Gordon Smith GS1.5 - Second Impressions

[@chrissmith7552]

Strangely!!! most of the features mentioned on this guitar ! were inspired by Carlsberg Special.... C. Smith ex GSG

[@rickbiessman6084]

Brilliant. I realized what my dream guitar was when I got a Harley Benton Les Paul DIY kit over 10 years ago. Turns out it was actually a really unique and quite wonderful sounding guitar. I’ve just never been able to get it to hold the tuning. Still had the frets reworked and the guitar set up by a professional and put some proper pickups in it (PAF like humbucker in the bridge, dual blade pickup in the neck that sounds a lot like a single coil). About a year ago or so I figured that no one really makes guitars like that - which is a shame, because I LOVE LOVE LOVE Fendery neck pickup sounds, Tele middle position sounds and humbuckers in the bridge (never cared much for overdriven rhythm sounds played on a Strat single coil). So I thought: having a guitar custom built is the only option for me to get the kind of instrument I’ve been wanting for years. Enter Gordon Smith guitars, which I stumbled across only today. Your two videos on the guitar gave me a good impression of what they’re like - definitely interesting for me! And the prices for a guitar custom built in UK? It’s a steal!

[@dragstar4407]

Never owned one. Always wanted one!!! Now I really want one!!

[@jamestully9253]

great sounds as always , gave up on the falling down water years ago and now it appears I've bought the wrong guitar, never mind keep up the good work john.

[@stevelogan1699]

The follow-up is a great idea, John and the graphics illustrating the tone are, as usual, beautifully clear. I do just wonder though about two things. If you are playing covers and need to imitate a wide range of tones, then a guitar that will do lots of them is very useful. If not, you may well have a narrower range of tones you can get out of one guitar (in the manner of SRV or Angus Young, say) or you might just enjoy the business of switching guitars live. What I strongly suspect in your case is that you simply like this guitar hugely and the fact that it is tonally versatile is just part of that. Am I right?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

I cut my teeth playing in cabaret bands so versatility was the name of the game then. I think that meant I got used to switching sounds a lot & guitars that let me do that (preferably WITHOUT a gazillion different switching options & mini toggles etc) make me a happy camper 😀

[@LeeJCander]

Might be a silly question. What's the different between the gs1-1.5 and 2?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

GS1 has one humbucker, GS1.5 has humbucker & single coil, GS2 has two humbuckers 😄

[@LeeJCander]

@@JRobsonGuitar I knew that...I was testing you 👀 aha kidding thank you! I really want one thinking about a SG shape though

[@dastocker]

hi john nice to hear/see appraisal of gs.i have a l/h gs 1.5 dc on order cedar body/neck like yours ,but natural finish with maple fingerboard and gotoh 510 bridge i,ll collect in september--- looking forward to it

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Great stuff, mate. You'll love it 😀

[@leodanryan966]

Good afternoon John, on holiday in Virginia Beach, Virginia from Texas. Love the guitar. It seems like it does exactly what you want. You should consider matrimony!

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Cheers mate. Loving it 😀

[@ybabredi]

Great sounds John. I get what you mean about the in between Strat sounds!

[@jeronimomartinezfabregas]

Reminds me of "I'm in love with my car", only about the guitar instead :D Glad for you John!!

[@jamesross-smith8358]

Hi John. Great review. Have you ever tried on with their p90 in the neck. I’m thinking about he same setup as yours but with the 90. What do you think?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Never tried one of their P90s but but I can't imagine it would be anything but marvelous 😀

[@robinfawcett7973]

Great sounds. Are they still made in UK John? If so - hats off. I'm a bit jealous...

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Yes mate. Made in Northampton 😀

[@worldofameiso5491]

Bought a gs2 a couple of weeks ago, great guitar😍

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Well deserved enjoy great post

[@Mr.Wrong1]

Hi John. Would you recommend a GS1 for a beginner? As my hands are not the biggest, I suspect I may need to handle one of these in person to check out how the neck feels.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

A GS1 would be fine for a beginner, I suppose. But you could probably get a decent "entry level" guitar for much less.

[@Mr.Wrong1]

@@JRobsonGuitar Thanks mate, appreciate it

[@gs3173]

Magnificent

[@padmclean]

great video. Would you be able to tell me the weight of this guitar?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

I don't have any scales to weigh it on but it feels REALLY light.

[@padmclean]

@@JRobsonGuitar thanks John. I had a GS 1 for many years and loved it. Just needed a neck pickup.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Special Brew, I recall that from my visit to the U.K, that is strong ale! I have never come across that brand of guitar here in Australia, I would like to try one, seems very versatile.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

They ship worldwide, mate: www.gordonsmithguitars.com/

[@crissabater7698]

I got a GS 1000 in baby blue. For me the best guitars you can buy for the price. Highly recommended. Hand made in England too.

[@IrishStewGuitar]

hi John. i tried out a Gordon Smith SG many years ago and no doubt it was a wonderful guitar. unfortunately at the time i knew somebody called Gordon Smith who didn't make guitars and was a complete idiot so i ended up not buying the guitar.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

I know what you mean... there's a particular brand of guitar I won't go near because it shares the name of a bloke who irritates the bejayzus out of me :)

[@MrSongwriter2]

John Robson Guitarist Chapman by any chance ;-)

[@ste5012]

Great sounding guitar John , looks good to , so they still make special brew ,remember it well ,it was rum for me ,never touched a drop since 70,s even smell of it.

[@Steve-nq8jc]

I own a 2019 Gordon Smith SG2. Fantastic guitar, the quality is unmatched at the price paid.

[@nathanjones2447]

So do I. They're great aren't they? And.. All for under a Grand..

[@gman917]

love of a guitar is always the "best" love....play on john....

[@Justin_the_Analog_IC_architect]

We have Special Brew in common. I feel sick just smelling the stuff! My late mother wasn't too impressed either. :D

[@capitanvonchickenpants8492]

Special brew smells like the morning after

[@stevesmith3990]

So you'll be getting rid of your other guitars now then John? ;)

[@JRobsonGuitar]

You sound like my missus 😀

[@musikmark1]

Special Brew, oh my god please don't remind me , lol.

[@gregorwalton]

So... can I have your Cabronita Tele if you no longer need it? 😉

[@JRobsonGuitar]

No 😀

[@malcolmwindust3888]

Great guitar John! Glad you’re being trendily up-to-date with our LGBT friends by divorcing Tele and marrying Gordon Smith! 😄 Have you noticed that this is the only comment that doesn’t mention Special Brew? - damn! 🤣

[@philsaunders6133]

Dont i know it ! 8 pack reduced cos its just out of date ! "can i 'ave that in a broon paper bag mate?!"

[@mickball543]

if you turn that guitar so its neck down the pickgaurd looks like the loch ness monster,even has an eye lol.

[@maxlethe3973]

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