Welcome to the Gibson Bunker...

herb · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

Actually, if you read the text in my post at the top of that picture, I said it was Eric playing a Firebird I. Wink

AjayTele · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject:

I am still in awe of the two Marshall Stacks he has there... Shocked

herb · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject:

Yes, Eric had two 100 watt Plexis every time I saw him with Cream. And Hendrix always had three 200 watt Majors when I saw him, but I think one was a backup in case the others failed (which they frequently did!); if I remember right. Eric's were patched together. They were quite loud in those days; I'm surprised Eric can even hear!

AjayTele · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:53 pm Post subject:

The Firebird arrived. Upon close inspection, I think it's been refinished, which is a little disappointing becasue it wasn't described as such by the seller. Still, the price was pretty reasonable, so not a huge deal. If it was a vintage instrument, it WOULD be a big deal, but it's not.

It does play very nicely, although it's a bit weird. It sits on the guitar strap in an unusually forward position (compared to say LP or Teles), and it is physically a huge guitar.

The tuners are weird too...

AjayTele · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject:

Lookee at what I found today... Rolling Eyes

1968 Gibson Melody Maker Cool

AjayTele · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject:

OK, I now have photos of the Explorer...

It's a 2007 "Guitar of the Week" special, week #43. Very tasty.

(yes Herb, it does have the Trem arm...)

herb · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:26 am Post subject:

Very nice! Cool

Glad it has the arm! Wink

Captain Bb · Little Guppy Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 32 Location: UK

Now, that thing would make a nice coffee table Wink

SAguitar · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject:

Or, just a great guitar if you've got the cajones to play one! Laughing

AjayTele · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

It certainly has an interesting sound... much darker than an LP. Shocked

Maybe that's the 59 Replica PuPs?? Confused

herb · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject:

If that has Classic 57's in it or Burstbuckers to replicate the original '58's, they won't make it sound darker. Probably the mahogany/Korina body with no maple cap. Now if it has ceramics in it, it will be stronger and darker!

AjayTele · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:46 pm Post subject:

I'll find out what's in it and get back to you... Wink

AjayTele · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:56 am Post subject:

The Explorer has Classic '57 Humbuckers, according to the spec sheet.

OK, a new arrival in the Bunker. It's a really cute guitar, short scale (about 23"), but with a seriously great playability and sound....

1968 Gibson Melody Maker

AjayTele · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:58 am Post subject:

A couple more photos... Wink

SAguitar · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:07 am Post subject:

That's way too cool, Ajay! I reminds me very little of a Fender Music Master that I have. Well, they both have one pickup and a short scale. On mine, the neck is so thin down by the nut that I can't even fret just one string at a time. The strings are too close together!