Gibson color: which one do you prefer?

[thunesBARROW]

I voted white SG (David St.Hubbins-style), but really love the silver and yellow too.

 

[Dynacord]

 

[Lammchop93]

Like so.........

I voted Cardinal Red, mostly because I don't have a Bird in that color, yet.

hubba hubba!! Is that original??

 

[wysiwyg248]

Based on my experience with the RD Artist like 30 years ago, I will take the lightest color. Literally.

 

[TBird1958]

I'm partial to Inverness Green

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Particularly on t-birds, as they were designed by 1950s auto designer Ray Dietrich, I think the car colors really fit the aesthetic.

Love that bass!

 

[Grinderman]

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Dyncord knows all the ones I like.

For the survey, because I could only choose one, I chose Cardinal Red.

Let's spend these 5 minutes of video being Gibson Cardinal Red enjoyers.

'53 Les Paul-Cardinal Red


'59 ES-225T--Original Factory Cardinal Red

 

[TBird1958]

hubba hubba!! Is that original??

No, it's an inspired recreation. It started life as an Orville, it was modified by the addition of a functional two point bridge and refinned, has Seymour Duncan Custom Shop pickups. The real one in this thread was the inspiration.

 

[ardgedee]

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Where did you find this? I love that era of graphic design.

 

[OldBlue61]

You forgot my favorite: Blueberry Burst.

Same.

 

[Dynacord]

Where did you find this? I love that era of graphic design.

Just saved on my computer - but I think it was from an article on Vintage Guitar Magazine's site.

 

[Grapevine921]

Begging your pardon squire:
tobacco sunburst if you please.

The ripper in the bottom pic is now my favorite Gibson I've ever seen.

 

[Basvarken]

Depends on the model.

 

[Michael Jewels]

I believe this finish is called, Firemist Satin, and I think it was offered only on the 2014 anniversary model.

Does anyone know for sure?

Here’s mine.

 

[ectoflanger]

Alpine White- in the process of restoring a 1985 Explorer bass in its original color-

Here you see her to the right of her guitar cousin, still a few clear coats shy of completion-

 

[Carl Hillman]

Gibson | Custom Color

Ocean blue with a figured top

 

[Yobnwal]

Gotta go custom when your bud is a psychedelic handyman!

 

[Hot Rats]

Red I be a supposin'.

 

[SubHuman]

What about a natural flame top maple Gibson?

 

[SubHuman]

Heather Poly, much like Fenders Burgundy Mist Metallic - mostly because Cherie (Bond Girl) plays an Epi in that shade.


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Wow your band has the Trifecta...a good looking, woman singer that plays guitar too!

 

[Sandman64]

This one!