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Gibson V-Factor Faded Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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Manufacturer's Description for Gibson V-Factor Faded Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

Gibson USA has taken some of Gibson's classic traditional models and dressed them up - or in some cases dressed them down - with some unique new looks and features. The Faded V is built like the classic models with a Mahogany body, rounded Mahogany neck with an Ebony fingerboard. It's loaded with 496R/500T pickups for incredible tone. Other features include Pearloid dot neck inlays, chrome hardware, and green key tuners. This American-made Gibson includes a TKL padded gig bag. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Gibson products.

Body: Mahogany body

Neck/Profile: Mahogany, rounded

Fingerboard: Ebony

Frets: 22

Inlay: Pearloid dot

Scale: 24-3/4 in.

Nut Width: 1-11/16 in.

Binding: None

Bridge: Tune-o-matic

Tailpiece: Stopbar

Hardware: Chrome

Pickups: Rhythm - 496R ceramic magnet humbucker, Treble - 500T ceramic magnet humbucker

Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch

Strings: Brite Wires .009-.042

Accessories: TKL gig bag

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Sound: Great tone, monster sustain, zero hum on my Marshall stack turned up to 10. Very versitile; many different types of sounds are achievable. Feature: I'd like to have tone controls for both pickups, but it's a minor quibble. Ease of Use: Setup was near perfect out of the box, finishing impeccable. The faded finish actually allows you to get around the neck faster; no "stick" like you can get with the polycarb finish. Also doesn't show fingerprints! Quality: Amazing quality for the price, all the same build characteristics, parts, and materials as the standard V. Which is a very good thing. :) Value: Amazing price for a sweet guitar. I can do without 20 coats of nitrocellulose and a hardshell case, which is the only sacrifice you make going with the faded version. Manufacturer Support: No issues. The Wow Factor: Do you like the V-factor body style? I sure do. Nuff said! Overall: Buy it now, thank yourself for the rest of your life.

Style of Music: Rock, Blues

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Sound: This guitar has the best sound I ever heard. I went into a music store and tried SG's, Les Pauls, Sratocasters, etc. when I played this guitar, I fell in love with it. I heard no problems and I played my favorite songs on it. I couldn't stop playing it. It sounded best on a Line 6 amp. This guitar seems to be able to play any style of music. Feature: Since you can't sit down with this guitar, they should of put some rubber on the bottom so it wouldn't slip. Other wise everything is aswome. With the strap on, it somehow lifts the neck a bit so it is easier to play, especially when soloing at the 17-22 frets. Ease of Use: As I said before, you just simply can't sit down with this guitar, so if you hate standing up a lot, this isn't for you. But it isn't heavy at all. And also, when on stage, why would you sit down? Quality: This guitar was made exellently. No problems at all. I didn't even have to change the strings when I got it. Value: Is that a joke? I suppose if you don't mind a nice looking red/natural guitar, then this is a great deal. Manufacturer Support: None needed. The Wow Factor: After playing it in the store, I knew I had to have it. Too bad I didn't have money with me at the time. But I went straight home, back to the store, and took it home. Overall: This guitar is my best. Even so, I still expect to get more guitars, that is if your as serious about rock as me. NO ONE GUITAR SOUNDS THE SAME AS ANOTHER!!! But I think this will always be my favorite.

Style of Music: Rock ,Metal, Punk, Hardcore, Hard rock.

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