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I've got a line on one of these, the older, original version with the HB in the bridge, not the newer models. The seller says the guitar was made in , but I'm pretty sure I read somewhere they were only made for two years, and Which one of us is wrong, me or the seller? Also, what would be a good price for the guitar, assuming it's in original condition? They also did a Gary Moore one.. I had one for a while..

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MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends hours testing products to help you choose the best music-making gear for you. Find out more about how we test. Run your hand over the lumpy, carved maple cap and the sensation is partly organic, partly school woodwork project. The same is true for the weight-relieved chambered mahogany back, complete with Perspex control cavity covers, which at least prove that the BFG wasn't wired by a year-old with his school tie toasting on the soldering iron. Still, the rounded fifties profile is a comfortable, reassuring place to be, beginning the BFG's considerable charms as a player. Likewise, well finished frets and the inch radius rosewood 'board will feel like home to Gibson regulars, despite the lack of binding and position markers - at least there are no poorly finished nibs here to catch the strings. Also, the nut is cut noticeably high for the low E string especially, meaning intonation and tuning issues at the first fret until you have it tweaked. And no truss rod cover? Call us old fashioned, but it just looks plain wrong.

Gibson bfg

Les Paul Electric Guitars by Gibson. The legendary BFG models are making a huge comeback in , with the new lineup having two Les Paul-shaped models. Worn Ebony is the name of the only available color option. Other notable features include a mahogany neck rounded profile, satin finish , fret granadillo fingerboard Gibson BFG Humbuckers hasn't been rated yet. You rated stars out of 5, Remove it. This page contains information, pictures, videos, user generated reviews, automatically generated review and videos about Gibson BFG Humbuckers but we do not warrant the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on our web site. Some reviews are automatically generated generated by using verbal representation of publicly available numeric rating information musicians entered while writing review of Gibson BFG Humbuckers.

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I masked off the fingerboard, then lightly sanded it with grit sandpaper couldn't find any , but is plenty fine enough. Was an awesome guitar but the neck was too fat for me.. Or try an 18 BFG and see if you like it as is. LocoTex Senior Member. GM was rounded '50s:. BKS Senior Member. Thanks for the info, definitely gonna have to give it a try, if I can find the stuff Edited March 31, by cooltouch. Just a quick follow up. Anyone tried more than one type and have any comments? Looked great, except that I couldn't see the side fretboard markers anymore. Posted March 26, edited. My '18 is gorgeous Joined Sep 28, Messages 54 Reaction score Thanks for that.

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It has a rounded neck, which is chunkier than the rounded neck on my CM. That suggests a 60s slim Or try an 18 BFG and see if you like it as is. Rabs, that's a good idea. If not, I'd recommend you go to a a shoe repair facility, or a leather crafts store, and ask what they use for leather dye. Posted March 21, edited. Fortunately, I found one at a local Guitar Center, so quick like a bunny rabbit, I scooted over there and grabbed it. Replies 18 Views Joe, Fiebing's is actually very easy to use. The 18 has the Ultra Modern weight relief, which means it weighs significantly less than my LP CM, even thought the CM has a significantly thinner body than a regular LP, but no weight relief. I've played classical for many years and I like that clean look. I think this one had some sort of weight relief and remember it being heavier than the ' Similar threads. Joe M Posted March 15,