OldG Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) I've had this since the early 90's,and it was well used when I got my hands on it (I'm guessing made in the '80's) and really love the feel and playability - but I found myself wishing for a neck pickup Gibson type sound... So, after acquiring a Les Paul to fill my needs - this needs to find a new home.. Condition is what could be described as 'road-worn' - it came to me already dinged and with a worn out bridge. There was some repaired damage to the first fret - but this hardly notices and doesn't affect playability at all. Otherwise, the jumbo frets show very little wear... I cleaned it and fitted an adjustable bridge to get the intonation sorted. I've recently fitted new Gibson 10's. Very loud unplugged and stays tuned for months on end - probably helped by the invisible neck join (looks like a thru neck but may be set). It has fantastic upper fret access, coil tappable 'bucker, adjustable brass nut... more info[url="http://www.gordonsmithguitars.com/products/category.php?id=1"] here[/url] These sell for £450 new - I'll take £250 due to the natural relic condition. Damn cheap for a British classic! Edited January 27, 2013 by OldG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Don't forget to mention the uber-wide nut width, to fit in clumsy bass players fingers ! I absolutely love Gordon Smiths, BTW ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RejectFly Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 wish i was a lefty have a bump on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='RejectFly' timestamp='1358466690' post='1939970'] wish i was a lefty have a bump on me [/quote] and again. That is mightily nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks fellas! and.......BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonlefty Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Really interested in this GS mate. Where are you based in the Uk? I'm in Bishops Stortford and currently snowned in, but work in Central London. Very interested. Rhys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Hi Rhys, I'm in Rushden (NN10) - after Iooking at the map, It seems Bishop Stortford is not so far - I'd be willing to meet around halfway (once the roads are useable,of course). Mick Edited January 24, 2013 by OldG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 On hold for Rhys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilby Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 See the power of multiple forum usage. Hope the sale goes through (I'm not after commission, honest !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Seems like I owe you a beer - thank you! Does this mean there is a forum for lefty guitarists, by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilby Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Not that I'm aware of. Lefty London is on TDPRI telecaster forum talking about a new guitar. £250 GS sticks in your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Ha... I'm a member there too! Didn't think to advertise on their board.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) NOW SOLD. Thanks again bumpers - and Gilby for your help. Edited January 27, 2013 by OldG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilby Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Hey, no worries. (It's nice to be nice !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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