New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by HarlowTheFish » Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:42 pm

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I wish the US had an equivalent of Gordon Smith. Over here, if you want to pick anything but the color you're looking at 3 grand and up.
Kiesel does some sweet stuff under $1500, and if you toss a rock in a gear forum you can find a small builder who'll do cool shit for cheap.

I will say though, if shipping, conversion, and taxes weren't such silent killers, I'd be probably 2 or 3 orders in with them at this point. I guess I get how our friends over the pond feel :(

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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by Maggieo » Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:55 pm

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He's in the UK, why the dodgy old bridge and not a Staytrem. Same for the trem unit. Otherwise, pretty guitar.
Staytrem is in semi-retirement, so I doubt he would make enough units for a production guitar anyway.
Holy cow! I just ordered one!
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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by Bradley-Jazz » Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:50 pm

Maggieo wrote:
Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:55 pm
stonevibe wrote:
Mon Apr 26, 2021 12:10 am
Maggieo wrote:
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:39 am
He's in the UK, why the dodgy old bridge and not a Staytrem. Same for the trem unit. Otherwise, pretty guitar.
Staytrem is in semi-retirement, so I doubt he would make enough units for a production guitar anyway.
Holy cow! I just ordered one!
Staytrem or a whole guitar?
All the cheeses....

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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by s_mcsleazy » Wed Apr 28, 2021 11:05 pm

i really like it. it's body is more like a toronado which is neat.
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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by Maggieo » Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:31 am

Bradley-Jazz wrote:
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Maggieo wrote:
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stonevibe wrote:
Mon Apr 26, 2021 12:10 am


Staytrem is in semi-retirement, so I doubt he would make enough units for a production guitar anyway.
Holy cow! I just ordered one!
Staytrem or a whole guitar?
A bridge and an arm.
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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by Bradley-Jazz » Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:30 am

Maggieo wrote:
Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:31 am
Bradley-Jazz wrote:
Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:50 pm
Maggieo wrote:
Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:55 pm


Holy cow! I just ordered one!
Staytrem or a whole guitar?
A bridge and an arm.
I get the impression that Staytrem have actually increased production a bit, in order to sell internationally again, but they are still a very small operation. I ordered a bridge back in January, I think, and it took less than a week (I’m in the uk), but maybe most of OSG USA ordering in the last few months has stretched them out a fair bit 8) . I’m sure they’ll all get sent out before too long, John seems a really sound feller.
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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by Maggieo » Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:22 pm

Bradley-Jazz wrote:
Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:30 am
Maggieo wrote:
Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:31 am
Bradley-Jazz wrote:
Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:50 pm


Staytrem or a whole guitar?
A bridge and an arm.
I get the impression that Staytrem have actually increased production a bit, in order to sell internationally again, but they are still a very small operation. I ordered a bridge back in January, I think, and it took less than a week (I’m in the uk), but maybe most of OSG USA ordering in the last few months has stretched them out a fair bit 8) . I’m sure they’ll all get sent out before too long, John seems a really sound feller.
The website said to expect eight weeks. Worth it, I reckon.
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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by stonevibe » Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:12 am

Looks like they are now out with a ' Gatsby Launch Editon'

https://www.gearnews.com/gordon-smith-g ... h-edition/

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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by GreenKnee » Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:21 am

stonevibe wrote:
Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:12 am
Looks like they are now out with a ' Gatsby Launch Editon'

https://www.gearnews.com/gordon-smith-g ... h-edition/
I'm not into these finishes or maple neck sadly, but I did love the original prototype.

I did contact them about the prototype and for a sonic blue finish with 24.625" scale length they were asking for £1399, which seems very reasonable for a custom hand made guitar in this day and age. Unfortunately my funds are tight at the minute and I can't justify another guitar

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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by stonevibe » Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:31 am

Hopefully, we will see more colour choices in the future, I quite like that metallic blue and I'm fine with maple fingerboards as well. :)

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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by sal paradise » Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:57 am

GreenKnee wrote:
Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:21 am
stonevibe wrote:
Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:12 am
Looks like they are now out with a ' Gatsby Launch Editon'

https://www.gearnews.com/gordon-smith-g ... h-edition/
I'm not into these finishes or maple neck sadly, but I did love the original prototype.

I did contact them about the prototype and for a sonic blue finish with 24.625" scale length they were asking for £1399, which seems very reasonable for a custom hand made guitar in this day and age. Unfortunately my funds are tight at the minute and I can't justify another guitar
Ooh, if I ever fancy a shortscale with P90s that sounds like a brilliant idea.
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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by s_mcsleazy » Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:02 pm

who remembers the toronadomaster some guy on here had a picture of from like 8 years ago? i remember because everyone thought it was me (back when i had hair)
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kinda reminds me of that only with the cutdown pickguard.
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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by Bradley-Jazz » Thu Jul 22, 2021 2:20 pm

I think it looks really nice, and the price seems excellent for a small volume UK made guitar.

It looks like they are using a Hosco trem - anyone got any experience of those? I’ve had some Hosco stuff (various tools, and a neck) and it’s all been pretty good.
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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by Veitchy » Thu Jul 22, 2021 4:11 pm

s_mcsleazy wrote:
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Now this - this I'd consider buying.

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Re: New Gordon Smith Guitars GS Offset model

Post by marqueemoon » Thu Jul 22, 2021 6:47 pm

stonevibe wrote:
Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:12 am
Looks like they are now out with a ' Gatsby Launch Editon'

https://www.gearnews.com/gordon-smith-g ... h-edition/
Really not half bad looking.

Don’t like the stark white pearloid though.
Or the roller bridge.

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