popvulture wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:47 am
How do you like the Varitone switch? Always wanted to check one of those out but haven't had the chance yet. I've got a 335 though and love it... I think the ES models are my faves of the Gibsons
I haven't experimented too much with it to be honest, but my first impression after owning this guitar for almost a week is...well..."meh"
The pickup signal drops a bit when you leave the "standard position"...that, I don't like at all...I don't mind the tonal shift, but the small drop of signal is a bit of a bummer...
...while I am being critical, the other thing I am not too hot on is the travel of the volume knobs..I know these are meant to have the improved pots to give you the 50s wiring thing, but I just don't see/hear it (and I have a 50s Gibson to compare)...although gradual to a certain extent, the travel then is very abrupt between 3 and 0. It's not as easy to ride the volume as it is on my 50s Les Paul. 10-3 is very "slow" if that makes sense.
Lastly, on the curiosity front, I'd like to see if I like normal instead of nylon saddles on it.
Having said all this, I was playing it unplugged this evening on the sofa and man, it
sings all over the neck...I'm actually very impressed with this guitar.
The workmanship on it is flawless, the rosewood board is beautiful, it stays in tune perfectly, and the neck, while not as full as a 50s neck, feels nice and comfy. Even the case looks beautiful with its yellow interior.
I can see myself upgrading couple of things eventually, but as it is, I am very happy I snagged this one.
If I have some time this weekend I'll post some more detailed photos.
Resident Spartan.
