Well said, and I would add that life would be boring if everyone had the same tastes. One of my friends loves gold hardware. I do not. That doesn't make him a dick, or me either.
Used to see these semi-frequently, but of course now that I'm actively hunting, there's nothing but crickets! If anyone has one to sell or has seen one for sale anywhere, I'm all ears. I really need to find a '91, '92, '93, or '94 Standard in cherry, darn it! :D
Thanks!
J
Hmm. Seems like some of us might be able to start compiling reference data and storing it where it can be linked to and available to anyone. I am beginning to take notes, and will try to remember to include footnotes for everything. It's going to be quite some time before I will have...
Just a general feeling that those were great years for Gibson, coupled with the fact that I'm replacing gear we used in a band during 1991-1994. Because of that, I'm only looking at guitars that existed during that time, hence the '94 cutoff. By 1988, I feel like there's enough separation from...
Hey, that's a great idea! I'll give it a whirl. I wonder why the benevolent overlords haven't been able to restore the accessibility. Seems like a database admin would be able to restore access to all that information pretty easily if it still exists. Thanks for the tip, drown!
I did read a few laments decrying the loss of the reference materials. I'm sure there was much gnashing of teeth when everything disappeared. I've enjoyed reading several of your posts, Biddlin, and I appreciate your reply.
Greetings, fellow Gibsonheads. I'm in the market for a 1988-94 SG Standard in Heritage Cherry. Definitely want a batwing pickguard, because I'm replacing a guitar that I had to sell many years ago and want it to be close to cosmetically identical.
The question I have is this: Does anyone...