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NGD - CC#34 Blackburst

Phatfrank

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In 2015 when Gibson released the CC Blackburst I had a moment in the trouser area that simply would not go away, so I felt I had no choice but to run down to my dealer and order one. They actually got it to store shortly after, and I was blown away by the guitar. It did, unfortunately, come with a price tag waaaaaay more than what I was given the impression of, and I could quite simply not justify the investment at that time and had to let her go. A year later they got the same guitar in for commission, but I was too late and it sold again. Then, some time later, I was picking up a lovely R7 Blacktop from a guy who had the Blackburst hanging on his wall. I told him that if he ever was going to sell it he had to call me first, and a few days ago I finally got the call. Third time around, and she's finally mine:).

So, "my" 2015 Les Paul CC#4 Blackburst was actually set up a bit strange. Both the bridge and (in particular) the tailpiece where set unusually high, and the strings seemed to be fitted by a monkey with arthritis - two of them would not even stay tuned at all. Odd, for such a nice guitar. Even odder, it still played fantastically. Anyway, I cleaned the thing, lowered the studs for the tailpiece all the way, and restrung it wraparound-style. I'll have my luthier look over it next time I need something, but for now she's just about the sweetest thing ever. I also have a CC#4 Sandy, and they're a bit different in character. Sandy's a bit more aggressive and will scream like a banshee when pushed (which is fitting, since she's a lady:spabout), and mr Black is smoother and more understated. They actually are a perfect match for me.

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corpse

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White plastic with the black knobs is very chic. Very nice.
 

junior beast

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Did this model CC34 have a hide glue neck reset? I can't remember after with Collectors Choice they started going to the hide glue in the neck. What is the neck profile like? Thanks

White plastic with the black knobs is very chic. Very nice.
 

Bruce R

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Mar 2, 2007
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That guitar is gorgeous!! I love it. Don't quite get the BlackBURST nomenclature though.
 

J T

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Oct 20, 2005
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That is a cool guitar.

Appropriately enough, with a blackface super!
 
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