Original PGMs

Crazy_Guitar · #1 11-03-2008, 08:42 PM

So... I went to see Paul Gilbert last Saturday.

At the end of the concert, we stayed chatting with Paul's tech (can't recall your name, man... but you're the greatest, thanks!!!) and he toured us through all of Paul's rig.

Then... surprise... he picked up the SSS Fireman and put it around my shoulder!!!

Then, the PAF-loaded sunburst PGM:

And, finally, the Sustainer-loaded plywood top/bottom PGM:

Lucky man?

rvai · #2 11-03-2008, 09:41 PM

lucky bastard haha, so what was the rest of his rig?
what´s the shape of the neck in the fireman?
did the tech mention anything about the fireman being released next year?
contrats!

Hikey Mikey · #3 11-03-2008, 10:50 PM

I drool for those guitars.

I could live without a plywood guitar but the other two are just . . . oh . . aaarrrggghhhhh . . . [pwt39yhyig[0rpokshv[aoshkosfhvghe0iryt8yokj

psychoshredder · #4 11-03-2008, 11:09 PM

3ts with covered humbuckers ..nice!

MFB · #5 11-04-2008, 01:24 AM

Ya figure being Paul Gilbert and all, his pickguard on the Fireman would look a little better

alecmm61 · #6 11-04-2008, 01:27 AM

lucky the fireman looks epic i really hope thats the new pg sig

nuno · #7 11-04-2008, 04:12 AM

what about Paul's string action?

Batchimp RG · #8 11-04-2008, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by nuno

what about Paul's string action?

Just what I was going to ask!...Please tell of the set-up...

Also (am I'm not being cynical here) but in the age of internet forums this is a good way of discreetly introducing new models to the shred guitar-buying public. A heck of a cool way to advertise....but still publicity nonetheless...a win-win situation

The fact that you guys are aloud to touch those guitars is absolutely brilliant!! Great memories for ya, many congrats!

Crazy_Guitar · #9 11-04-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rvai

lucky bastard haha, so what was the rest of his rig?
what´s the shape of the neck in the fireman?
did the tech mention anything about the fireman being released next year?
contrats!

Thick neck and an amazingly light body!
And yes, he said it will be released next year by Ibanez.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hikey Mikey

I drool for those guitars.

I could live without a plywood guitar but the other two are just . . . oh . . aaarrrggghhhhh . . . [pwt39yhyig[0rpokshv[aoshkosfhvghe0iryt8yokj

I said "plywood top/bottom"... made to look like a wooden crate. It's an ash guitar sandwich.

Amazing tone! Really thick body there!

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Originally Posted by Chimp RG

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuno

what about Paul's string action?

Just what I was going to ask!...Please tell of the set-up...

Also (am I'm not being cynical here) but in the age of internet forums this is a good way of discreetly introducing new models to the shred guitar-buying public. A heck of a cool way to advertise....but still publicity nonetheless...a win-win situation

The fact that you guys are aloud to touch those guitars is absolutely brilliant!! Great memories for ya, many congrats!

Low. To be 100% honest, they felt like one of my guitars!

Only a much better feel regarding the neck. They felt like butter...

Here's Paul's pedalboard:

Then, this went into a Marshall Vintage Modern 2x12" combo...

Batchimp RG · #10 11-04-2008, 11:15 AM

Davey · #11 11-04-2008, 01:12 PM

Not that I'm a klutz or anything, but I'd be crapping my pants that I might drop one of the Lord and Saviour's beloved axes.

Still, I'm going to go for it

Congrats bud, I can't wait for the Manchester VIP!

Agent540 · #12 11-04-2008, 02:21 PM

wow ! I'm jealous !

PBGas · #13 11-04-2008, 04:13 PM

So cool!

thx for sharing pics!

andy7jem · #14 11-04-2008, 05:13 PM

davey......see if you can run out with two guitars without being caught!!! You can have the Fireman and i'll have the Sunburst

Crazy_Guitar · #15 11-04-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibanez249

Not that I'm a klutz or anything, but I'd be crapping my pants that I might drop one of the Lord and Saviour's beloved axes.

Still, I'm going to go for it

Congrats bud, I can't wait for the Manchester VIP!

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Originally Posted by andy7jem

davey......see if you can run out with two guitars without being caught!!! You can have the Fireman and i'll have the Sunburst

I asked Paul's tech (the long haired blonde dude) what would Paul say if one of his guitars got stolen. Do you guess what he answered me?

"He'd probably not worry at all... he has hundreds of them back home and he'd just have someone send him another."