Why so few Gibson posts?

[Robert]

Just wondering. Are Gibbys to expensive maybe? Or are Fender just more popular these days? Or maybe we just happen to not attract Gibson dudes and dudettes?

Just curious. ancake:

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Because apparently the Stratocaster is the best guitar ever made.

 

[Robert]

Ahh, you flirting me or what?

 

[R_of_G]

I still love my Gibson, more than my Strat. I don't know that I'd go so far as to say it's the best guitar ever as I still crave a Tele, but I love my ES-135 and very likely always will. Without any effects it has a remarkably cool tone and it takes to effects very well.

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Ahh, you flirting me or what?

Given those two choices, I'd say "what". I've seen your VEINS man!

 

[Blaze]

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/

 

[Rocket]

Because 90% of the gab here is all Fender-ish.

 

[Robert]

I can talk Gibson all day long if you want?

Should we have a Gibson-only day here? Talk Fender and you get spanked!?

 

[just strum]

Since the day I joined I noticed that this forum was geared more towards Fender. It has nothing to do with the way it's set up, just a lot of Fender/Squier.

Personally I prefer Gibson/Epihone over Fender/Squier, but I won't let go of my Strat because it rounds out the group of guitars I have.

If I had a Gibson (read: afford), I would talk Gibson, but I can only talk Epiphone to get close to a Gibson discussion. Someday I will own an ES335 and then I will talk Gibson.

There certainly are enough Gibson/Epi people here, just doesn't generate the discussion for some reason.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I would love to talk more 335 style, as I would love different things to try with my new Vik. Not a Gibby, but in the ball park. I am particularly interested in working the 4 knobs and how more experienced 4 knobbers like to use said knobs and pick up selector.

I think a lot of people joined after searching for and finding Robert's vids, and those have been Strat or Tele, or Squire '51 vids mostly. I bet that has something to do with it.

 

[Robert]

Oh yeah? Blame it on ME, so that's how it's gonna be?! Ganging up on me, are you!? :beer: It's alright, I can take it.

 

[Spudman]

I can't talk about Gibsons because, get this.....I don't own one. Out of my whole warehouse full of guitars you won't find a Gibson at all. I've never found one that I liked well enough to buy. I've tried many but they never got me off. The necks never felt right to me. Maybe some day when they make a decent Strat copy I might get one.

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

I am particularly interested in working the 4 knobs and how more experienced 4 knobbers like to use said knobs and pick up selector.

So you're the one trying to flirt with Robert.

My Godin Radiator has 3 knobs. A volume for each pup & a global tone knob.
There is no pup selector switch. I tend to crank either the neck or bridge & add in the other to taste. My taste varies sometimes the other pup is almost all the way up & sometimes it is barely on. You can then back off the one that is maxed to clean things up while altering the tone.

 

[Algonquin]

Because apparently the Stratocaster is the best guitar ever made.

Ahh, you flirting me or what?

tot_Ou_tard... you wouldn't happen to be IKEA Kitchen Staff would you?

 

[Robert]

Man, algonquin remembers EVERYTHING! You scary, man!

 

[street music]

Robert , I would like to own a 335 but $$$$$$ is the main reason for not owning one. I have been to the factory store and played on several of the demos , nothing jumped out at me other than the 335. I like a good sounding guitar that I can afford to learn on.

 

[Andy]

I love my gibson and anyone thats played it loves it too.
If you "really" want a les paul I'm sure there's one out there for you, no sense in trying out a bunch to no avail If you really don't like them to begin with.. thats ok

As far as discussing it ,well most discussions here revolve around "chimey" singlecoils thru a fender-ish amp blues licks.
I wish I had a nickle for every time "chimey " has been posted here.
if "chimey" is all that matters than fender is the way to go

Not going to get that from a les paul so I just roll with the flow because no one else seems to talk about their Gibsons much.

I've owned a few fenders in my day and like them alot.
I like superstrats too but the general concensus I get is that the majority of regular posters "don't care for pointy guitars" so I don't mention them much either.

I like the company here, thats what I like about this place , I can easilly get my Gibsons and shred machine kicks elsewhere no harm in that.

this place has evolved and gains members no problem ,, keep it up

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Andy don't let the perceived preferences of the Fretters stop you from talking about what you like. Open discussion of all types of guitars is good for this place.

Pretty soon new Fretters will be of the opinion that people here just like guitars period.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

As far as discussing it ,well most discussions here revolve around "chimey" singlecoils thru a fender-ish amp blues licks. . . .

this place has evolved and gains members no problem ,, keep it up

Andy, I am a pretty new player still and started with my strat. So to a certain extent, it is all I know. I know I have used that chimey word on at least one occasion. I am just getting to know my Viking, with its more 335 style. I hope to keep evolving as a player. It is why I like to talk about it with others that have more and different experience than I have. I sure welcome some more discussion so I can get more ideas on how to find out what my non-strat guitar can do.

 

[just strum]

Maybe if we had a 335 style section? I'm not sure what would generate the or stimulate the discussion. I've brought up my Dot in the Epi forum and discussed 335 style versatility, but one or two responses and it dies.

I don't think it's so much Viking, Gibson, or Epi that need to be discussed, but style of guitar.

Another thought, how about a section for hollow body and semi hb guitars?

I'm just throwing thoughts out. I think the hb and semi hb section might be something to consider.

 

[ZMAN]

Now you are talking. I hear this all the time. "I can't afford a Gibson" I could never understand that. The guys here I won't mention any names have spent literally tens of thousands of dollars on many many guitars. I think all anyone has to do is just say I want a Gibson. Then go out and get one. I recently purchased a Gibson LP Standard in mint conditon for 1400 Canadian. I also purchased an ES335 from a friend for 2 grand. That one was paid over 4 months. I also purchased an 08 Gibson Studio for 1099 brand new. I have owned a Gibson SG for 40 years.
Epiphones are really close and for the buck they do give you a very close Gibson experience. I just don't know how to describe it but the Gibson just sound and seem to play better. Although my Elitist LP Custom is 98% there.
I have a bunch of Fender Strats and I like them as well but the Gibsons are just sweet.
For the record I am not a rich man and I am retired living on a fixed income.

 

[marnold]

I like superstrats too but the general concensus I get is that the majority of regular posters "don't care for pointy guitars" so I don't mention them much either.

Yeah, I think you, Mage, and I are the official "Pointy Club of TheFret." Of course, I don't actually have a pointy guitar, mind you. Someday . . .

 

[tjcurtin1]

Hmmm... it's never struck me particularly that this was 'Fender place'. I enjoy the range of discussion about different guitars - electric and acoustic - guitar playing, music, toilet paper..... I tend to read from the 'latest posts' page and never have really read by sections, so hadn't noticed that perhaps there are fewer Gibson posts, looked at that way.

 

[Spudman]

Do we have an Ibanez forum? If we do I can certainly do some posting there. ancake:

I have an Agile and 2 Epiphone LPs and they all play really nice. They just get really heavy to gig with. And for the record - I've never used that certain word that Andy says everyone uses. Come on guys get a little more creative with your words would ya. Think onomatopoeia. My Strats scree bloing.:rockon:

 

[oldguy]

I guess I just think of this place as a guitar forum. That's why I (long ago) posted video of my Switch Innovo. 2 EMG Select pickups, Wilkinson trem, etc.etc............
I also love my Agile LP with the WCR pickups. It plays and sounds as good or better than the Gibson LP's I've owned.
The one thing I've really become aware of over the years is no matter what guitar/amph/effects I buy or play.......... it always comes back to my playing, technique, touch.
I can tell the difference in the strings, picks, volume, eq, room size/shape, and other aspects of my playing, where I couldn't at one time.
I still struggle with phrasing, overplaying, and other aspects of "getting it right", as far as what I want to hear, but it's all good, I'm still learning, and I find new ideas and inspiration here daily.
Am I far enough off-topic yet?
Here's my point........ no matter what you play, no matter what you spend dollar-wise, you will have to let your ears be your guide.........
What do you want to hear? How do you want it to sound?
If you can't answer that, a half-million dollar '59 flametop won't help you achieve your goals. If you can answer that, you're on your way, no matter what gear you have, what it costs, who crafted it, you will find your voice.
It's about what's best for you, not what's best.
Now go get it.:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

 

[just strum]

The guys here I won't mention any names have spent literally tens of thousands of dollars on many many guitars. I think all anyone has to do is just say I want a Gibson. Then go out and get one.

My electrics total $850 out of pocket, so you are not referring to me. Plus, the people (like me) that say they want an ES335 or whatever are just expressing a desire, not their only desire or all their desires. So, you are right they could go out and get one if they really has to have one, but they would have to put their other desires on the back burner. It all comes down to decisions, decisions, decisions.

I figure I will end up with one if a great deal falls into my lap and it will eventually.

 

[syo]

I can't talk about Gibsons because, get this.....I don't own one. Out of my whole warehouse full of guitars you won't find a Gibson at all. I've never found one that I liked well enough to buy. I've tried many but they never got me off. The necks never felt right to me. Maybe some day when they make a decent Strat copy I might get one.

Same here. I have tried to buy a Gibson several times but always wound up finding something I liked better (for invariably less). Years ago I was determined to buy an LP as my second guitar. Tried every one in the shop and then (I guess to clear my palate) picked up a Tele that was just instantly perfect and walked out with that. I still like the idea of a Gibson, just haven't found one. Yet.

am particularly interested in working the 4 knobs and how more experienced 4 knobbers like to use said knobs and pick up selector.

I've got an Eastwood Airline 3P DLX that has (at last count) 7 knobs and a 5-way switch. I think this guitar is the graduate course for experienced 4 knobbers. I spend more time fiddling with knobs than playing, but it's a fun guitar when I actually get around to playing it.

And Robert, in response to your original post, I do think that Gibsons are generally too expensive, for what you get. As to why there are almost 4 to 1 Fender to Gibson threads, maybe Fender sells 4 times as many? Just a thought...

 

[R_of_G]

Price is definitely a limiting factor. As much as I knew I wanted my ES-135, I also knew I was unlikely to be able to afford to buy it for myself. I am lucky enough to have generous parents who purchased it for me as a college graduation gift.

 

[Algonquin]

I can talk Gibson all day long if you want?

'If you buy it... they will come'

 

[ZMAN]

Yes JS it is all about prorities. I never spent a lot of money over the years on vacations and travel. I have been in the same home for 35 years. My hobbies were cars and guitars. I have slowly over the last 10 years worked at my dream of owning one of every Gibson. I still have a couple of Jazz boxes to get down the road. I like my Strats as well, but I am just a Gibson guy. I just love those humbuckers!