Gibson Nonreverese reissuie a reality

[godofthunder]

 I just saw the spec sheet for the New nonreverse!  Scale 34", two TB Plus pickups, black hardware.Finish choices Pelham Blue and Tobacco Sunburst. Available around September 23 MAP is $1,199.00 I may be able to get them for less. Mine will be the first one in and I will give it a full review here.  It looks pretty good in pictures, smaller headstock and a triangle control layout. If you are interested I can have the HOG order one in your choice of color.

[Dave W]

Nice that they're finally coming out with it. Not surprised that they're going with black, that was more or less expected. Price sounds reasonable.

[ilan]

Why are they sticking to black hardware? The 80's are over. What's the deal?

[godofthunder]

Why are they sticking to black hardware? The 80's are over. What's the deal?

They have boxes of it lying around? What do I know ? I can't say I'm surprised. Maybe they have stock in chrome aftermarket parts so they get us coming and going.

[Nocturnal]

The price sounds good for this. I am a little surprised by the black hardware, but kind of hard to judge without seeing it. A pelham blue one would be nice to add to my collection. Can't do anythign about it right now tho 

[the mojo hobo]

Is this going to be a limited run or stick around for a while? Regardless, I know I'm going to want a blue one.

[godofthunder]

 Limited run as far as I know.

[chromium]

Wow - can't wait to see how this turns out!  I tend to favor the chrome as well, but the PB w/black hardware has some potential to look pretty cool I bet.

[planetgaffnet]

I would love to see some pictures...

[godofthunder]

 If I had 'em I'd show 'em. They'll turn up soon enough.

[Hörnisse]

I'm interested in one for sure.  Let me know!

[uwe]

Those were initially planned with chrome but I luckily talked them out of it, pointing to the fact that they would not want to be perceived catering to a small archaic bling-bling obsessed minority, but rather do things in style. It was hard work, but worth the effort.

Availability of chrome hardware cannot be the issue, Grabber II, Novoselic RD and Explorer all had chrome three-point bridges and tuners. I think it is actually a conscious design decision to keep Gibson TBird hardware black. It does have its fans, you know.

[TBird1958]

Am I ordering one for our C-in-C?

[uwe]

Are we already wetting out latex panties for this, Fräulein Rommel?

I will certainly order one but perhaps Scott can seduce me with his HOG prices ... I have to distribute evenly on the West and East Coast, Mark!

[TBird1958]

You're afraid I would give the black hardware a stinging review 

Scott's got a good line on them, go for it!