srvwannab Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 If I recall, the standard that was using was discussed was something to the effect of, if somebody were to see a band in a bar, or a guitar hanging in a music store, would they confuse the PRS Singlecut for a Les Paul. Aside from both being single cutaway solid body guitars, I didn't think they looked very much alike. I just saw one of these models for sale on The Gear Page. I had two thoughts, first- this is the first Gibson in a long time that floored me by its looks, and second, it looks like a freaking PRS. Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disturber Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 The placement of the pick up selector looks p r e t t y weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerteddybear Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Well, I see doublecut with rosewood board and 3+3 tuners, I think Hamer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy-UK Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 The blue makes it look so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchee Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Look at the write-up in the 'Extras' section: " Each Tak Matsumoto DC Standard Flame Top—exclusive to Japan—includes a black Custom Shop hardshell case, a Certificate of Authenticity, adjustment literature, and is covered by Gibson’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and 24/7/365 Customer Service." Methinks that, if this guitar is 'exclusive to Japan', then maybe that's how Gibson is getting around any PRS lawsuits, partly because the Japanese market is notorious with being fast and loose for 'borrowing' looks and features from other well-known products: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-Custom/Tak-Matsumoto-DC-Standard-Flame-Top.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveL Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I don't think that's the case... The local Gibson rep had a black version of that DC standard body style (think a les paul std features but in that shape) and he was as proud as can be about it... I played it, thought it was pleasant enough. but it was probably a ringer and had extra time on the set-up... just thought the mix of the slightly more modern body with the typical Gibson headstock just looked odd to me. BTW: On mylespaul.. some posters are talking about some crazy discounts on some newly released 2015 juniors and specials from Sam Ash (the one's with the metal nuts). I always suspected that Gibson was still sitting on some of the unsold 2015 stuff. Kind of makes me wonder what other unsold stuff they're holding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfun75 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Looks nothing like a PRS in my opinion. On the other hand, the new PRSi with stop bar/bridge configs look more like a Les Paul than the singlecuts from the lawsuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvwannab Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, 0054 said: Looks terrible, bad all the way around, and probably way more expensive than its worth So I guess your saying that you kinda' like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvwannab Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Here is a pic of the one for sale on TGP- not saying I'd buy it- but, I think it is pretty...and kind of looks like a Custom 22 with an artist package... edited to add- the knobs look like they were placed in the dark, and the pickup switch looks really wrong - in fact, I think removing the pickup switch ring would help...but, I would like it more than anything Gibson is making right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 They should have put a firebird headstock on it, or an explorer style one. The headstock just doesn't fit with the rest of it, aesthetically. Tak Matsumoto has had a bunch of pretty guitars in that same config though, both epiphone and Gibson. He pretty much is their go to guy in the Japanese market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I agree about the headstock needing to be different. Firebird would be cool, but a stylized version of it. Or, maybe a different take on the 4 x 2 headstock. I also think the switch would need to move to at least complete the control quad that looks like someone took out a pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Whether or not it actually imparts the PRS vibe, it appears to be an attempt by Gibson to do so. The switch on the upper horn and the trio of controls just look goofy. One might surmise that Tak specified the layout that way. His prerogative. The traditional open book headstock on any of these newer body styles makes for an odd looking package. The FB headstock would have matched the overall aesthetic infinitely better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorrow Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Well, for me this isn't about liking it or not. The switch at that position was probably by Matsumoto's specs. The classic headstock is an aesthetic distraction. But... does this guitar make me think PRS? Hell, YES! Abso-fuck*ng-lutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I like the shape. Top seems pretty nice. Poker chip and knob placement not so much. The headstock doesn't bother me one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veatch Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 The switch placement is fine - matter of choice I guess. The poker chip looks terrible, though. Yes, the controls look very odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hbom Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 It's blue. So it must be .........hmmmmm. I couldn't finish the sentence. So I guess even the color doesn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devnor Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Killer guitar. I would rock that thing. It looks nothing like a PRS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Nice-looking guitar. Needs dots. Crown inlays look weird without binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velorush Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 That whole idea (double cut, switch on upper bout) done correctly, the 594: Oh yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 7 hours ago, velorush said: That whole idea (double cut, switch on upper bout) done correctly, the 594: Oh yes! Yeah, to me, the switch on the upper bout of a double cut looks off no matter who makes it. The pickup model etching being upside down on the bridge pickup doesn't help. The rest of it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 On 19.8.2017 at 9:04 PM, Bennyboy-UK said: The blue makes it look so good ... and sound even better! Both are very nice guitars though quite different. With the same pickups they might sound quite the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Without the poker chip, it kind of reminds me of a Baker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velorush Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 8 hours ago, scottcald said: Yeah, to me, the switch on the upper bout of a double cut looks off no matter who makes it. The pickup model etching being upside down on the bridge pickup doesn't help. The rest of it looks great. My first exposure to the idea (double cut with the switch on the upper bout) was a CO Hamer Artist someone here has (sorry, can't recall and Googling with all my might revealed no photos). At first sight it seemed to me very: But the more I looked at it the cooler it looked. I really (really) like the PRS 594, but of course my affinity is based purely aesthetics as I've never had opportunity to play one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerhead Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 There's this one (not sure whose it is): The Gibson isn't that bad. The poker chip is a bit much and the control layout looks like Jeff Healey was in charge, but otherwise it's much better than some of their recent offerings. I prefer the LP switch location to that of Hamer's. To me it's more natural, but I've played a Les Paul for more years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veatch Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 It has always felt more natural to me for the switch up where it is on a Les Paul. Easier to swipe at, even though it is further away. I'm pretty sure opinions may vary... EAT - didn't see hamerhead's post. Pretty much, "yeah what he said..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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