Edwards re-launched their Gibson models!

So yesterday I finally found some time to familiarise myself with the guitar and carry out the planned modifications and a setup. I installed an EMG 81 at the bridge and a 66 at the neck, as well as Gotoh locking tuners. At first I was a little bit confused to find that the guitar sounded a bit muffled, as if the tone control had been turned down a bit. On closer inspection, I discovered that the two lower saddles on the bridge were mounted the other way round - with the slanted side facing the string exit at the front [Edit: this seems to be common with narrower TOM bridges]. As a result, the two lower strings sounded darker than usual. I then reversed the saddles et voilà - problem solved. The action was set quite high at the factory, which was an easy fix. After adjusting the intonation and a few hours of playing, I am now completely in love with the guitar. I paid a total of 1060 EUR, including shipping and import duties, and I can't imagine getting a similarly great instrument for that price on the regular German market.

IMG_0976.jpeg

IMG_0975.jpeg
 
Last edited:
TheTrueZoltan! said:
So yesterday I finally found some time to familiarise myself with the guitar and carry out the planned modifications and a setup. I installed an EMG 81 at the bridge and a 66 at the neck, as well as Gotoh locking tuners. At first I was a little bit confused to find that the guitar sounded a bit muffled, as if the tone control had been turned down a bit. On closer inspection, I discovered that the two lower saddles on the bridge were mounted the other way round - with the slanted side facing the string exit at the front. As a result, the two lower strings sounded darker than usual. I then reversed the saddles et voilà - problem solved. The action was set quite high at the factory, which was an easy fix. After adjusting the intonation and a few hours of playing, I am now completely in love with the guitar. I paid a total of 1060 EUR, including shipping and import duties, and I can't imagine getting a similarly great instrument for that price on the regular German market.

View attachment 34397
View attachment 34398
Click to expand...
That's a lovely looking beast! :rawk
 
TheTrueZoltan! said:
So yesterday I finally found some time to familiarise myself with the guitar and carry out the planned modifications and a setup. I installed an EMG 81 at the bridge and a 66 at the neck, as well as Gotoh locking tuners. At first I was a little bit confused to find that the guitar sounded a bit muffled, as if the tone control had been turned down a bit. On closer inspection, I discovered that the two lower saddles on the bridge were mounted the other way round - with the slanted side facing the string exit at the front [Edit: this seems to be common with narrower TOM bridges]. As a result, the two lower strings sounded darker than usual. I then reversed the saddles et voilà - problem solved. The action was set quite high at the factory, which was an easy fix. After adjusting the intonation and a few hours of playing, I am now completely in love with the guitar. I paid a total of 1060 EUR, including shipping and import duties, and I can't imagine getting a similarly great instrument for that price on the regular German market.

View attachment 34397
View attachment 34398
Click to expand...

Nice call on the Chrome covers. :chef
 
How are you guys buying your Edward’s online? I looked into going through Ishibashi several years ago and it involved emailing them. Just curious if the process has changed.

I always kick myself for not buying this Edward’s LP Special while I was in Japan.
 
bikescene said:
How are you guys buying your Edward’s online? I looked into going through Ishibashi several years ago and it involved emailing them. Just curious if the process has changed.

I always kick myself for not buying this Edward’s LP Special while I was in Japan.
Click to expand...

Got mine via Gakkido on Reverb, dude Jun there got many LP's over to the US last year!
 
bikescene said:
How are you guys buying your Edward’s online? I looked into going through Ishibashi several years ago and it involved emailing them. Just curious if the process has changed.

I always kick myself for not buying this Edward’s LP Special while I was in Japan.
Click to expand...

I have been hunting a Special, or a Junior of some sort. Specifically a Double Cut. :love

I don't have a P90 based guitar at the moment and the thirst is strong. :guiness
 
la szum said:
I have been hunting a Special, or a Junior of some sort. Specifically a Double Cut. :love

I don't have a P90 based guitar at the moment and the thirst is strong. :guiness
Click to expand...
The real Gibson is still good for a Special or junior and not expensive. I think Edwards scores big on standards, customs and 335s with customs probably being the biggest relative bargain.
 
The only DC I see from Gibson with P90s is the Rick Beato Sig Model and there
is no fucking way I am buying one of them. :hmm

No offense, Rick. I only have the minimum amount of credibility left to squander,
and it ain't being spent on you. :rofl
 
la szum said:
The only DC I see from Gibson with P90s is the Rick Beato Sig Model and there
is no fucking way I am buying one of them. :hmm

No offense, Rick. I only have the minimum amount of credibility left to squander,
and it ain't being spent on you. :rofl
Click to expand...

I heard it even comes with a double denim hardcase and black t-shirt covered gigbag.
 
I wonder if Gibson calls the colour on the Beato Sig Model Lester "Double Denim?"


Nope. Just checked. "Blue Mist." :idk

I would have gone with "Blue Mist From Clouds Of Double Denim." :rollsafe
 
Can anyone who has an Edwards and calipers measure the neck at the 1st and 12th fret next time you change strings?

I've played Tokais so know what the neck shape feels like. I've never seen an Edwards on the flesh and don't want to order one blind without knowing anything about the neck.
 
TheTrueZoltan! said:
Well heellooo one and all. My name is Ryan, my friends call me Fluff. Welcome to this episode of Rate or Roast my Rig.

The cupboard on the right is a mess. I don’t see an Edwards here. And no dog. I‘m giving this two out of five beards.
Click to expand...
les-paul-with-tongue-out-by-gene-martin-david-smith.jpg


ah but what would a knock off LP thread be w/o a real fuggin Les Paul Custom that is Mr. Chugga-roo.
After all its about LES PAULS.
I didn't know you were into housekeeping yer OCD is showing.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

laxu
Japan guitar store report, August 2024
2
Replies
37
Views
1K
Orvillain
Orvillain
mavrick102000
Stopped by the local GC today
Replies
0
Views
590
mavrick102000
mavrick102000
F
I think I'm going all digital with my Boss GT-1000Core. (TL;dr)
2 3
Replies
42
Views
6K
JCW308
JCW308
Back
Top