NGD (NHC)

[Brooks]

My Mom passed July 4th after a long bout w/ alzheimers, she would have been 94 next month. She left a few bucks behind, so I spent about twice what I typically spend on a guitar (that I really didn't need ). I owned an Epiphone 339 awhile back, I liked the smaller sized body, but eventually moved it on after awhile, as we do. I found this custom shop 359, basically a cosmetically upgraded 339 w/ a blingy top, plek fret job, and tight setup. Damn sexy, plays and sounds great. It's got whats called a 60/30 neck (or 30/60?) which is a slightly thicker 60s slim taper, but smaller than their 50s neck spec. Took the pickguard off today. Very cool.

 

[RobB]

Beautiful, Brooks. A fitting tribute to your mom. RIP Mrs Kaplan. 

 

[Brooks]

Quick family pic;

Partscaster, China-Berger, 359, Firefly baritone (w/ bass strings), Ibby George Benson 

 

[JGale]

Nice. How does the Ibanez stack up ‘gainst the 359?

 

[Brooks]

Nice. How does the Ibanez stack up ‘gainst the 359?

Not quite apples to oranges, maybe tangerines to oranges? The fully hollow big body Ibby has that round airy chime, similar to Kenny Burrells tone. The Gibson is more like a softer rounder LP. The quality is close, which says a lot about this $1200 Ibbys bang for buck, and how inflated the Gibson brand is. Don't get me wrong, the Gibson is fookin' nice, but not ~3 times nicer, not even twice as nice.

 

[LucSulla]

That Chinberger just hiding back there like me at a alumni board reception. 

 

[hamerhead]

Sorry to hear about your Mom, Brooks. It's always harder than you expect....

Great guitar. Love the size. I had the Epi version for awhile. How does the CS Gibby compare?

 

[burningyen]

Condolences. That's a beautiful guitar. Hope it brings you good memories.

 

[Brooks]

Great guitar. Love the size. I had the Epi version for awhile. How does the CS Gibby compare?

My Epiphone was cool but didn't come close to the quality. The playability and tone were kinda close but not the same.

Don't remember the Epi being neck heavy, the 359 isn't, but I use wide leather straps. Don't remember the Epi being heavy overall, but the 359 is ~8.2 lbs, that's heavy for me, I have a bad back and the other 2 that I gig with (partscaster, Ibby) are ~6lbs. One of my regular gigs is 2 hours instead of 3, I will try the 359 there 1st.

 

[Brooks]

Used it on the last 2 gigs, very pleased with it. Here's pics from yesterday (2nd pic my pal said "guitar hero pose!", ha).

EDIT  - Got a giant padded strap off of Amazon for $25, it makes a big difference. "Ribs for her, protection for you", haha 

 

[Brooks]

Kinda disappointed there's no comments on my Yngwie shirt

 

[kizanski]

Kinda disappointed there's no comments on my Yngwie shirt

We were distracted by the utter disregard for the No Shorts on Stage rule.

 

[Feynman]

That is such a beautiful guitar.  It suits you, and is in good hands.

 

[Biz Prof]

Kinda disappointed there's no comments on my Yngwie shirt

I couldn't discern whether it was an image of Yngwie J. Malmsteen or just Yngwie Malmsteen.

 

[Brooks]

It's kinda a euro death metal Yngwie print

 

[kizanski]

NO SHORTS ON STAGE!

 

[diablo175]

NO SHORTS ON STAGE!

Slayer and I would like to disagree.

 

[kizanski]

Slayer and I would like to disagree.

Unless your name in Angus, objection overruled. 

 

[diablo175]

Unless your name IS Angus, objection overruled. 

Overruling is invalidated: typo.

Sorry. I don't make the rules, just cite them when they suit my purposes.