Gonna go look at one tonight....
Gibson Wildwood Spec 50's Goldtop Standard:
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OP
Yes....but if I don't have the usual Gibson problems that I've experienced, like neck angle errors, humped fretboards, noisy electronics, etc., then it's not such an issue to me.
Amp Mad Scientist
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How do you tell a wildwood from a non-wildwood?
Can you judge it by the wildness?
OP
Ok,
So I played this Wildwood Spec Les Paul and I have to say that it was really, really nice. Beautiful finishe, felt really solid...I also liked the big neck, but even though I could not find a single flaw with it, somehow, the guitar just didn't "grab" me...if that makes sense???
I can't put my finger on it, and as I said, there was nothing wrong with it.
Does that make any sense to any of you???
So I played this Wildwood Spec Les Paul and I have to say that it was really, really nice. Beautiful finishe, felt really solid...I also liked the big neck, but even though I could not find a single flaw with it, somehow, the guitar just didn't "grab" me...if that makes sense???
I can't put my finger on it, and as I said, there was nothing wrong with it.
Does that make any sense to any of you???
67plexi
Ambassador of Amps
57 and 58 LPS had the small thin frets as far as 1957 RI are boat anchors in the reissue line next is the 1958 over weight
the 1959 and 1960 reissue are the weight selected wood and command a higher price.
Out of all the guitars for sale at Wildwood this would be my choice.
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the 1959 and 1960 reissue are the weight selected wood and command a higher price.
Out of all the guitars for sale at Wildwood this would be my choice.
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Jethro Rocker
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How are the Wildwood any different? Me no comprende.
OP
I'm not sure, but @67plexi should be able to tell us the differences.
I'm told that Wildwood guitars has Gibson custom make guitars to their specs with hand selected woods, etc.
syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
Obviously this is very psychological. Perhaps you just don't trust Gibson when considering your past experiences. You're expecting to discover some major flaws down the road that you don't see or feel right now. I recommend some frantic junk-rubbing to warm up the guitar for you...
Go straight to the jugular, 67plexi! This is a cream-of-the-crop LesPaul. Well done...Out of all the guitars for sale at Wildwood this would be my choice.
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Amp Mad Scientist
Ambassador of Heresy
Apparently Gibson custom makes guitars in collaboration with Wildwood Music.
syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
Exclusive to the vendors who engage in custom shop specs. Sweetwater, Musicians Friends/Guitar Center, Music Zoo, Wildwood, and others, do this regularly.
gball
Ambassador of Boogie
I've never heard of or seen listed on their site a Wildwood Select with a goldtop (or any other opaque) finish. All other things being equal I think I'd buy it for the rarity if nothing else.
Their thing with the select line is they pick out the maple wood used for the tops, so it's gotta be ultra rare for one to have a solid finish over the flames.
Their thing with the select line is they pick out the maple wood used for the tops, so it's gotta be ultra rare for one to have a solid finish over the flames.
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Jethro Rocker
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Oh i get it. Custom shop amd made to measure guitars. Wildwood is simpy a dealer that has access to this.
gball
Ambassador of Boogie
Wildwood is a really great dealer. I've bought several guitars there and always the absolute best, first-class service.
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Doubtful they can ship a Gibson to Canada, what with the dealer agreements and all, but a first-class operation.
OP
It was one like this one...
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SG John
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When I saw you were trying out a '58 spec, I said no way. If you did buy it, we'd be seeing complaints of killing the frets a week from now.
OP
Well, @SG John , I don't like to be - I don't think anyone likes to be - labeled as a "complainer" per se, but ya, some things do bug me. I'm sure you can relate to some degree.
I tend to wipe out the frets in about 3 months of playing daily. These are the frets on my 2016 Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute after 3 months.
Just curious...what kind of fret life are you getting from nickel-silver???
I love the Jescar Gold Evo Fretwire. It's shown no wear whatsoever in over 9 months of daily use, but I can't get that from the factory on a Les Paul...
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OP
Nope. Only custom shop or artist customs, but not regular production...according to Gibson Artist Relations Rep.