nath1142 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 jsut like to know why people shose oen over the other and why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 To quote the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz, "Some people DO go BOTH-WAYS!" Ginger, or Marianne? I do like both, though I'm pickier yet about a Fender or Fender-stylee than I would be about a Gibson or Gibson-stylee. Gibsons are a bit more comfy and cozy and all-around easier to play... Fenders tend to have a more open, articulate, and defined voice, less forgiving, while Gibsons tend to have a warmer, cozier, more close kind of voice, more forgiving. Someone (maybe it was Ted McCarty? Or one of Leo Fender's cadres?) was once quoted as observing that a chord played on a Fender sounded like a number of professional singers harmonizing together, while the same chord played on a Gibson sounded more like a family singing-group harmonizing together. Much of this is due to their usual respective scale-lengths, but their usual pickup-types, hardware, and neck-joinery also contribute a lot to this. They truly are the apples and oranges of the electric guitar family tree... Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nath1142 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 well that help alot. thanks thin that answers my questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 That was a close one!! Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splitting hare Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I likes them both. Reverbnation stuff More Reverbnation stuff I feel happy! I feel happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherstar Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I've never owned a Gibson, but I've played a few. I own a Strat. I like both...some things sound better played on a Fender, and some on a Gibson. Turn me over, I'm done on this side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtail Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I'm just glad I have both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 i like both. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifthorse Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 To quote the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz, "Some people DO go BOTH-WAYS!" Ginger, or Marianne? I do like both, though I'm pickier yet about a Fender or Fender-stylee than I would be about a Gibson or Gibson-stylee. Gibsons are a bit more comfy and cozy and all-around easier to play... Fenders tend to have a more open, articulate, and defined voice, less forgiving, while Gibsons tend to have a warmer, cozier, more close kind of voice, more forgiving. Someone (maybe it was Ted McCarty? Or one of Leo Fender's cadres?) was once quoted as observing that a chord played on a Fender sounded like a number of professional singers harmonizing together, while the same chord played on a Gibson sounded more like a family singing-group harmonizing together. Much of this is due to their usual respective scale-lengths, but their usual pickup-types, hardware, and neck-joinery also contribute a lot to this. They truly are the apples and oranges of the electric guitar family tree... Dude, some players love Les Pauls some players love both. Personally I like Fender styled guitars better. But I am not saying there aren't some cool Gibsons. I just would rather throw a double coil in a tele or a strat. I prefer it but the best guy I know plays Les Pauls only. Its preference. Maybe I will grow into them at some point and think thats the end all for me. Dunno http://flagshipmile.dmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/gifthorse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifthorse Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Dude also, I like Marriane http://flagshipmile.dmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/gifthorse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampdog Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/Rampdog/Ramps/maryannclose.jpg Hmmmmmmm... I'm all over Maryanne like a hobo on a hot dog... http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/Rampdog/Ramps/Ginger.jpg I'll play whatever Marianne wants me to... If it ain't fun...why do it...? http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=778394&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Patrick Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Mary Ann, absolutely. Buy Tangy's latest CD, "Sorta Like Very Ultra" The Official Tangy Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gug Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 For me, it's about the scale length. Strats please. I have enough trouble playing. Don't go changing the size of the gersh dern frets! Mikegug www.facebook.com/theresistancemusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 "but the best guy I know plays Les Pauls only." Thanks GiftHorse but I do play Strats too on occasion! http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Definitely Marianne, vanilla is better than chocolate & cats are better than dogs. Any questions? Scott Fraser Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifthorse Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 "but the best guy I know plays Les Pauls only." Thanks GiftHorse but I do play Strats too on occasion! Heh http://flagshipmile.dmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/gifthorse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Definitely Marianne, vanilla is better than chocolate & cats are better than dogs. Although...I am kinda' partial to dark chocolate miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smirk Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 If I could only have one, it would be the Gibson. Thank God that's not the case. Wonder what the new Linkin Park album would sound like if they didn't have Perfect Circle to steal from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 If I were allowed only one guitar, it'd be a Gibson 335 with P90s. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Got both, and others - there's no longer just 2 brands worth having, but I have more Gibby's than any other brand - I find their diversity very tempting, and would still like a reverse Firebird, though I bet a G&L ASAT would win out if they were both available at the same time. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I think Cavean summed it up real well in his post above. Personally, I love the sound some players coax from Fenders, but I'm currently going thru a phase where the feel of a Gibson (due to scale length, etc.) suits my playing style best. Just a pinch between the geek and chum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 My fav is an Aria - no, my Ibanez - wait! - My Frankencaster. Eventually I gave up and built a Strat with 'Buckers!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/geoffbyrne/P1010163-1.jpg G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/Rampdog/Ramps/maryannclose.jpg Hmmmmmmm... I'm all over Maryanne like a hobo on a hot dog... http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/Rampdog/Ramps/Ginger.jpg I'll play whatever Marianne wants me to... "......like a Hobo on a Hot Dog" LMAO!! Love it!! Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead mike Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Ive got both but am loyal to neither. I will say this though, and its probably gonna upset the hard core Gibson guys, Gibson has got one of the worst QA/QC program going. There 1000-1500 dollar Gibsons (LP specials, faded series, firebird special etc) have easily some of the worst fret jobs, paint, finishing ive seen on any guitar. You should get what you pay for and for 1000-1500 bucks there are so many other companies making better guitars....and many of them overseas. The sad thing is people think, hey i can buy a les paul now because its finally affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarPlayerFL Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Ive got both but am loyal to neither. I will say this though, and its probably gonna upset the hard core Gibson guys, Gibson has got one of the worst QA/QC program going. There 1000-1500 dollar Gibsons (LP specials, faded series, firebird special etc) have easily some of the worst fret jobs, paint, finishing ive seen on any guitar. You should get what you pay for and for 1000-1500 bucks there are so many other companies making better guitars....and many of them overseas. The sad thing is people think, hey i can buy a les paul now because its finally affordable. Thank you for saying the exact thing I've said for years. If you have to go through a ton of Gibsons to find one made right... Having said that, a Gibson made right is fab, but.... No wonder PRS guitars are so popular today. The typical off the rack Fender *today* is superior for construction. (In the 70s that wasn't true). A Jazz/Chord Melody Master-my former instructor www.robertconti.com (FKA GuitarPlayerSoCal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I've gotta agree with ya, Mike and Carl! Very true. Even my main-squeeze- currently pictured in my avatar-image- has some buggy quality and craftsmanship issues. It was only because enough of what I wanted in an LP still came through, and at the right price ("used", but only pre-owned for about a month and barely played at all) that I bought it. I had played LPs in shops for more than a decade, only finding wonky ones, ones I didn't quite like the sound of, or a few nice ones that I couldn't afford! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Madness Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Ive got both but am loyal to neither. I will say this though, and its probably gonna upset the hard core Gibson guys, Gibson has got one of the worst QA/QC program going. There 1000-1500 dollar Gibsons (LP specials, faded series, firebird special etc) have easily some of the worst fret jobs, paint, finishing ive seen on any guitar. You should get what you pay for and for 1000-1500 bucks there are so many other companies making better guitars....and many of them overseas. The sad thing is people think, hey i can buy a les paul now because its finally affordable. Unfortunately, nowadays the praised business models are such that a company like Gibson is commended for having been able to figure out how much they can get away with, both in terms of lower quality and higher prices, while being able to keep milking a reputable name earned in a long ago era thanks to savvy marketing. It's a sad world indeed when pride and honor go out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Gibson has got one of the worst QA/QC program going. There 1000-1500 dollar Gibsons (LP specials, faded series, firebird special etc) have easily some of the worst fret jobs, paint, finishing ive seen on any guitar. And the affordable ES137s are just embarrassing. Horrible finish, bad fret jobs, crappy paint. Every budget Carlo Robelli, Washburn, Oscar Schmidt, Ibanez Artcore, etc, I've run across in the last few years is much better detailed than the low end Gibson crap. Amazing. Scott Fraser Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 The typical off the rack Fender *today* is superior for construction. (In the 70s that wasn't true). I don't know. I've picked up a lot of Strats & Teles, both USA & MIMs that had really awful fret finishing. Scott Fraser Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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