Speaking of Gibson

[ibmorjamn]

I just saw a local guy has a couple of guitars of interest but I am only trading at this point.
He has a 1996 Gem Studio Amethyst.
I never heard of them but it has cream p90’s.
Very interesting looking guitar but what I don’t know is if I want to trade my 1990 heavy azz ebony studio. And if he would want the trade?

 

[DirtySteve]

Oh man, I'd jump on that! ...but that's me.

 

[fitz]

pics?

 

[ibmorjamn]

pics?

Oh, yes.

 

[fitz]

That's a sweet looking LP.

but what I don’t know is if I want to trade my 1990 heavy azz ebony studio

And the ebony?

 

[ibmorjamn]

Ebony , old heavy.

 

[ibmorjamn]

The Gem back of headstock.

 

[ibmorjamn]

I like the look, pickups ?

 

[ibmorjamn]

This guy is the only one so far that cranked the pickups!

 

[fitz]

I like the look, pickups ?

I've never played good P-90's - just junk ones.
Making me wonder again about swapping out the minis in my Deluxe.

 

[DirtySteve]

I've never played good P-90's - just junk ones.
Making me wonder again about swapping out the minis in my Deluxe.

I'd keep the mini in the neck if it was mine, but yeah, a P90 in the bridge! Mr Alvin Youngblood Hart recommended an SD Vintage P90 to me and man was he right, it's the best sounding P90 I've played.

 

[Brian Krashpad]

I had a chance to get exactly that model guitar, used, a long time ago. For cheap, around 5 or 6 Benjamins, iirc. But... purple.

So I dithered.

And lost the chance.

Were it not the amethyst, I would think that the Gem was worth a bit more than your Studio, given that Gems were a relatively limited run. And have P-90s, which have come back into fashion (I myself am a huge fan). Versus other Studios, which are a dime a dozen.

BUT ... purple. So there's an argument that that particular Gem is in the least popular color/finish, and thus really not worth any more than a regular Studio.

Fwiw/ymmv.

 

[DirtySteve]

This guy is the only one so far that cranked the pickups!

I really like that green color.

 

[DirtySteve]

Oh by the way...thanks for the GAS...NOT!

Seriously, I think I want to turn my P90 Melody Maker into a P90 Studio. I've been thinking about it for a while now, that's why I haven't routed the pickup cavity deeper yet so I can fit the SD Vintage P90 in it. The MM is a thin body and the routes aren't very deep. I really would rather find a Studio and put it in there. I'd look for a Special, but I really want an arch top.

 

[fitz]

Ebony , old heavy.

From what I've read, the Gems are heavy too.

Are the chrome rings original?
My HP edition Firebird has chrome rings and knobs.
(I ditched that stupid robo-tuner gizmo for some Steinbergers)

Just an opinion, but if you're looking to trade, some stock hardware and the pickguard may appeal to a wider audience.

 

[DirtySteve]

I'd black it all out and lose the pickguard and the poker chip.

That's my new thing, I've removed the poker chips on my LPs. lol

 

[fitz]

I'd black it all out and lose the pickguard and the poker chip.

That's my new thing, I've removed the poker chips on my LPs. lol

I'm all for making a guitar look the way you want it to.
Just a suggestion that a stock configuration might be more appealing for sale or trade.

 

[DirtySteve]

I'm all for making a guitar look the way you want it to.
Just a suggestion that a stock configuration might be more appealing for sale or trade.

I was talking about the Gem if he gets it.

 

[ibmorjamn]

From what I've read, the Gems are heavy too.

Are the chrome rings original?
My HP edition Firebird has chrome rings and knobs.
(I ditched that stupid robo-tuner gizmo for some Steinbergers)

Just an opinion, but if you're looking to trade, some stock hardware and the pickguard may appeal to a wider audience.

No, it has brand new black plastic rings. I also have the black knobs it came with and pick guard. I have lost interest in the guitar . Mainly due to the harsh pickups.

 

[fitz]

I have lost interest in the guitar . Mainly due to the harsh pickups.

490's?