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Gibson Sonex Series Nashville, TN, U.S.A. Available 1980 to 1985 Standard Colors: Ebony, Candy Apple Red, Silverburst, White, Antique Fireburst. Pick Ups: 2 High Output Humbuckers. Body: Resonwood. Neck: Hardwood. Fingerboard: Rosewood. Number of Frets: 22. Scale Length: 24 ¾ inches. Options: Bolt-On Neck Gold "Sonex" Logo Decal Multi-phonic Body Construction Single Cutaway Design Tune-0-Matic Bridge Stop-bar Tailpiece Double-sided Finger Rest Chrome Plated Tuners Black Plastics Black Pickguard Black Speed Knobs Two Volume Controls Two Tone Controls 3-Position Toggle Switch Original List Price: 299.00-419.00
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| Quality: | 9 | Features: | 8 | Sound: | 9 | Playability: | 10 | Value: | 10 | Overall: | 9.20 |
Review by: Jeremy from Lafayette, LA, Jul 10 2007 10:23PM
Price Originally Paid: $160.00
Jeremy's Style: Hard Rock
Mine is a 1982 edition. I bought this thing 5 years ago in a pawn shop. It needed a lot of work including a SERIOUS cleaning/reconditioning and professional refret. I had it painted in what can best be described in "apocalyptic fantasy themes" due to the SEVERE neglect...but now it plays like a dream.
This guitar is a testimony to the quality that Gibson was known for. It has lasted for 25 years as an obvious workhorse and with luck will last a while longer. I can assure you that I will continue to play the HELL out of this thing for as long as I can. No rest for the weary as they say...
Gibson built this thing to last, and it has. The tone is fantastic, good and rich tone which Gibson is known for. Very similar to that of the Les Paul. In fact, if you were to play a new Les Paul Standard and the Sonex 180 Deluxe through the same rig (which I have had the opportunity to do), I think that the Sonex sounds better. The tone is literally perfect. At least in my opinion. I am also happy to say that after 25 years, the original "Dirtyfingers" pickups have finally crapped out and I opted to replace them with the Seymore Duncan JB/Jazz combo. Now it really screams!
Not to repeat myself, but it is hard to imagine that this guitar was introduced as a "beginner" guitar. Compared to modern-day "beginner" entries from Gibson, the Sonex 180 Deluxe beats the pants off of the new generation of Les Paul Studio Mahogany and SG faded. Sorry, but it's true.
This guitar is a testimony to the quality that Gibson was known for. It has lasted for 25 years as an obvious workhorse and with luck will last a while longer. I can assure you that I will continue to play the HELL out of this thing for as long as I can. No rest for the weary as they say...
Gibson built this thing to last, and it has. The tone is fantastic, good and rich tone which Gibson is known for. Very similar to that of the Les Paul. In fact, if you were to play a new Les Paul Standard and the Sonex 180 Deluxe through the same rig (which I have had the opportunity to do), I think that the Sonex sounds better. The tone is literally perfect. At least in my opinion. I am also happy to say that after 25 years, the original "Dirtyfingers" pickups have finally crapped out and I opted to replace them with the Seymore Duncan JB/Jazz combo. Now it really screams!
Not to repeat myself, but it is hard to imagine that this guitar was introduced as a "beginner" guitar. Compared to modern-day "beginner" entries from Gibson, the Sonex 180 Deluxe beats the pants off of the new generation of Les Paul Studio Mahogany and SG faded. Sorry, but it's true.
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