Gordon Smiths
Often referred to as the “British Gibson”, but mainly by themselves or other people trying to sell one Gordon Smiths are rightly very well respected – frankly if you’re in the market for this sort of guitar (set neck, humbuckers/P90s, and so on) then you should always try and give one of these a go. They wipe the floor with most similar guitars, and the ones towards the top of the range can make a fair few Gibson and PRS owners feel sick when they find out how much they cost. Plus, they are made in Britain – always nice to support local industry if you can.
The first Graduate linked above is particularly nice looking but arguably has a starting price that’s too high – £400 would seem a better price. The vintage double cut is a great looking guitar but again seems a little highly priced – Gordon Smith collectors are few and far between so the pricing should take this into account. Finally, the GS1.60 which is a more basic model than the Graduate – this version looks nice, particularly with a P90, but £300 would be the most I’d pay for this.
Having said that, compare those prices to the costs of comparable non-vintage Gibsons – you’ll be getting a much better guitar for much less money.
So nice to see someone that appeciates these instruments they are very much overlooked,my leaning however is towards the Gordy’s especially the early telecasters,they leave Fender in the dust…where can you get a Zebra wood body double bound with a maple neck and hand wound & matched pups for around £350……that MIM dough…
Gonna put a G&L custom Shop on the Bay later cant wait to see your opinion
Regardfs
Tino
absolutely – the Gordy telecasters are fantastic guitars. Not seen your G&L yet but will keep an eye out for it
Cheers