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This is not my first Gibson Midtown instrument. I also have the Midtown bass that I bought back in 2013. Back to the NEW guitar, it arrived PLAYABLE! Beautiful finsh, the binding is really nice, and the Burstbucker pickups sound GREAT. The color is Pelham blue as with my bass, so I have a "matched set!" As with many Gibson instruments, it is a little heavy, but that's Gibson. I had to do very minimal setup, primarily because I upped the strings from .009 to .010, and later on may go to .011 (as with all of my other Gibson guitars). I love the non-carved, flat surfaces ... kind of a different concept from Gibson. The binding was well manicured as well. I ordered it on a late Thursday night and it arrive Saturday afternoon ... zZounds is great at moving things along. All in all, buy one. The price is VERY reasonable.

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I've been wanting a jazz box ever since I started really learning to play with lessons from a true master several years ago. I've looked at the ES335, ES339, almost bought a Midtown Standard last year, but am glad I waited for this great deal. At just under $1,000, case included, this has to be the best deal in the Gibson guitar world. If you are where I was a year ago, forget it. Buy this, and be happy. You don't need anything else, period. Great build quality. Only had to adjust the intonation, and fantastic-sounding guitar with unbeatable natural sustain. The Burstbuckers are great pickups and work better than I thought they would in a jazz box. The Grover tuners do a fine job of staying in tune. The neck is very nice and playable, the body isn't too big or wide, and the tone is fantastic. It's one great-looking guitar that will do anything from Kenny Burrell to B.B. King, and everything in between. Equally adept at studio, stage, and practice, and virtually all styles of music. You could play in a symphony in the afternoon and a punk or metal band that same night, and not need another guitar. This is a true, no-limits guitar, and at a price point that is unbeatable. If you don't own a semi-hollow body, buy this one, and you'll wish you had bought one sooner. If you don't own a guitar and are thinking of getting started, buy this one, and you'll never need another one. It's that versatile, and that good of a deal. I love my Les Pauls, Firebird and SG, but this is the one guitar I'd keep if forced to get rid of the rest.

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Received my Midtown 3 days ago. I figured a Gibson at this price was worth a shot given zZounds payment plans. I'd been sitting on a Midtown for about a year, and finally after some hemming and hawing decided it was worth a shot. Sight unseen scared me, but after reading reviews and learning about zZounds and Gibsons dedication to fixing any issues, I decided to pull the trigger. First off, out of the box, the guitar was immaculate. The case included a picture of the guitar on the inspectors table, nice touch. I'm led to believe it a picture of the guitar AFTER they pulled the G-Force tuner, for posterity or something. But whatever. Still, a nice touch. I was worried about shipping, but zZounds takes steps to ensure that the neighborhood won't know you have a Gibson, or what ever high priced brand you purchased sitting on your front porch for someone to walk home with. Once I pulled the guitar into my hands and got a feel for it acoustically, I was immediately impressed at the feel of the guitar. It feels a lot like my Les Paul, but with a bit more hum acoustically, (not in a bad way). I like that sort of feedback acoustically, as a player it lets me know a lot. It's definitely not a 335 like feel, but it gets it done. The Burstbuckers are way more than I'm used to. I'm a PAF guy, and the Burstbuckers have taken a bit of getting used to, but after plugging in I immediately found Stranglehold Tone, and Angus Tone didn't take much fiddling around to get to. I'm a blues guy, so I like that different for me. The treble was harshed up a bit, but I have worked through that. The flat body aspect takes a bit to get used to visually, reminds me of a Tele. Not a fan, but I get where Gibson is going here. My one great big gripe. Upon arrival the fret ends were terrible. After about the 5th fret they cut into my hand terribly. Upon further review it seems that the first 4 or 5 frets were expertly dressed, and the rest were only PLEKd or whatever it is they do now. I'm going to address this with zZounds and see what can be done to alleviate this. I don't think it requires a return, but maybe some warranty work from Gibson. A $1000 guitar shouldn't hurt your hands when you pick it up from the case. That's how bad the fret ends are on this guitar. I also have an issue with a slight transparency bleed from the G-Froce tuners that were put on the head stock prematurely by Gibson before the poly coat was fully dry. I now have a permanent imprint of the G-Forces patents and maker, similar to this.... https://reverb-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/a_exif/v1439519437/rupnra9folokjw1pu1xj.jpg Honestly though, it's barely noticeable, and is just a small gripe on my part. I also have a couple intonation and fret buzz issues, but I expect that as its a mail order deal. The action is still there, and the neck looks perfect, as do the frets. Expect a setup on almost any of these guitars. This isn't a deal breaker. All in all, out of the box, the tone is there, and it's definitely a Gibson from that standpoint. However, the fret end problem is disappointing. I hope that it can be rectified, and I'm sure zZounds and Gibson will work with me to make sure it does. All in all, if you're on the fence about wanting something like this, take the plunge. This guitar has tons of potential and loads of "mojo". Just don't expect a $3k Gibson out of the box.

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First of all I Never Buy a Guitar without playing it , To me this is like buying a Car , But I have gone thru so many Guitars I figured I deserve a brand new never touched guitar that some 14 year old that been wacking off in the Store and dropped or what ever , So I got it out of the cast and immediately Changed the Strings since they do not use a Guild Locking method on the strings , I prefer my DR Pure Blues anyway , Plugged it in and started to play the whole Free For all album with this thing and I knew i had scored big , The workmanship ( picture included in the case ) that someone built this like it was their own guitar , Nice Fathers Day Gift I should add , It does sound like my Les Paul's and don't really hear the 339 or 335 sound Cuz I usually have the Boogie up to paint peel mode , Sounds like a really cool Les Paul and feels great , I got what I expected and no issues with the neck or fret work, Good Job Gibson

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A very good guitar out of its case (included). I did not have to set up the guitar or adjust anything other than the standard Gibson pickup selector toggle switch, volume and tone knobs.

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I previously owned a Gibson Midtown with gold hardware and a floating bridge. It was a really nice guitar, but a little too gaudy for my taste. When I saw this one it was perfect for me. Chrome hardware and a fixed tailpiece are more suited to my rock'n'roll taste. The finish on this guitar is not flawless when you look at it up close, but that should be expected in this price range. Specifically the neck just looks rushed, but the top looks fantastic in the blue finish. Playability was great right out of the box, but I will probably have it setup with a lower action soon. The hard case it comes with is nice, but not too flashy. Overall, this is just a great guitar for this price. I can't think of any other model or company offering anything close to this price range that is still American made. I have been a loyal Fender guy for twenty years, but their prices just keep going up, while the quality goes down. Gibson has a lot of budget friendly offerings that are still professional quality guitars.

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If you are reading this review it means zZounds may still have some of these badboys left, and if you ever wanted to get a Gibson semi but cant afford the 3G price of a 335 or 339, here is US made nitro-finished case-included option at one third the price well worth considering. It will give you much, but not all of the tones of a true laminate semi and all of the tones of a chambered les paul while putting in your hands one of the sweetest looking guitars Gibson has made. The Midtown is at once classic and modern, it honestly looks like a 3G Gibson thanks to the higher end details of mother of pearl logo (not sprayed like on fadeds), gloss finish (not the cheaper satin) and a color choice that includes ebony, Pelham blue and vintage sunburst (not the basic stained wood choices of the lower end LPs and SGs). I chose vintage burst partly because it gives the illusion of an arched top to these sleek flat top guitars. The Midtown has the full Gibson four knob electronics, not the two knob configuration of lower end 339 and 335 Studios, which cost more than the Midtown. It doesn't have the traps, just dots, but I like that better on this model as it emulates the look of 335s all the more and honestly, it has enough bling already. Mine came in very nice playing condition, I lowered the action a little and that's it. It had a slight blemish on the more visible left side of the headstock but zZounds worked that out with a credit, they are that awesome. They would have exchanged it at their expense but a bird in the hand..... These 2015s have Grovers not gforces, which is definite plus to the typical Midtown customer, who is very likely to be a bluesy jazzy player with a rock edge who KNOWS HOW TO TUNE A GUITAR lol. Lastly, the 12 pay plan can allow anyone to afford a great guitar but these are not in current production and regular price for Midtowns had been midteens. get while the gettins good.

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I own a 2013 Midtown bass (Pelham blue) and love it. Then, I saw the Midtown guitar on sale at zZounds and had to have one (Pelham blue). So, I bought it. I was able to set it up really nice. Great action and intonation is right there. Pickups sound great and the finish is perfect.

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This guitar is everything I have been looking for. The tone is exceptional. Playability is first class. Came out of the box ready to play. I'm completely satisfied. Thanks zZounds for giving me a great musical experience!!

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I just purchased this awesome guitar and the feel, sound, and quality are just perfect. it is just the right weight and size. the build quality and finish on mine is top notch. I can get it to sound like a Les Paul or a ES 335 You will not find a better guitar anywhere for the money. 5 STARS Get one before they are gone!

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I ordered my Midtown Standard not knowing what to expect. Wow!! What a Sweet piece this machine is. Excellent attention to detail and without a doubt a Great looker in Vintage Sunburst. For the price I paid I have to pinch myself. Unbelievable Deal. And Thank You, zZounds, for making the deal one one else has that much easier to own. Stellar!

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I was impressed on the playability of this guitar right out of the box. Excellent quality of the finish and all out appearance of this instrument. Very satisfied with all aspects of the Gibson Midtown Standard.

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This first guitar i received from zzounds had and issue. Right where the fret board met the head stock i noticed there were a couple of hairline fractures where the fret board met the head stock. In fact, on the right side it looked like the fret board was beginning to separate from the neck. I quickly notified zZoundds customer service and they were extremely helpful as to help me return my guitar to get another one. They quickly sent out a pre-paid UPS label. Once my guitar was packed I took it to my local UPS shipping center and it took about two minutes to scan it and go on my mary way. However the second I received had and issue as well. The nut had a crack in it from the "G" string all the way to the high "E". I notified zZounds about this, and was assured that if I took it to an authorized Gibson repair place, they would quickly fix the issue at no cost to me. To my surprise that all took place and it went very smooth. due to great customer service I would definately do business with zZounds again and let my friend know as well. Five stars for your great service zZounds....

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This guitar is amazing for this price or for triple the price! Deluxe Gibson case!, That sweet nitro gloss finish and the grain is gorgeous! Bought it for a workhorse but it is a work of art. It's got a slim but stable neck, awesome tuners, and the workmanship is equal to my les Paul standard. People will be wanting this guitar when it's gone! If you are looking for a flawless low priced guitar from the USA, you will never get one this good for this cheap!

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2nd Guitar from zZounds, I am 2 for 2! Guitar arrived promptly, but neck pickup was bad. I called, within a couple hours I had return shipping label. Replacement arrived on time, I really like this guitar. zZounds has been great for me!

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Very happy with the range of tones that I can get out of this guitar.....really has a nice blues tone thru my Fender Deluxe and a snappy country tone on the bridge p/u. Nice case came with it and the price was very affordable.

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Nice looking guitar, played pretty nice. But all of the screws holding on the electronics cover were so crooked they were diagonal. Really the worst I've ever seen. Also the glue on the neck joint showed through. I could live with the glue but not the screws tearing up my shirts. Customer service at zZounds took care of everything with the return. I didn't wanna get another one with the same issues so I ended up going with a Gibson Firebird, and it is finished perfectly.

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Well i got this beautiful guitar, plugged it in and nothing!!! WTF?!!? THANKS! Says electronics inspected, realy how? How, there is no sound! Maybe i should have gotten a 335 like i wanted or just bought a guitar i could actually play first, feeling frustrated, hope they can help me in a timely manor! Nice guitar but mixed feelings, how does this happen? This review can change.

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This is a real Gibson- glossy nitro finish, binding, quality hardware, good pickups. It's a real Gibson for the price of the satin finished low end ones that are everywhere. The finish was perfectly smooth (Pelham Blue), with no drips, runs, or orange peel. The fretwork was excellent, and the guitar was set up nicely with low action.

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This is a real Gibson- glossy nitro finish, binding, quality hardware, good pickups. It's a real Gibson for the price of the satin finished low end ones that are everywhere. The finish was perfectly smooth (Pelham Blue), with no drips, runs, or orange peel. The fretwork was excellent, and the guitar was set up nicely with low action.

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