Superunknown
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Anybody own/played one of these? Please tell me about about your experience.
Thx!
Thx!
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bwgintegra
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I think Steve K has one on order and George Metropoulos of Metro Amps owns one. I have played George's a few times and it was a sweet guitar, defiantly had that vintage LP feel and sound. I think Gil winds his own pickups but don't remember what was in George's. I not much help as I'm not really a LP guy but hit George up on here or at the Metro forum.
MrDan666
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I'd love to know more about them too.. Seen some pics recently and they look amazing!!
steve_k
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I have one coming in a month or so. Pete Thorn has one coming soon too. Head over to TGP under the "small company luthiers" section. There's a few GY topics over there and several current owners.
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Anonymous
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I haven't played one, but I'm either getting one from the luthier Brad had his done by or I'm getting a GY...
Steve
Steve
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petethorn
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Here's mine, this is from a few days ago- I think it's getting painted this weekend:
gbsmusic
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gbsmusic
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Superunknown
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petethorn":2lz00x9x said:Here's mine, this is from a few days ago- I think it's getting painted this weekend:
Love that top Pete! Congrats!
Did you guys go through Destroy All Guitars or just direct with Gil?
Onzabar
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Tom Bartlett makes a mean LP replica as well and should also be added to your list for consideration. Mine was delivered two months ago and it is nothing short of amazing. The quality of his work and the tone woods he uses are second to none. Good luck in your search!
steve_k
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I went through Cliff because he had the build slots allocated and available. Otherwise, I would have been on a long wait list direct through Gil. Also, being where I am and where he is, there were some logistical issues. Gil's a hell of a nice guy though and communicates with you. He sent me pics of several hundred blanks to pick a top from. I went with something from the reclaimed maple pile which is aged 50+ years. Here's the top after carve but before routing.
Bob Savage
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petethorn":3p9zm8q3 said:
Wow, that is beautiful! Love the heavy grain patterns. Interesting too because it's not book matched, at least doesn't look like it to me.
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petethorn
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Hi Bob, ya it's an interesting top, I think it resembles this one closely, a 59 on page 69 of the BOTB book:
Jofipe
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I'v been drooling over these
What will one set you back? Waiting time.. 5 years?
What will one set you back? Waiting time.. 5 years?
steve_k
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Jofipe":1c53nm01 said:
Cost depends on the top you select and on the level of aging. Near enough to 9-10K to not worry about a few bucks though....
Gil builds in batches. He normally will prepare bodies and necks. When you place an order, depending on if a slot is available, all he has to do is cut, prep and carve the top, finish and hardware. So, somewhere between 4 months and a year depending on where you get in at.