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M2M '58 ES 335 'Runaround Sue' has arrived.

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So 23 nearly or 24 months go by and it comes to fruition......'top shelf' are the words.
Music Zoo in NY said she was a stunner, in the mold of Raquel Welch:ROFLMAO:, but somehow when I saw the pics they sent me(and they said that they didn't do her justice) I didn't believe it, and somewhat questioned that summation in my mind.
However, when I got her out of the case yesterday and saw for myself I said...........what beauty, MZ were correct in every way.
I've had this picture in my mind since I was a 15 year old kid (now nearly 69) of a tobacco sunburst 335, rich in colour and vibrance. Customshop hit it out of the park with this one, which was somewhat of a challenge for them in that they had to go retro, back to the '50s 'fat' neck that my buddy Dave Misley hit them up for a few years ago with his M2Ms, so I followed suit, and luckily for me CS made this '58 passion of mine come to light, and I thank them very much for that.
Pics to follow this week.
 
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Congrats! Even though I live in Cali, I’ve bought a number of things from them! I deal with Jessica and the girl knows her gear! She ordered a Murphy Lab cherry red 335 with a wraptail for me about a month ago(no ABR-1). It’s going to take about a year., but I’m sure it’ll be worth it. I got a ‘64 ES-335 about 2 years back (right after Gibson Custom reopened from Covid) from Jessica and it’s just damn near as good as the real thing..
 
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TM1 said:
Congrats! Even though I live in Cali, I’ve bought a number of things from them! I deal with Jessica and the girl knows her gear! She ordered a Murphy Lab cherry red 335 with a wraptail for me about a month ago(no ABR-1). It’s going to take about a year., but I’m sure it’ll be worth it. I got a ‘64 ES-335 about 2 years back (right after Gibson Custom reopened from Covid) from Jessica and it’s just damn near as good as the real thing..
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Yes Jess is who I've been dealing with Don, she's a peach and is extremely helpful in what's been a marathon escapade.
 
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Stunning!

And no neck binding, AWESOME!

That's what I love about the run they did a while back.

Bestest ES I own...
 
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renderit said:
Stunning!

And no neck binding, AWESOME!

That's what I love about the run they did a while back.

Bestest ES I own...
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That's what I specified and that's what I got thankfully. CS either approve (or otherwise) what you want beforehand and go from there.
The only variable in my mind was the paint finish so I supplied pics of that style of burgundy surround, great that they got it right on the day!!
 
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Awesome finish coloring. The best I've seen. More hi-res pics, please, once you have had time to bask in the glow. Congrats!
 
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jb_abides said:
Awesome finish coloring. The best I've seen. More hi-res pics, please, once you have had time to bask in the glow. Congrats!
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lol........... hi-res pics are not my forte jb, however a buddy of mine will know what to do, he's a picaholic if you know what I mean, so maybe within the next 2 weeks we'll get together for a shoot....we'll see.
 
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goldtop0 said:
So 23 nearly or 24 months go by and it comes to fruition......'top shelf' are the words.
Music Zoo in NY said she was a stunner, in the mold of Raquel Welch:ROFLMAO:, but somehow when I saw the pics they sent me(and they said that they didn't do her justice) I didn't believe it, and somewhat questioned that summation in my mind.
However, when I got her out of the case yesterday and saw for myself I said...........what beauty, MZ were correct in every way.
I've had this picture in my mind since I was a 15 year old kid (now nearly 69) of a tobacco sunburst 335, rich in colour and vibrance. Custom shop hit it out of the park with this one, which was somewhat of a challenge for them in that they had to go retro, back to the '50s 'fat' neck that my buddy Dave Misley hit them up for a few years ago with his M2Ms, so I followed suit, and luckily for me CS made this '58 passion of mine come to light, and I thank them very much for that.
Pics to follow this week.
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sorry late to the party here....Steve she is a beauty. I'm happy all has worked out for you.
I'm also glad that my neck profile has another fan...!!!!! Enjoy it.
Dave
 
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So a first gig outing for Sue was on Saturday night playing for the 3 hours + with no fatigue whatsoever in my lefthand, no shoulder or back fatigue.
Not that I usually get that at all with my other LPs and 335 really, but as I age it's good to know that this new one is comfortable doing the long gigs that we do play as a band.
 
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I am so happy to hear this finally arrived. (y)(y)(y)?

I have had great experiences with Music Zoo, too.
 
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Abso-bloody-lutely sensational Steve.

What a paint job, that Burgundy is sublime.

How's that neck feel in your hands, all you hoped for?

I couldn't be more delighted for you Pal, well waited out and well played.

In the absolute finest of.....
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Cheers Paul.
The neck is a retro thing for a Gibson guitar now and something that's been long overdue since I sold my first gibby(a '69 SG Special in my late teens, a big necked geetar).
Fits like a glove and plays like butter, an absolute peach of a 335.
Hats off to Customshop for this one (y)
 
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