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    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[make you an offer : Gibson Midtown Custom Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar - Ebony]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/59505-gibson-midtown-custom-semi-hollow-body-electric-guitar-ebony.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dmake_you_an_offer_gibson_midtown_custom_semi_hollow_body_electric_guitar_ebony</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: antony vonkalasson</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 10/10</b><br />
		hi. i have an order with your selves to the value of &Acirc;&pound;920.would you concider selling me the gibson midtown range in black that you have on display for the same price.&Acirc;&pound;920.this is quite a good offer.can you send me some new photos close up of the gibson both front veiw and rear.thank you antony vonkalasson my order reference number is P4L642963.items i have not received .beacuse they are not in stock.thank you<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;1099.00<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/59505-gibson-midtown-custom-semi-hollow-body-electric-guitar-ebony.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dmake_you_an_offer_gibson_midtown_custom_semi_hollow_body_electric_guitar_ebony">59505</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/59505-gibson-midtown-custom-semi-hollow-body-electric-guitar-ebony.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dmake_you_an_offer_gibson_midtown_custom_semi_hollow_body_electric_guitar_ebony">DSDCCTEBCH1</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Unique but still a Les Paul : Gibson Chad Kroeger Signature EURBlackwaterEUR Les Paul - Trans Black]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/55944-gibson-chad-kroeger-signature-blackwater-les-paul-trans-black.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dunique_but_still_a_les_paul_gibson_chad_kroeger_signature_eurblackwatereur_les_paul_trans_black</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Chris</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 10/10</b><br />
		I have owned this guitar for about 2 or 3 months, I'd always wanted a les Paul but never saw one that caught my eye enough to tear away from Ibanez Guitars, but the second I saw this one on the internet I was straight off to go and try one. And well now I have it.

The sound from it is wiked, you can go from heavy, to  a rock sound to a clean and then fully acoustic sound with the Piezo in the Bridge.

One of the main things that caught my eye was the finish, sunburst may well be a classic but this is something else. Also its a signature but even if you dont like the artist, dont let that hold you back, its not as it has his name on it, because it doesnt, it offers everything a custom offers only without that awful custom logo on the headstock.
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		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;1799.00<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/55944-gibson-chad-kroeger-signature-blackwater-les-paul-trans-black.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dunique_but_still_a_les_paul_gibson_chad_kroeger_signature_eurblackwatereur_les_paul_trans_black">55944</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/55944-gibson-chad-kroeger-signature-blackwater-les-paul-trans-black.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dunique_but_still_a_les_paul_gibson_chad_kroeger_signature_eurblackwatereur_les_paul_trans_black">GIB LPCKBLCH1</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[where can i find it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : Gibson SG Goddess (Violet Burst)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/19363-gibson-sg-goddess-violet-burst-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dwhere_can_i_find_it_gibson_sg_goddess_violet_burst_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: rogee baxter</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 10/10</b><br />
		i really want this guitar but it is not being sold any where please let me know if you ever sell it again<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;969.19<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/19363-gibson-sg-goddess-violet-burst-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dwhere_can_i_find_it_gibson_sg_goddess_violet_burst_">19363</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/19363-gibson-sg-goddess-violet-burst-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dwhere_can_i_find_it_gibson_sg_goddess_violet_burst_">SGGvb</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gibson Thunderbird Classic White wanted : Gibson Thunderbird Bass (Vintage White)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/17739-gibson-thunderbird-bass-vintage-white-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_thunderbird_classic_white_wanted_gibson_thunderbird_bass_vintage_white_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Alexander Lubarski</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 10/10</b><br />
		Hi,
just wanted to ask whether you could get Gibson Thunderbird Classic White in the near future.
What would be the price for it?

Regards from Germany,
Alex<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;1326.64<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/17739-gibson-thunderbird-bass-vintage-white-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_thunderbird_classic_white_wanted_gibson_thunderbird_bass_vintage_white_">17739</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/17739-gibson-thunderbird-bass-vintage-white-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_thunderbird_classic_white_wanted_gibson_thunderbird_bass_vintage_white_">30BAT4-VW</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[mr : Gibson Les Paul Studio (Platinum)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9331-gibson-les-paul-studio-platinum-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dmr_gibson_les_paul_studio_platinum_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: antony jones</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 10/10</b><br />
		I Would think that anyone who thinks the neck pickup on this guitar is harsh should check either ears or amp. Ive had this great axe for two years, and find it the best buy i ever made.just fine for all style's of music.<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;918.14<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9331-gibson-les-paul-studio-platinum-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dmr_gibson_les_paul_studio_platinum_">9331</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9331-gibson-les-paul-studio-platinum-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dmr_gibson_les_paul_studio_platinum_">30LPSTPLTCH</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LP Platinum : Gibson Les Paul Studio (Platinum)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9331-gibson-les-paul-studio-platinum-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dlp_platinum_gibson_les_paul_studio_platinum_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Mike Rimmer</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 9/10</b><br />
		Absolutely fantastic, unbeleivable sustain and drives any amp over the top. Just what you would expect, apart from the fact that the neck actually feels solid, which is unlike most gibsons. The body weighs a ton and feels so reliable and the machineheads are far better than those on a standard LP studio. There is only one gripe and that is the pickups. Why gibson chose these two pieces of lead is beyond me. The neck is fine, but the bridge is unnacceptable. Harsh beyond belief, it even gives that harshness often associated with solid state amps from a tube amp. 
However, the pickups dont make the guitar sound bad as the rest of it is so good. Only when I replaced the pickups i realised how much this beast had been holding back.
Very high quality product let down by one small but very significant flaw.<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;918.14<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9331-gibson-les-paul-studio-platinum-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dlp_platinum_gibson_les_paul_studio_platinum_">9331</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9331-gibson-les-paul-studio-platinum-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dlp_platinum_gibson_les_paul_studio_platinum_">30LPSTPLTCH</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 10:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[cool : Gibson 1976 Explorer Reissue (Ebony)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9396-gibson-1976-explorer-reissue-ebony-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dcool_gibson_1976_explorer_reissue_ebony_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: haydenbirkett</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 10/10</b><br />
		the best guitar ever<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;816.00<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9396-gibson-1976-explorer-reissue-ebony-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dcool_gibson_1976_explorer_reissue_ebony_">9396</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9396-gibson-1976-explorer-reissue-ebony-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dcool_gibson_1976_explorer_reissue_ebony_">DSXREBCH1</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[gibson melody maker : Gibson Melody Maker - Vintage Sunburst]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/22331-gibson-melody-maker-vintage-sunburst.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_melody_maker_gibson_melody_maker_vintage_sunburst</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Clint Nurse</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 8/10</b><br />
		I have just purchaces the gibson melody maker vs and cannot believe the sound from a single coil pick up . I use this guitar for slide in my band beaverband and the sound comes very close to my 1965 sg specials.<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;254.30<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/22331-gibson-melody-maker-vintage-sunburst.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_melody_maker_gibson_melody_maker_vintage_sunburst">22331</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/22331-gibson-melody-maker-vintage-sunburst.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_melody_maker_gibson_melody_maker_vintage_sunburst">MMP1VSCH1</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pick : Gibson BLACK STD STYLE - HEAVEY]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/13051-gibson-black-std-style-heavey.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dpick_gibson_black_std_style_heavey</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Sean</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 10/10</b><br />
		Great pick !<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;0.41<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/13051-gibson-black-std-style-heavey.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dpick_gibson_black_std_style_heavey">13051</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/13051-gibson-black-std-style-heavey.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dpick_gibson_black_std_style_heavey">33GG74H</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pick : Gibson BLACK STD STYLE - MEDIUM]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/13050-gibson-black-std-style-medium.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dpick_gibson_black_std_style_medium</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: sean</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 10/10</b><br />
		This is my favourite pick so far but it does fade after awhile <br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;0.41<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/13050-gibson-black-std-style-medium.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dpick_gibson_black_std_style_medium">13050</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/13050-gibson-black-std-style-medium.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dpick_gibson_black_std_style_medium">33GG74M</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Broke Already :( : Gibson BLACK STD STYLE -THIN]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/13049-gibson-black-std-style-thin.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dbroke_already_gibson_black_std_style_thin</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Sean</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 2/10</b><br />
		Would of expected better from gibson<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;0.41<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/13049-gibson-black-std-style-thin.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dbroke_already_gibson_black_std_style_thin">13049</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/13049-gibson-black-std-style-thin.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dbroke_already_gibson_black_std_style_thin">33GG74T</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:24:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gibson Robot Guitar Limited Edition : Gibson Robot Guitar Limited-Edition]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/34403-gibson-robot-guitar-limited-edition.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_robot_guitar_limited_edition_gibson_robot_guitar_limited_edition</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Justin Silver</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 8/10</b><br />
		Hope you find this review useful. I was fascinated by the product and Gibson\'s launch. After Gibson\'s teaser and cloak and dagger campaign I even contacted Chris Adams, the Tronical system\'s inventor with a few questions, and he was nice enough to email me direct. I managed to get in to the UK press launch and try the guitar first-hand. I was so impressed that I decided to buy one and I\'ve been playing and recording with it for the last couple of weeks. Here\'s my personal take on the guitar.

First let\'s take an overview. The guitar itself is a very nice instrument. The body is closest to a Les Paul Studio, the neck is a cross between a Les Paul Standard and a Les Paul Custom and the headstock is more like a Standard, with the binding. The guitar plays beautifully and sounds fantastic to my ears with all the tone and smoothness and biting power that one associates with Gibson\'s Les Paul. The automatic tuning system works very well and does exactly what it promises to do. I like the unusual finish personally. Also the guitar is very light. Les Paul\'s vary a lot in weight, and this is one of the lighter ones. More about that later.

In terms of what you get for your hard earned money, there\'s a very long list of features on this new model by Gibson. Solid mahogany back with carved out chambers. Computer Numeric Controlled router with maple top cap . Four control knobs (2 x tone and 2 x volume) one of which doubles as a Master Conrol Knob with LED display. Built in Tronical automatic tuning system, with 6 x presets and automatic intonation checking. Basically you can push a button and the guitar will tune itself in seconds to standard 440 tuning or open A, G, drop D, E, Bflat. You can also programme your own tunings or tune one string to any other source and match that across the other strings. If you want to have manual tuning like any normal guitar, you just pull-out the locking tuner and tune as normal. Same goes if you need to tune to an out of tune instrument, though you then have the option of matching that manually tuned string across the other strings.
Built-in lithium rechargeable battery.
Data transmitting tail-piece and tune control bridge. Robotic powerhead tuners with push/pull locks and auto wind and callibration functions.
Neck CPU. Traditional 50\'s (1958/1959)neck profile. 22 Fret ebony fingerboard with 12-inch radius. Medium/jumbo frets with knickle and silver alloy fret wire. Hand wound Gibson 490R Alnico2 and 498T Alnico5 humbucker pickups.
Standard Les Paul style pickup configeration with 3-way selector switch. Guitar is made in USA.
Year of manufacture 2007
Comes with a certificate of authenticity, charger and a silver tolex Gibson hard shell case, with a combination lock and a stamped note on the top saying this is a limited edition 1st run guitar.

Sound along with playability was probably the most important factor for me. I do like the novelty and technology but 1st and foremost I wanted a guitar that was great in its own right. One that I could use for the foreseeable future and that was versatile. I normally play Fender Strats. Although I have used a Gibson L6-S and I have a Gibson LP junior and Flying V style guitars too. I play a variety of styles, mostly Rock, Soul, Blues, Folk and Pop. So far with the Gibson Robot I\'m incredibly impressed. This is my first proper US Les Paul and it\'s all I hoped it would be.
I\'ve tried it through amps (Fender Twin Reverb Valve, and a Berringer Digital) and it sounds amazing. Not tried it through a Marshall stack yet...can\'t wait to! I also play it DI and use a variety of VST FX, mostly guitar rig/amplitude.
It sounds awesome. I can\'t praise it highly enough. No buzz...no noise, pure tone, warm bright or mellow as needed. Amazing sustain, and a really rich sound. This guitar really does deliver the full range of a Les Paul\'s tonal abilities. I have zero complaints at all. Oh and being able to quickly switch to alternative tunings effects the tone too. So I can drop to a Hendrix B-flat tuning in seconds, and all those tunings have their own tonal and sound characteristics. I never though I\'d say this, but this might just have overtaken the Strat as my favourite guitar. Especially for anything more bluesy and rocky.

The self tuning technology really does work. But, there are a few factors to bear in mind. When you change a string it has to be calibrated and whilst the changing part is very quick, it takes a while longer to calibrate so that the correct tension is reached. Also, you can set how precise you want the auto tuning. It comes set up a 0.2% but that takes slightly longer to tune each time than say 0.4% and the manual advises 0.4% for playing live. And the system sort of learns. Because once it\'s in tune it then remembers how far each tuner has to turn to return to that position. So, fine tuning is much quicker.

In practice when recording it might take say 15 to 20 seconds to tune up initially. But, then only say 3 to 5 seconds between takes to correct itself.

The action, fit and finish on this instrument are perfect in every respect. I\'ve been searching for a single flaw and can\'t find one.
The pickups are perfectly placed and adjusted.
Book-matched top and properly routed bridge.
How they managed to get the electronics so right when they\'re so sophisticated is beyond me.
Everything is as it should be and the action is just amazing!

Testament to the build quality and feeling of reliability is that I would use this guitar on a gig without backup. Everything seems really durable and reliable. That said, it is brand new and so time will tell. The finish is great though and I think it should hopefully become an heirloom.

As mentioned, before buying this expensive new guitar I did a lot of research into it. Checked all the online forums and even went to the product\'s press launch to try it out 1st-hand. Some of the online discussions I read about were debating the weight of the guitar. Some players were saying the only liked very heavy Les Paul\'s of a certain age, because they felt they had better tone or sustain. Well, for what it\'s worth I completely disagree. Some of the very best Les Paul\'s are the lightest ones. And weight does not necessarily equal tone or sustain. It\'s the combination of wood, pickups and other factors that are most important. I like the fact that this guitar is light, it makes it comfortable and to my ears at least the Gibson Robot Guitar has all the tone and sustain I could wish for.

I love everything about it really. The auto tuning feature is great, and being able to quickly tune perfectly is so useful for recording especially as it saves loads of time. I could of course already tune my guitar, but the point is that now it\'s PERFECTLY tuned and quickly. In fact my ear has already become more sensitive to even slightly out of tune strings. 

When recording it\'s a luxury to be able to get 100% perfect tuning between takes in just seconds. 

Being able to check the intonation is an incredible feature. I normally get my Strat set-up professionally every year or so. It costs quite a lot and I have to go without my guitar for at least a few days. Now I don\'t have to, because the intonation feature means that I can do everything myself now. 

It looks to be super quick changing a string on this guitar. Although I haven\'t changed one yet, I\'ll try that in a week or two. But, my favourite feature is the sheer tone and playability.

Sure, I do have some concerns about the instrument. The tiny motors in the tuners are great but I just hope they won\'t burn-out in years to come. The built-in lithium batteries are working great and re-charging fine now, but I wonder if they will ever need changing and if so if that\'s something that\'s easy to do. Also, the last thing I\'d want is for someone to go turning the tuners by hand without pulling them out first. That would damage them. These might be valid concerns or not, hard to say. 

I hope it holds it\'s value and isn\'t frowned upon by guitarists of the future. I mean I still like it either way, but at over 1000 it\'s also an investment. In that regard I\'m pleased so far because I\'ve seen these guitars sell on eBay already for way more than I paid. One sold for over 3000!!! In fact, if I didn\'t like the guitar so much I could have easily sold it for a great profit, especially as I\'m fortunate mine has quite a low serial number.

I know some guitarists will simply be embarrassed to be seen with one of these guitars on stage. Because, they think they\'re purists and a vintage feel is important and all that. Personally I disagree, this is still a great guitar but just has added benefits. And many of my guitar heroes were only too keen to embrace new technology.

This guitar encourages you to feel natural and get into the music because it responds so well. It\'s just a lovely instrument to play. 

An instrument is a personal thing and just like all the styles of music out there, we don\'t all like every guitar. Just as I would encourage anyone learning guitar for the first time to start  out on an acoustic or classical I would also say that they should learn to tune a guitar themselves. 

This instrument should not be a substitute for learning very important and basic skills like how to tune or change tunings. 

I was appalled to learn from the dealer I bought my Gibson Robot from, that a customer had just bought one for their very young child, and that he was about to take it into class. That is just over the top. 

But, if you already play and you want a really useful tool, this guitar comes highly recommended.

<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;1530.88<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/34403-gibson-robot-guitar-limited-edition.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_robot_guitar_limited_edition_gibson_robot_guitar_limited_edition">34403</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/34403-gibson-robot-guitar-limited-edition.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_robot_guitar_limited_edition_gibson_robot_guitar_limited_edition">Robot</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Gibson Lucille : Gibson B.B. King Lucille (Cherry)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9842-gibson-b-b-king-lucille-cherry-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_lucille_gibson_b_b_king_lucille_cherry_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Ole </b><br />
		<b>Rating; 7/10</b><br />
		This is one wonderful sounding guitar. Very versatile since you can make almost any sound you could wish for. The setup is perfect with a smooth and very fast fretboard.
Unfortunately the weight and weight distribution is a major problem. The one I have tried and used weighs around 11 lbs and is head heavy. This basically means that I can not use for a whole evening of playing. That is a pity since I really love playing it. The solution might be playing like B.B.King is: sitting down.<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;2299.00<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9842-gibson-b-b-king-lucille-cherry-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_lucille_gibson_b_b_king_lucille_cherry_">9842</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9842-gibson-b-b-king-lucille-cherry-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_lucille_gibson_b_b_king_lucille_cherry_">ARLCCHGH1</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[tom delonge gibson : Gibson Tom DeLonge Signature (Brown with Cream Stripes)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9377-gibson-tom-delonge-signature-brown-with-cream-stripes-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dtom_delonge_gibson_gibson_tom_delonge_signature_brown_with_cream_stripes_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: john </b><br />
		<b>Rating; 9/10</b><br />
		awsome awsome awsome !!!! love it i purchased this a few weeks back and have never put it down since .<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;1377.70<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9377-gibson-tom-delonge-signature-brown-with-cream-stripes-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dtom_delonge_gibson_gibson_tom_delonge_signature_brown_with_cream_stripes_">9377</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9377-gibson-tom-delonge-signature-brown-with-cream-stripes-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dtom_delonge_gibson_gibson_tom_delonge_signature_brown_with_cream_stripes_">ARTDBCNH1</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Gibson Les Paul BFG : Gibson Les Paul BFG (Trans Black)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/28554-gibson-les-paul-bfg-trans-black-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_bfg_gibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Alistair</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 10/10</b><br />
		I meant to mark this 10 out of 10, see review below!!<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;662.81<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/28554-gibson-les-paul-bfg-trans-black-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_bfg_gibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_">28554</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/28554-gibson-les-paul-bfg-trans-black-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_bfg_gibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_">LPBGBLDB1</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gibson Les Paul BFG Trans Black : Gibson Les Paul BFG (Trans Black)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/28554-gibson-les-paul-bfg-trans-black-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_gibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Alistair</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 8/10</b><br />
		IEURll start this review by saying  I only recently took up the guitar ( about 10 months ago ) when I started my second childhood. I started off on a friendEURs acoustic and have since bought a Squier Standard Strat and an Indie Pure Custom. These are therefore the only  guitars I can compare to the Gibson. 
First of all, the quality stands out as soon as itEURs out of the case. It feels solidly put together and really nicely finished. DonEURt let the look of the finish put you off, sure itEURs no glossy custom paint and lacquer job but neither is it as rough as the proverbial bearEURs! It has an almost satin feel to it. The neck is silky smooth; much easier in the hand than the glossy finish on my Indie. The ripple finish on the top is a really inspired touch in the design of the BFG. It makes for a unique look and feel to the guitar. The only thing I have against the look of the guitar is the wooden volume and tone control knobs. I feel they would have been much better if finished in a metal to match the bridge and tailpiece.
Enough about how it looks and feels, how do I feel about playing it? Well, as I said IEURm a bit of a beginner but again comparing it to my other guitars it has them both beat. As IEURve said the neck is super smooth and the action feels good to my inexperienced fingers. IEURm playing through a VOX AD15VT Valvetronix amp (an excellent little amp imho) and couldnEURt be more happy with the sound IEURm getting. The P90 pickup at the neck has a great attacking feel to it if 90EURs indie is your thing. The Burstbucker in the bridge position has a much dirtier 70EURs/80EURs rock feel.
 Overall, I get the impression this is a much more versatile guitar than either the Indie or the Squier and I reckon itEURll be the one I reach for most often. As far as reliability is concerned, I think the Gibson brand speaks for itself and donEURt anticipate any problems.

IEURd also like to mention how happy I was with the whole Dolphin Music experience. The price I paid was the cheapest I could find, communications were excellent and their after sales service was the best IEURve ever had on the internet. Thanks Guys!

PS This review appears below attributed incorrectly to the Les Paul Supreme. A bit of a mix-up on the \"add a review\" page I\'m afraid. <br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;662.81<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/28554-gibson-les-paul-bfg-trans-black-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_gibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_">28554</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/28554-gibson-les-paul-bfg-trans-black-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_gibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_">LPBGBLDB1</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:56:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gibson Les Paul BFG Trans Black : Gibson Les Paul Supreme (Trans Black)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9929-gibson-les-paul-supreme-trans-black-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_gibson_les_paul_supreme_trans_black_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Alistair Carrie</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 10/10</b><br />
		Gibson Les Paul BFG Trans Black

IEURll start this review by saying I only recently took up the guitar ( about 10 months ago ) when I started my second childhood. I started off on a friendEURs acoustic and have since bought a Squier Standard Strat and an Indie Pure Custom. These are therefore the only  guitars I can compare to the Gibson. 
First of all, the quality stands out as soon as itEURs out of the case. It feels solidly put together and really nicely finished. DonEURt let the look of the finish put you off, sure itEURs no glossy custom paint and lacquer job but neither is it as rough as the proverbial bearEURs! It has an almost satin feel to it. The neck is silky smooth; much easier in the hand than the glossy finish on my Indie. The ripple finish on the top is a really inspired touch in the design of the BFG. It makes for a unique look and feel to the guitar. The only thing I have against the look of the guitar is the wooden volume and tone control knobs. I feel they would have been much better if finished in a metal to match the bridge and tailpiece.
Enough about how it looks and feels, how do I feel about playing it? Well, as I said IEURm a bit of a beginner but again comparing it to my other guitars it has them both beat. As IEURve said the neck is super smooth and the action feels good to my inexperienced fingers. IEURm playing through a VOX AD15VT Valvetronix amp (an excellent little amp imho) and couldnEURt be more happy with the sound IEURm getting. The P90 pickup at the neck has a great attacking feel to it if 90EURs indie is your thing. The Burstbucker in the bridge position has a much dirtier 70EURs/80EURs rock feel. Obviously a whole range of tones in between are there to be discovered, especially with a modelling amp like the one I'm using.
 Overall, I get the impression this is a much more versatile guitar than either the Indie or the Squier and I reckon itEURll be the one I reach for most often. As far as reliability is concerned, I think the Gibson brand speaks for itself and donEURt anticipate any problems.

IEURd also like to mention how happy I was with the whole Dolphin Music experience. The price I paid was the cheapest I could find, communications were excellent and their after sales service was the best IEURve ever had on the internet. Thanks Guys!    <br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;2215.15<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9929-gibson-les-paul-supreme-trans-black-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_gibson_les_paul_supreme_trans_black_">9929</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9929-gibson-les-paul-supreme-trans-black-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_bfg_trans_black_gibson_les_paul_supreme_trans_black_">30LPSU-BZ</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Melody Maker : Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker (Satin Cherry) Mahogany neck]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9328-gibson-les-paul-melody-maker-satin-cherry-mahogany-neck.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dmelody_maker_gibson_les_paul_melody_maker_satin_cherry_mahogany_neck</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Jamie B</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 8/10</b><br />
		I have had My Melody Maker 6 months now, and I must say it's taken time to grow on me a little.

The feel of the thing was what led me to buy it, it's light, but the neck is a definitive Gibbo. Chunky but smooth and easy to play.

It must also be said that the fittings are quality, this may be the bread and butter of the Gibson line but that is a great improvement on most mere mortal guitars and the thing stays in tune for a fair while however hard you hit it.

How hard you hit it is the only problem i currently have with the thing. The look of it made me think, right, one P90 at the bridge, nice bright overdriven tone perfectly suitable for punk and then I can back it off for bluesy stuff, funky clipped chords, or clean strumming. 

The sound it produces is perfectly acceptable for the latter three, brilliant for blues or ska stuff. but the single coil clarity and note definition goes to pot at the thought of a power chord. It's a bit like having a banana that has a big bruise at the bottom of it, its great for the part you eat, but it's not the absolute complete article that can conquer all.

Overall though, this is a very well made git for the price, looks stunning, plays superbly, and will do a large pallette of sounds, so long as they aren't heavy.

It would be worth looking at replacing the pickup with something hotter, as the sweetness of the wood would still carry the other tones through well at lower volume.

As for altenatives, PRS have released the SE one since I bought this which I haven't tried out, but it loses marks for having SE on it and making a 400 bob guitar sound like a cheap thing to buy. The Melody Maker has it's own history and proudly wears the Gibson mark on its headstock.

For more rocking tones, it could be worth saving that bit extra for an SG Special, and if you're looking for metal, you're in the wrong place, just get a couple of Jacksons for the price of one of these.<br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;540.26<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9328-gibson-les-paul-melody-maker-satin-cherry-mahogany-neck.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dmelody_maker_gibson_les_paul_melody_maker_satin_cherry_mahogany_neck">9328</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9328-gibson-les-paul-melody-maker-satin-cherry-mahogany-neck.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dmelody_maker_gibson_les_paul_melody_maker_satin_cherry_mahogany_neck">30LPMM-SC</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's neck (faded) : Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded  60s Neck Profile (Honey Burst)Mahogany neck]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9859-gibson-les-paul-standard-faded-60s-neck-profile-honey-burst-mahogany-neck.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_standard_60_s_neck_faded_gibson_les_paul_standard_faded_60s_neck_profile_honey_burst_mahogany_neck</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: John Logan</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 9/10</b><br />
		Great guitar.  Classic Les Paul tone.  The only guitar I've owned that compares to this one is my Les Paul vintage mahogany, which sounded a bit warmer and darker (due to it's all mahogany construction).  The Les Paul Standard 60's Neck features Burstbucker Pro pickups (open coil zebras) which are IMHO the very best gibson offers.  I think the're better than even the Seymour Duncan JB and 59 in one of my other guitars.  The neck is, as advertised, the slim 60's style, which I love.  Not for you if you like a fatter 50's neck.  Fit and finish are very good.  Some folks don't like the faded finishes but mine was done very well.  Nice old vintage look- do not expect glossy finish.  Nickel hardware.  Perfect fret job.  Flamed maple top and mahogany back-sounds a little brighter than my Vintage Mahogany.  Fantastic guitar, but for the price (approx. $2000 US) I would play one in person first, and buy that exact guitar if you like it.  In my experience, Gibson quality can vary greatly from guitar to guitar, and fret and neck problems are not unheard of.  <br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;1633.02<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9859-gibson-les-paul-standard-faded-60s-neck-profile-honey-burst-mahogany-neck.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_standard_60_s_neck_faded_gibson_les_paul_standard_faded_60s_neck_profile_honey_burst_mahogany_neck">9859</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9859-gibson-les-paul-standard-faded-60s-neck-profile-honey-burst-mahogany-neck.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dgibson_les_paul_standard_60_s_neck_faded_gibson_les_paul_standard_faded_60s_neck_profile_honey_burst_mahogany_neck">30LP6F-HBNH</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 17:35:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LP Platinum : Gibson Les Paul Studio (Platinum)]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9331-gibson-les-paul-studio-platinum-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dlp_platinum_gibson_les_paul_studio_platinum_</link>
      <description><![CDATA[		<b>User: Dakota Crosby</b><br />
		<b>Rating; 9/10</b><br />
		This is surely a amazing guitar.. I am soon sending out for mine. I have watched many youtube videos on this guitar and i have also played one. It is everything you want from a Gibson, the tone, feel and playability. The finish is beautiful. There is no flaws. Amazing pickups that will live up to whatever you feel like playing. Great guitar at a lower price, you honestly cannot beat it. <br />
		<b>Product Price:</b> &pound;918.14<br />
		<b>Product ID:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9331-gibson-les-paul-studio-platinum-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dlp_platinum_gibson_les_paul_studio_platinum_">9331</a><br />
		<b>Product SKU:</b> <a href="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/9331-gibson-les-paul-studio-platinum-.html/?utm_medium=rss%26utm_source%3Dreviews_gibson%26utm_campaign%3Dmanufacturer%26utm_content%3Dlp_platinum_gibson_les_paul_studio_platinum_">30LPSTPLTCH</a>		]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:21:26 +0000</pubDate>
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