Go Back   IceInSpace > General Astronomy > General Chat
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread
  #1  
Old 03-02-2016, 07:54 PM
Tandum's Avatar
Tandum (Robin)
Registered User

Tandum is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Wynnum West, Brisbane.
Posts: 4,166
Gibson Guitar Sale

Just a heads up if you haven't seen the tv adds.

Allans Billy Hyde stores are having a sale and Gibson guitars are going out the door cheapish.

I picked up an J35 Acoustic today for $1999 while RRP is $3299.

Mind you it looks like NOS (new old stock). This J35 was built in September 2013. But it's a Gibson Acoustic for under $2K
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-02-2016, 10:16 PM
xelasnave's Avatar
xelasnave
Gravity does not Suck

xelasnave is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Tabulam
Posts: 17,003
How does it sound?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-02-2016, 11:20 PM
Tandum's Avatar
Tandum (Robin)
Registered User

Tandum is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Wynnum West, Brisbane.
Posts: 4,166
They left me to bash on the J35 (mahogany side and back) , J29 (rosewood side and back) and the J15 (Walnut side and back). The three in my price range. I also bashed a hummingbird and a songwriter deluxe and well over $3K for them but still cheap. Lots of bling. I prefered the tone and neck shape of the J35 but all my mates tried pushing me to the rosewood J29 for tone, but I didn't like the neck or how it played, it wasn't for me.

I got a new one cheaper than a 2nd hand one off ebay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSV0KvxOvvI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp-SKew_dxc
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-02-2016, 09:55 PM
acropolite's Avatar
acropolite (Phil)
Registered User

acropolite is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Launceston Tasmania
Posts: 9,021
There's something about nice wood with strings attached, I'm a big fan of the Australian made Cole Clarks, my Fat Lady has Qld Bunya top and good old Tassie Blackwood sides and back.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-02-2016, 11:05 AM
AstralTraveller's Avatar
AstralTraveller (David)
Registered User

AstralTraveller is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wollongong
Posts: 3,819
A bloke I know had his 30yo Gibson 12 string stolen and he replaced it with a Cole Clark. I'm no great judge but it sounds nice to me. Very bright.

Nice to hear about the sale.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-02-2016, 11:24 AM
RickS's Avatar
RickS (Rick)
PI cult recruiter

RickS is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 10,584
I have way too many guitars already, Don't tempt me, Robin
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-02-2016, 02:17 PM
Tandum's Avatar
Tandum (Robin)
Registered User

Tandum is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Wynnum West, Brisbane.
Posts: 4,166
This is my 4th Rick. That's plenty, 2 electric and 2 acoustic.
The old Les Paul is away for a fret leveling so I needed another Gibson
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 06-02-2016, 12:17 AM
acropolite's Avatar
acropolite (Phil)
Registered User

acropolite is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Launceston Tasmania
Posts: 9,021
Quote:
bThis is my 4th Rick. That's plenty, 2 electric and 2 acoustic.
The old Les Paul is away for a fret leveling so I needed another Gibson
There's always room for one more...
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 06-02-2016, 06:17 PM
AstralTraveller's Avatar
AstralTraveller (David)
Registered User

AstralTraveller is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wollongong
Posts: 3,819
Quote:
Originally Posted by RickS View Post
I have way too many guitars already, Don't tempt me, Robin
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tandum View Post
This is my 4th Rick. That's plenty, 2 electric and 2 acoustic.
The old Les Paul is away for a fret leveling so I needed another Gibson
Quite right! Now it's time to get a couple of basses or perhaps a mandolin, octave mandolin (they're cool), banjo, dobro, ukulele or, if you like a challenge, a fiddle . There are lots and lots of boxes and strings to collect.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 06-02-2016, 06:32 PM
alpal's Avatar
alpal
Registered User

alpal is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3,784
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tandum View Post
Just a heads up if you haven't seen the tv adds.

Allans Billy Hyde stores are having a sale and Gibson guitars are going out the door cheapish.

I picked up an J35 Acoustic today for $1999 while RRP is $3299.

Mind you it looks like NOS (new old stock). This J35 was built in September 2013. But it's a Gibson Acoustic for under $2K
Isn't that what Jimmy Page played?

You could be the next Jimmy Page!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +10. The time is now 01:45 AM.

Powered by vBulletin Version 3.8.7 | Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Advertisement
Bintel
Advertisement