Dave Scepter Posted March 18 Posted March 18 I wonder what the differences are between that 50th anniversary MS and my 92-94 Rudolph Schenker Signature V?.. i'd like to check one out, but will not be buying at $17K 😳 5 Quote
RobB Posted March 18 Posted March 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dave Scepter said: I wonder what the differences are between that 50th anniversary MS and my 92-94 Rudolph Schenker Signature V? Wire ABR Blunt headstock, volute, Schallers T-Tops Im sure I’ve missed something. Your V is pretty sick, brah! I like it better than this GCS version. I have a Burny/Fenandes and a Greco MSV, both early 80s. No need to scratch that particular itch. Edited March 18 by RobB 3 1 Quote
RobB Posted March 18 Posted March 18 (edited) I wonder if the GCS MSVs’ values will tank the way the Kirk Hamster Vs did? 50 signed/#’ed is a pretty limited edition. They forgot the brass nut: Edited March 18 by RobB 5 1 Quote
KevBower Posted March 18 Posted March 18 One of my rare claims to fame is that I have history with the original which was still all-black at the time. It was 1975 so I'd only be 16 years old. In my town, there was an old 1920's dance hall which had been converted into a swanky nightclub which was always stone-dead empty on a Thursday night, so the club owner decided to experiment with a 'Rock Night' featuring a live band. One of these bands was UFO, unknown to practically everyone in the place at the time, but just having released their seminal 'Force It' record. MS was playing a black Gibson V which was subsequently painted by his roadie in the famous two-tone scheme using masking tape and a white rattlecan. Andy (Sneap) and myself talked to MS about this over several backstage beers we shared with hin at a festival we played (Leyendas Del Rock in Alicante, Spain) and he confirmed that it was the same guitar. He told us that he still had it, that he'd never part with it, and that it would never go back out on the road because it was too special and too precious a part of his history to risk being damaged. He also said that it was still the best-sounding V he'd ever played. He also referred to his then-current Dean V's as 'throwaways' .......... 10 1 Quote
Hackubus Posted March 18 Posted March 18 For those in the know, how in the heck do they do that two tone pickguard? That's always fascinated me. Quote
RobB Posted March 18 Posted March 18 8 minutes ago, Hackubus said: For those in the know, how in the heck do they do that two tone pickguard? Cut two pickguards (white and black, obviously) in half. Join the halves together on the back with a strip of paper packing tape(!). Tie them together with pickguard rings/screws. I’m not sure if this is how it is done with the Gibsons, but both of my MIJs are done like this. You know how the Japanese are about accuracy in replica guitars, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case. 4 Quote
Hackubus Posted March 18 Posted March 18 (edited) 34 minutes ago, RobB said: Cut two pickguards (white and black, obviously) in half. Join the halves together on the back with a strip of paper packing tape(!). Tie them together with pickguard rings/screws. I’m not sure if this is how it is done with the Gibsons, but both of my MIJs are done like this. You know how the Japanese are about accuracy in replica guitars, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case. Clever! Thank you! Edited March 18 by Hackubus 1 Quote
Saul Goodman Posted March 19 Author Posted March 19 14 hours ago, KevBower said: One of my rare claims to fame is that I have history with the original which was still all-black at the time. It was 1975 so I'd only be 16 years old. In my town, there was an old 1920's dance hall which had been converted into a swanky nightclub which was always stone-dead empty on a Thursday night, so the club owner decided to experiment with a 'Rock Night' featuring a live band. One of these bands was UFO, unknown to practically everyone in the place at the time, but just having released their seminal 'Force It' record. MS was playing a black Gibson V which was subsequently painted by his roadie in the famous two-tone scheme using masking tape and a white rattlecan. Andy (Sneap) and myself talked to MS about this over several backstage beers we shared with hin at a festival we played (Leyendas Del Rock in Alicante, Spain) and he confirmed that it was the same guitar. He told us that he still had it, that he'd never part with it, and that it would never go back out on the road because it was too special and too precious a part of his history to risk being damaged. He also said that it was still the best-sounding V he'd ever played. He also referred to his then-current Dean V's as 'throwaways' .......... Great history there. Nice to see you, Kevin. 1 Quote
Brooks Posted March 21 Posted March 21 On 3/17/2026 at 9:55 PM, RobB said: I have a Burny/Fenandes Lemme see 3 Quote
Devnor Posted March 23 Posted March 23 On 3/17/2026 at 8:02 PM, Dave Scepter said: I wonder what the differences are Murphy lab and custom paint. They scanned the original guitar to duplicate the neck. Also, a custom flight case, medallion thingy and exclusivity of the 50 pc run. Getcha pull! Quote
RobB Posted March 23 Posted March 23 16 minutes ago, Brooks said: Kickarse Rob Tanx, mang. I’ve got a pair or Pariah T-Tops and a new wiring harness going in this weekend (I hope). 2 Quote
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