Why Gibson Doesn't Suck Right Now.
by Jim · 2 Comments
So I put a post up about Gibson, then I see this.
The most stunning attribute of the new SG Carved Top–Autumn Burst (and there are many) is its highly figured maple top that rises unexpectedly from the traditional – yet still radical – dual-horned SG mahogany body shape, which is then given a gloss Autumn [...]
Why Gibson Sucks Right Now
by Jim · 6 Comments
Not my favourite brand this week, but in the interests of impartiality I will begin with a list of what I like about Gibson.
The Good:
Gibson is without doubt one of the most important and innovative brands when it comes to fretted instruments.
Gibson has made the world’s most sought after banjos and mandolins.
The Gibson Les Paul [...]
Guitar Repair: fret job on a 1970s Gibson Heritage
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There is a lot of satisfaction to be gained from an excellent fret job – both for the player, and the luthier. It is always a pleasure to work upon an instrument that is evidently well-played and well-loved. At the Jim Fleeting Guitars workshop, partial and complete refrets are a staple of our day-to-day repair [...]
Hello. My name is Jim Fleeting. At my workshop in Ripon, North Yorkshire, I create custom guitars and basses for customers around the UK and Europe. The Guardian describes me as one of the UK’s leading luthiers, which is nice of them. I built the UK’s first nine string bass and popped up in Guitarist and Guitar & Bass magazine, after winning an award from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust. I also head Jim Fleeting Guitars’ thriving repair shop.