot is there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Tempest Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 you're lucky they didn't charge extra now that it is a "relic"! Sounds like something that Gibson would totally do. ...and Fender... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shinsengumi Posted February 28, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 You'll never forget that spot is there Yeah but I feel I lucked out in terms of sound and playability...what are the chances of getting a cosmetically perfect, great sounding, great playing Gibson? I came pretty close... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted February 28, 2011 Members Share Posted February 28, 2011 nice, congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shinsengumi Posted March 1, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Well I'm gonna have it exchanged. Screw it, I'll keep doing it until I get one that sounds and plays as well as this without any flaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beckman Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 Congrats! I just picked up an SG faded as well. Not a classic version though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted March 1, 2011 Members Share Posted March 1, 2011 That's red hot. Lucky you, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shinsengumi Posted March 8, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 So, got the replacement in the mail today. Plays just as well, sounds similar, maybe slightly brighter, still one of if not the best sounding guitar I have. The finish is fine, the wood looks nicer, no flaws, only the overall color is a lighter shade of red. Let's forget filling the grain for now, but wouldn't dyed shellac work to make it a bit darker? Shellac works with everything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faberbz Posted March 8, 2011 Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 Congrats on the guit! I am *seriously* thinking of getting an SG Classic faded, too. (yes, that "Live at Leeds" sound If the orange peel and grain really bothers you, trade it in and get a non-faded model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dash4814 Posted March 8, 2011 Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 That's a beaut!!! Congrats! Oh, you exchanged it. Well, still! Give the grain-y feel some time. My LP Jr. is finished that way and the neck has worn down a bit with playing. It's smooth and silky now. I actually liked it so much I got an LP BFG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cats-o-caster Posted March 8, 2011 Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 WANNA!!! HNGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ihavenofish Posted March 8, 2011 Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 "but damn, it's like they didn't use any grain filler at all. I can feel and see all the open pores" this struck me as funny, hehe. the entire purpose of the faded finish is that the grain isnt filled and you can feel the pores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted March 8, 2011 Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 thanks for the review, HNGD!!! i am picking up a used SG classic for 650 this weekend, cant wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cuppster Posted March 8, 2011 Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 "but damn, it's like they didn't use any grain filler at all. I can feel and see all the open pores"this struck me as funny, hehe. the entire purpose of the faded finish is that the grain isnt filled and you can feel the pores. Actually, I think the purpose is that they use a way less expensive method of finishing them so they can sell them cheaper. The effect is that it has open grain and that particular feel. The effect of the cheaper finish method could just as easily be dipped-in-plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shinsengumi Posted March 8, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 here's the new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ihavenofish Posted March 8, 2011 Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 Actually, I think the purpose is that they use a way less expensive method of finishing them so they can sell them cheaper. The effect is that it has open grain and that particular feel. The effect of the cheaper finish method could just as easily be dipped-in-plastic. same thing. my point was its the way the finish is, and a big part of its appeal. listing it as a defect is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ratbatblues Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 Nice. Finish looks good. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 here's the new one Looks like you did better on the grain matching with No. 2. Congrats! I have a few guitars with those faded finishes and the feel of them actually kinda grows on me. More "organic" feeling. I also find that the necks develop a slick worn in feel faster than most with those thin finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LeftyTom Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 Snazzy New SG Day! Some of those pics are very grainy, but in a utmost GOOD way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shinsengumi Posted March 9, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 Looks like you did better on the grain matching with No. 2. Congrats! I have a few guitars with those faded finishes and the feel of them actually kinda grows on me. More "organic" feeling. I also find that the necks develop a slick worn in feel faster than most with those thin finishes. Yeah, the first was a 3 (!) piece with VERY uneven matching, the new one is 2 piece, center joined, and the grain matches so well it's nearly impossible to even see the seam. The other was a darker red though, which was nice. Oh Gibson and their stellar consistently. This one sound heavenly though - the P-90s through my plexi reissue at half volume just sing, and the clean is really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members w00dsy Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 nice one, i'm glad you exchanged it, that binding would have driven me nuts. It's a shame that people don't have enough confidence in Gibson these days to exchange a guitar in case the next one has a bigger problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richey888 Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 I like the faded finish. I have a Faded DC and love it, your is a beaut! Record a clip, how 'bout a little "Young Man Blues"? Got Hiwatt? nice axe, glad you're please w/ #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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